Dear Rex – His (Dramatic?) Birth Story – Part 3
Here's the final part of Rex's birth story. I'm sure there are bits i've missed and bits in the wrong order but hopefully it all makes sense! #ButNotMaternity #BirthStory Continue reading →
Author: Hannah
Dear Rex – His (Dramatic?) Birth Story – Part 2
The whole of Rex's birth story was getting long, so I split it out, Here's Part Two. #BirthStory #ButNotMaternity Continue reading →
Dear Rex – His (Dramatic?) Birth Story – Part 1
I’ve tried to start this 3 or 4 times now. I start at 6 pm when Chris and Jaxon dropped me off at the hospital. Then I rewind it and try and include some of the lead-up. Then I come... Continue reading →
Jaxon has a Great Adventure in Copenhagen Day 7
And then it was our last day in Copenhagen. Once again it was a lovely trip and I'm so glad we took our family holiday in February before all the "Corona Crazy" kicked off Continue reading →
Jaxon has a Great Adventure in Copenhagen Day 6
Back in the February half term, we went to Copenhagen for a few days. Having been in the summer too, we were excited to see the city in a different season and visit new places. We were nervous about travelling... Continue reading →
Jaxon has a Great Adventure in Copenhagen Day 5
Today we headed back to Tivoli Gardens. This time we got to see the Christmas/Winter decorations and theming. We also ate dinner at the Tivoli Food Hall. Continue reading →
Jaxon has a Great Adventure in Copenhagen Day 4
After the wobbles of the last few days, we decided that Chris and Jaxon would go on their own adventure while I had a slower day exploring by myself and chilling out. Continue reading →
Jaxon has a Great Adventure in Copenhagen: Day 3
Back in the February half term, we went to Copenhagen for a few days. Having been in the summer too, we were excited to see the city in a different season and visit new places. We were nervous about travelling... Continue reading →
Jaxon has a Great Adventure in Copenhagen: Day 2
Today involved lots of Lego at Legoworld and then exploring Christiania on our way to Nyhavn. Continue reading →
Jaxon has a Great Adventure in Copenhagen: Day 1
Well it's not everyday that you fly to another country after school. Jaxon was very excited to start our adventure to Copenhagen during the February Half Term. Continue reading →
This Week’s Meal Plan
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In our house, Chris deals with writing the meal plan and then doing the shopping. We try to make sure we write the meal plan before we go shopping so that minimal (if any) food goes to waste. Since lockdown,... Continue reading →
Books: The Gift of Cockleberry Bay
One great thing about lockdown/isolation is that I’ve been able to read more. When I was offered an advanced reader copy of The Gift of Cockleberry Bay, I jumped at the chance. But with juggling homeschool, I read this back... Continue reading →
Hannah’s Cozy Home Days: Day Thirty-Eight
Hello there, it’s Thursday now. I don’t know about you but some days I can’t actually remember which day of the week it is. They sort of seem to blend together. Some days have specific things on them like Church... Continue reading →
Hannah’s Cozy Home Days: Day Thirty
There’s definitely some serious catching up that might need to happen soon. I keep writing notes of what I want to say and then don’t always get there. I’ll keep trying though, hopefully if I can make it part of... Continue reading →
Composting at Home
We’ve lived in our current house over a decade and we have two compost bins, the first actually completely collapsed through no use/mistreatment over the years. The second lives down by our shed and up until recently wasn’t really being... Continue reading →
#The100DayProject
What is it all about? #The100DayProject is a free art project that takes place online. Every spring, thousands of people all around the world commit to 100 days of exploring their creativity. Anyone can join (yes, that means you!). The idea is... Continue reading →
Hannah’s Cozy Home Days – The Rest of Week One
My plan had been to write a daily post about what I had been up to while in lockdown/isolation. But once school had been closed, writing every day became a challenge so instead I went for a weekly update. Some... Continue reading →
Hannah’s Cozy Home Days: Day Four
So having thought we’d have another two weeks of school until the Easter break it sort of starts today. Once Jaxon finishes school today, that will be it for the time being and come Monday, homeschool starts. I think Jaxon... Continue reading →
Hannah’s Cozy Home Days: Day Three
Captain’s Log: Star Date: -302785.89… It feels like my post should start something like that (yes it’s a minus date because that is supposedly the correct Star Date for today but actual Star Trek Star Dates don’t start until 2323... Continue reading →
Hannah’s Cozy Home Days: Day Two
It’s now Wednesday and the day started with a sort of change of pace. My only trip out this week now is to see the Birth Choices Midwife to discuss how Rex/Bump will come into the world amongst other things... Continue reading →
Hannah’s Cozy Home Days: Day One
Good Morning! Well maybe evening by the time you read this. It’s Day One and so the first official full day. After having a loopy dream about bad guys holding up the local post office and me relaying information to... Continue reading →
Hannah’s Cozy Home Days: Day Zero
I’d say this was Day One but that’s officially tomorrow. Coronavirus has been heading this way anyway and I guess I hoped that it would somehow skip me and I wouldn’t really have to worry – well I wouldn’t have... Continue reading →
20 Projects in 2020: Project 3
One of my goals for 2020 is to complete 20 projects. More than likely these will be knitting or crochet but it’s always possible that some sewing will creep in there too. Here’s the latest completed project. (The full 20... Continue reading →
20 Projects in 2020: Project 1 and 2
One of my goals for 2020 is to complete 20 projects. More than likely these will be knitting or crochet but it’s always possible that some sewing will creep in there too. Here’s the latest completed project. (The full 20... Continue reading →
My 2019 in Music
I opened Spotify a few days ago to put some music on while I was in the car. A new playlist had popped up and it was a recommended one from Spotify that is my top tracks from this year.... Continue reading →
Books Read in 2019
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We’re into December now but I might still add more to this list but here are the books I’ve read in 2019. Each title has a link to Amazon should you wish to buy it and a link to the... Continue reading →
Decorating and Storage
#AD #Shurgard #Storage
Back in around June sort of time, Chris and I started talking about the things that needed to be done around the house. In November, we will have been living in this house for 10 years. We’ve had a lodger,... Continue reading →
Hello October
I thought it was a few weeks that I hadn’t written a blog post then I realised the last time I wrote was when we were in Copenhagen (or had just got back). And that was August! So what’ s... Continue reading →
Our Danish Adventure: Last Day
Each year we end up going somewhere different for our summer holiday. We’d look at a couple of ideas but still wasn’t really sure where we wanted to go. When Chris asked me and I said I didn’t know, I... Continue reading →
Our Danish Adventure: Day Seven
Each year we end up going somewhere different for our summer holiday. We’d look at a couple of ideas but still wasn’t sure where we wanted to go. When Chris asked me and I said I didn’t know, I showed... Continue reading →
Our Danish Adventure: Day Six
Each year we end up going somewhere different for our summer holiday. We’d look at a couple of ideas but still wasn’t sure where we wanted to go. When Chris asked me and I said I didn’t know, I showed... Continue reading →
Our Danish Adventure: Day Five
Each year we end up going somewhere different for our summer holiday. We’d look at a couple of ideas but still wasn’t sure where we wanted to go. When Chris asked me and I said I didn’t know, I showed... Continue reading →
Our Danish Adventure: Day Four
Each year we end up going somewhere different for our summer holiday. We’d look at a couple of ideas but still wasn’t sure where we wanted to go. When Chris asked me and I said I didn’t know, I showed... Continue reading →
Our Danish Adventure: Day Three
Each year we end up going somewhere different for our summer holiday. We’d look at a couple of ideas but still wasn’t sure where we wanted to go. When Chris asked me and I said I didn’t know, I showed... Continue reading →
Our Danish Adventure: Day Two
Each year we end up going somewhere different for our summer holiday. We’d look at a couple of ideas but still wasn’t sure where we wanted to go. When Chris asked me and I said I didn’t know, I showed... Continue reading →
Our Danish Adventure: Day One
Each year we end up going somewhere different for our summer holiday. We’d look at a couple of ideas but still wasn’t really sure where we wanted to go. When Chris asked me and I said I didn’t know, I... Continue reading →
Camping in Yorkshire: Day Three
With about ten days notice, Chris announced we were going camping during the May half term – there was a debate about or not the discussion had been had previously but in the end, we just got ourselves together and... Continue reading →
Camping in Yorkshire: Day Two
With about ten days notice, Chris announced we were going camping during the May half term – there was a debate about or not the discussion had been had previously but in the end, we just got ourselves together and... Continue reading →
Camping in Yorkshire: Day One
With about ten days notice, Chris announced we were going camping during the May half term – there was a debate about or not the discussion had been had previously but in the end, we just got ourselves together and... Continue reading →
Come From Away #HappyCanadaDay
Wow! At the beginning of last week, I entered a competition to win tickets to see Come From Away in London. I’ve been wanting to see it since I saw the trailer for the Broadway version (and then found out... Continue reading →
Happy 5th Birthday Jaxon
Five years ago, I think I was at the point of pacing the living room. In fact, I’m surprised I hadn’t worn a rut in the carpet, I’d been pacing that much. (Birth Story is here) We’d been the supermarket... Continue reading →
Monthly Review: June
This month’s Monthly Review. Do you write a similar post? I stumbled across Belle’s review posts over on her blog by accident and decided to attempt to revive my own Monthly Review posts. You can see others here. Highlights The Mummies... Continue reading →
Recently Off The Needles: Baby Kimono
Back in February, my lovely friends, Mel and Daniel announced that they were pregnant and expecting their first baby. They shared their story of infertility and their IVF journey to get to where they are. You can read that here.... Continue reading →
Monthly Review: May
This month’s Monthly Review. Do you write a similar post? I stumbled across Belle’s review posts over on her blog by accident and decided to attempt to revive my own Monthly Review posts. You can see others here. Highlights I had... Continue reading →
Eight Forty Four
Eight forty four is when my Mum rang me a few Saturdays ago. I thought she was calling to talk about going to the Craft Fair at church. No, her call was more urgent and life changing. Grandad had passed... Continue reading →
Dear Friends (on Mother’s Day)
Dear Friend, today I know you’re wondering if that person to have a family with, will ever cross paths with you. Dear Friend, today I know you’re questioning the next negative pregnancy test in a long line of failed attempts,... Continue reading →
Monthly Review: February
Highlights Started the month with a Skype call with a new client. That was exciting. Another meeting with a client/friend, just needing some help finding her way around WordPress so it was just a couple of quick questions but it... Continue reading →
A Sort of Random Act of Kindness
About 10 days ago now, I parked the car at our usual place and walked up to the school for Celebration Monday. We had a lovely time in the school library and I asked Jaxon about going our local council... Continue reading →
#40Acts – Day Three: Period Poverty
Green Option: Spend some time looking into local groups that give free sanitary care to schools. Yellow Option: Go Shopping. And drop off a package in a donation box in your local area. Red Option: Do your bit to educate. Get... Continue reading →
#40Acts – Day Two: People Watch
Green Option: Watch for needs. Get rid of usual distractions – the paper, or your phone – for the length of your commute, or for a long stretch of time when you’ll be around others. Yellow Option: At midday and... Continue reading →
#40Acts – Day One: Pledge
Day One: Pledge Green Option: Set a reminder for each of the next 40 days to prompt you into that day’s act. Yellow Option: Get an accountability partner who’ll keep you to your word (and your acts). Red Option: Write a post on... Continue reading →
Friday Finds – 1st March
I love all those specific boxes for the different jobs – like the shoe storage and the TV box! So clever! Japanese Moving Company (From Rachel and Jun‘s YouTube Channel) I love cheesy chick flicks – they are so predictable... Continue reading →
Friday Finds – 22nd February
During the week, I find all sorts of random things that I often mean to share then don’t so this post is all that, so here are my Friday Finds. How crazy is this adventure! Sounds amazing though! It’s the kind of crazy adventure that Chris... Continue reading →
Playground Adventures: Shenley Brook End, Milton Keynes, IKEA and Intu
Following my adventure on Tuesday, I really needed to catch up with work so minus one short trip out for an hour or so Thursday ended up being a work day which by bedtime was stressing Jaxon out. He’s 4... Continue reading →
Friday Finds – 15th February
During the week, I find all sorts of random things that I often mean to share then don’t so this post is all that. David Tennant’s podcast – okay there is swearing in it so just to warn you all.... Continue reading →
Hannah’s Adventures: Birmingham and #SBSEvent2019 – Part One
If you follow me on social media you will know that back in October, I was and winner of SBS (Small Business Sunday) that was created by Theo Paphitis. Earlier this week, I went on an adventure to Birmingham to... Continue reading →
Little Makes – February
Little Makes was started by Jemma at Thimble and Twig and Fee at One of Each, I’ve not joined in for a while but thought I’d share the projects that I’ve been working on. A Trio of Baby Blankets Having paused on my... Continue reading →
Monthly Review: January 2019
January was here and then gone so quickly! What happened? Highlights from January The month started bittersweet and it wasn’t really a highlight but the fact that I got to see a lot of old friends was a highlight. Our... Continue reading →
Hello Friends! Let’s Do Some Catching Up
Well January has almost been and gone. I’ve just stood in Rogan’s Books telling Rachael about how I feel like I’ve not been very productive. Maybe I just need to get on with catching up. I say not being productive... Continue reading →
Crazy Tidying!!
Back in 2015, I purchased The Life-Changing Magic of Tidying by Marie Kondo and started reading it. I think the saying thank you to my clothes was the thing that put me off at first although I was still excited... Continue reading →
Happy New Year
Recently Off The Needles
Hello there. So now it’s January 8th and I’m finally sitting down to write a blog post. Leading up to Christmas, I was desperately trying to homemade finish Christmas presents. I had had this great idea that making presents would... Continue reading →
Books Read in 2019
These are the books that I’ve read in 2019. You can see further information and reviews over on Goodreads. Christmas at the Little Knitting Box by Helen J. Rolfe (New York Ever After) The Christmas Cookie Club by Ann Pearlman... Continue reading →
Adventures With Jaxon: Piccadilly Line Part 2!
At the beginning of November, Chris set off for his latest trip to visit Home of Hope in Malawi. With Jaxon in school, he and I stayed at home and held down the fort. There were a few confusing moments... Continue reading →
Monthly Review: October
I stumbled across Belle’s review posts over on her blog by accident and decided to attempt to revive my own Monthly Review posts. This is October’s monthly review. You can see others here. At the end of each month, I write... Continue reading →
BEDN: Rebellion
I am so stuck! Rebellion… what a word. I guess it has negative connotations. Is there a way that rebellion can have positive connotations? I guess in a way we sort of rebelled last week. For years, when Halloween has... Continue reading →
BEDN: Healthy Living
Healthy Living When people talk about healthy living we generally end up discussing the food we eat, the latest diet that is trendy or the exercise that we did (or intended to do but didn’t get to do). But can healthy... Continue reading →
BEDN: Lists
Lists I am a huge fan of a to-do list. Whether it’s a short list of errands to run on a Saturday when I have the car or all the things I feel like I need to get done then... Continue reading →
BEDN: Travel
Travel To me, it’s rather entertaining that this is today’s topic. This morning I’ve been working from IKEA in Milton Keynes while Chris has been at work. Today is the start of two weeks-ish of “solo parenting”. Do any other parents out there... Continue reading →
BEDN: Something New and Personal
Something New and Personal Share something new about yourself. A personal story. Introduce yourself to new readers. What do you stand for? Hello! So it’s Blog Every Day in November and while I may fail and could end up skipping... Continue reading →
Decluttering Your Mind… A Quick Thought…
Sometimes I just want to throw out a random thought or a few and see if anything comes back. At the moment, I’m reading The Bullet Journal Method by Ryder Carroll. I’ve just started the chapter “Decluttering Your Mind” and... Continue reading →
Simplify 2018: Bathroom
Both in 2017 and 2018, my focus word is simplify. I’m sure I was supposed to pick another one but as I hadn’t finished what I hoped to, it became my word for this year too. Every year, I’ve always... Continue reading →
Fall 2018 – 10×10 Challenge
Fall (well Autumn) has arrived here in Bedford. Some morning it’s chilly but by lunch time it can be warm again. For instance, today as I write this post, my phone tells me it’s 19C (66F) but earlier this morning... Continue reading →
Monthly Review: September
I stumbled across Belle’s review posts over on her blog by accident and decided to attempt to revive my own Monthly Review posts. This is August’s review. You can see others here. Highlights from September September started with two of our... Continue reading →
Another Adventure to MK
At the beginning of September, like a lot of other four-year-olds, Jaxon started school. With so many things changing, I thought we’d have one last adventure just us two. Due to the time that we had another adventure to MK... Continue reading →
Back to School – Setting Goals
“Don’t you love New York in the fall? It makes me want to buy school supplies. I would send you a bouquet of newly sharpened pencils if I knew your name and address.” “You’ve Got Mail” – Nora Ephron “You’ve... Continue reading →
When FOMO and Comparison Take Over…
Around a decade ago, I started my first blog. I guess the Grandma of this one in a way. I would write about what I’d found on the internet that day or what had been going on. It had seen... Continue reading →
Monthly Review: August
I stumbled across Belle’s review posts over on her blog by accident and decided to attempt to revive my own Monthly Review posts. This is August’s monthly review. You can see others here. At the end of each month, I write... Continue reading →
Self-Care in the Crazy Hannah Bubble
This was originally posted on Mrs Brimbles Blog here. The practice of taking action to preserve or improve one’s own health. It might not be a broken bone or rash that is visible but mental health is important too. It’s... Continue reading →
That’s It – School Holidays DONE!
And like that, the school holidays have finished. Last week, Mum, Jaxon and I went to purchase school shoes. At the beginning of the week before we went shopping, I took a look on the Clarks website. Were they going... Continue reading →
The Monthly Review: July
I stumbled across Belle’s review posts over on her blog by accident and decided to attempt to revive my own Monthly Review posts. This is July’s monthly review. You can see others here. At the end of each month, I write... Continue reading →
A Week in Disneyland Paris – Monday
Following our weekend, exploring Paris some more. It was now time to head onto the second part of our adventure. We were off to Disneyland Paris or as it had been called in our house “Mickey’s House”. It’s only taken... Continue reading →
Unicorns, Frogs and My Passion Planner
Imagine a messy desk with just about enough space for the keyboard. That’s my desk, so the idea of sitting at my desk to journal or create anything more than the odd scribble has been a challenge. Working hasn’t exactly... Continue reading →
7 Things I’ve Noticed Since Giving Up Diet Cola
For five years I worked in the same company, and nearly every day I had at least one can of Diet Cola (and the nearest drinking water tap was upstairs). When I changed jobs, I semi gave it up but... Continue reading →
Good Morning Sunshine! AKA Our Trip in an Ambulance
Why is it I start these blog posts and then don’t finish them? This was about four weeks ago now. We have our morning routine down to a fine art. Jaxon is embarrassingly good at sleeping so when he doesn’t... Continue reading →
Monthly Review: June
I stumbled across Belle’s review posts over on her blog by accident and decided to attempt to revive my own Monthly Review posts. This is March’s review. You can see others here. I supposed it’s better late, than never that I... Continue reading →
Monthly Review: May
This is May’s review – it’s been sat in my drafts waiting to be completed and here it is. This month’s Monthly Review. Do you write a similar post? I stumbled across Belle’s review posts over on her blog by accident... Continue reading →
Things I Love Thursday – .v2
With our holiday done and work bits out of the way I’m working on getting back on the blog train. At least in theory, let’s see how this goes. Here is Things I Love Thursday. New Clothes When we were... Continue reading →
Simplify 2018: Sorting Mugs and Under the Stairs
Earlier this week, Chris came upstairs carrying an empty mug in one hand with his index finger on the other hand stuck out like he was pointing at something. On the end of his finger was a small piece of... Continue reading →
A Weekend in Paris – Sunday
Earlier in May, we went to Paris for a couple of days before our bigger adventure to Disneyland Paris. With Jaxon starting school in September, we decided we would try and fit this “big” holiday in before the schools break... Continue reading →
A Weekend in Paris – Friday and Saturday
Earlier in May, we went to Paris for a couple of days before our bigger adventure to Disneyland Paris. With Jaxon starting school in September, we decided we would try and fit this “big” holiday in before the schools break... Continue reading →
Maternal Mental Health
Four years ago this week, I finished my job. My birthday celebrations at work had been combined with my leaving work celebrations too. I finished work on the Friday before the Bank Holiday weekend and that was it. I woke... Continue reading →
Our MK Adventure (Part Two)
So after the hiccup during our adventure on Friday, Chris suggested that we got on and attempted the field trip again. Originally he had suggested it as we ate our dinner around the kitchen table on Friday. I think my... Continue reading →
In The Room Where it Happened – Hamilton West End
I got to be in “the room where it happened”. Then again given how long it’s taken me to finish this post maybe it should be “What Did IMiss?” Well sort of. Back at the beginning of March, I went... Continue reading →
Mission: Fix my Bicycle
Over the Easter Weekend, we went to buy our new tent and I spotted this lovely bicycle. I think I liked the chunky tyres and the funky basket most of all. Then again it’s similar to the Dutch bicycles that... Continue reading →
Monthly Review: March 2018
I stumbled across Belle’s review posts over on her blog by accident and decided to attempt to revive my own Monthly Review posts. This is March’s monthly review. You can see others here. At the end of each month, I write... Continue reading →
Our MK Adventure
There was a plan. That’s what I told Chris, it’s what I told Our Sidekick. And then there wasn’t a plan. It was gone and I was winging it. So back to the beginning… With it being the Easter Holidays... Continue reading →
A to Z of Date Nights: The Alphabet So Far…
Back in September, we started a challenge for our Date Nights. We would work our way through the alphabet visiting different places on each date night. Because of other commitments and things that have come up, we’ve got a little... Continue reading →
Recently Off The Needles: Phoenix Chunky Boys Jumper
Back in December when I went to Kathleen’s workshop at Tudor Rose Patchwork, I spotted this pattern for a jumper for Jaxon. While he’s so small it’s great fun knitting projects for him but I get the feeling as he... Continue reading →
Family Tree: Part One
I love watching Who Do You Think You Are and seeing how the celebrities trace their family trees. Also, the things that they discover along the way. But I always notice how they often say how they don’t know enough... Continue reading →
Music Monday v1
Music Monday is about sharing the music I’ve been listening to this week, I’ll try and be original and do different songs each week but if one or two get stuck they might get shared across multiple Music Monday posts.... Continue reading →