Let's just dive right in as there are certain declarations that have been ruminating through the brain for over a week and they clearly need exorcising... 1) Continue to strive for two showers a week. Continue to strive for two showers a week. Continue to strive for two showers a week. 2) Stop mumbling "I must remove… Continue reading Motivational Mantras, Toenails & Bin Charges
Mammy’s Pie for Pernikity Eaters
Don't know about you, but I'm on a constant quest to just do the minimum - only having to do one dinner for everyone instead of making one at 5pm for the chislers and then again at 8pm for us. This winter warmer can hold smuggled veg, be served differently, and - most importantly -… Continue reading Mammy’s Pie for Pernikity Eaters
Embryolisse Lait-Crème Concentre: The ONLY Cream You Require…
What have most mums got in common? We're usually tired. We usually neglect ourselves a bit. We're usually lashing nappy cream on bums several times a day, thinking "that's looking a bit red..." Some intermittently think that about getting a "decent hand cream for once." We tell ourselves that we will remove the makeup properly… Continue reading Embryolisse Lait-Crème Concentre: The ONLY Cream You Require…
15 Things Repeated to My Kids On a Daily Basis…
"BE CAREFUL". That's what's said about a million times a day in this house. However, parents aren't meant to say "be careful" anymore. It's not specific enough by all accounts. Observe the 29 other things you can say instead, such as "I’ve noticed that there are a lot of fallen trees and sticks to trip… Continue reading 15 Things Repeated to My Kids On a Daily Basis…
Mammy’s Memes: Therapists, Grudges, & Loving One’s Body!
With thanks and infinite respect to @vtdotco, @FromTheBottomOfMyPurse, @ramblinma, @BadAssWithABigHeart, @HowToBeADad, @tragicallyhere, No Idea What I'm Doing: A Daddy Blog, and MORE. P.S. The first one definitely needs sound...
Aldi’s Feckin’ Fantastic Skin Care Range is Back…
Who bought all the 'Le Mara' in Aldi today?! Meeeeeee! WHEEEEEEE! Having missed the boat a number of times when Aldi's much-lauded hand-harvested antioxidant-rich seaweed range is back as a Special Buy. Let's be clear, yours truly is an absolute sucker for Aldi's Special Buys - kids bedding; toddler travel cot; Avent soothers that don't cost… Continue reading Aldi’s Feckin’ Fantastic Skin Care Range is Back…
Five Aims: Help the Exercise Bike Fulfil its Life Purpose
Who can believe it's week three of the school year already? Week three and the child hasn't eaten one lunch. Not one bloody lunch that's been slaved over. To save the hassle of cutting heart shaped sandwiches, let's just fast forward to balling the lot into the corner of the lunch box, before impressing one… Continue reading Five Aims: Help the Exercise Bike Fulfil its Life Purpose
“It’s 10pm. Do You Know Where Your Children Are?”
Of course, you do, it's only Junior Cert Results night and you've phoned them numerous time already. They're staying in yer one's house and everything is under control. You're not stressed. You know your child and they would not do anything stupid. And sure you can track their phone, no biggie...
