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Getting dressed in the morning… a disorganised woman’s approach

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It’s all about efficiency. That’s where I’m at these days. Not so much the wash the dishes in the shower or don’t bother getting undressed as you’ll only have to get dressed again in the morning variety. I’m not quite there yet, though, come to think of it… No. My economy is of thought. How […]

On a journey south and a delightful deceit… things I’ve learned lately

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Write a post every day, she said (to herself, cos no one else cares). Let’s see how that goes then! And here we are a week later, but it’s been a good – and educational week. Here are the things I learned. The long way round still gets you there… (Also known as, confusingly, only […]

Staying safe when you’re abroad: 5 tips all travellers should remember

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Deciding to go travelling is arguably the greatest thing you could ever do for yourself. A boost in confidence and your self-esteem, you’ll be building new skills, making new friends and even giving back to local communities…and while you might be busy wondering how you’re going to carry all your items in one backpack or […]

What To Do If Your Child Gets a Sports Injury

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If you have a child, you know just how much harm coming to your child is every parent’s worst nightmare. From concussions to broken limbs, to parents there are plenty of apparent danger zones, and school and extracurricular sports can lead to major injuries for your child. Common Children’s Sports Injuries Broken Bones: Broken bones […]

On getting dressed in the dark, sexual confusion and hair washing – things I’ve learned lately

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It’s a huge relief, I must say, to have let myself off the hook and returned to little trivial blog posts like this – but with a structure. You should try it. I could include that as a learning, couldn’t I? Make some rules for yourself, then keep them. But, actually, that’s not really healthy, […]

On being useful, pet potty training and a waste of money, things I’ve learned

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I thought that blog comments were out of style – so last year – turns out that I just wasn’t writing posts that anyone had anything to say about. So that’s something I learned. People will talk to you if stop trying too hard and just say what’s on your mind. Other things I learned […]

On dentists and unexpected super powers, things I’ve learned from my life.

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It’s true, I’ve been in something of a funk these past few weeks. And I’ve been quite cross with myself about it. Then I overheard a conversation between two of my inner voices which went like this: IV1 We’ve got a fabulous new job, there are new pets in the house and we are between […]