Hi everyone, it's been a while since my last post. Unfortunately that's not because I've been sunning myself on holiday whilst the kids play nicely in the pool/ sand/ generally together, whilst I'm sipping a cocktail. Ha ha, who am I kidding. That's a Disney movie not reality. It's just that I've just been super… Continue reading Runner’s FOMO
Author: Samantha Haines
I'm English living in Wales (which makes the rugby interesting). I'm a mummy to two wonderful boys, who are awesome but absolutely bonkers. I love running, chocolate, cake and wine, which is a handy combo!
Birthday parties and the present dilemma
We held Big's birthday party this afternoon so I thought it was timely to post about birthday parties and present etiquette.
I always find buying presents for children's parties a bit tricky, don't you?
100 days of happiness and me
For those of you who follow me on social media you may have seen that I'm 26 days into 100 days of happiness. My friend started doing it again and I thought it was an amazing way of finding something positive to focus on every day. Even if I've had a crappy day I still… Continue reading 100 days of happiness and me
Thomas the Tank Engine and the many, many questions
The wee one is mega obsessed with Thomas the Tank Engine. So much so that I can say with confidence that I can probably recite half of the episodes in my sleep. Big can now hear a snippet of the one the wee one is watching and tell us exactly what episode he's watching. As… Continue reading Thomas the Tank Engine and the many, many questions
Exercise vs Mum Guilt
This week The Independent published an article about mums of young children feeling guilty when they take time for themselves to exercise. A poll conducted by Sport England highlighted that of the 1006 mothers with children under six surveyed 77% said they would like to do more exercise, with 61% admitting that they would feel… Continue reading Exercise vs Mum Guilt
Over thinking…is it a bad thing?
Our minds are wonderful weird places aren't they? I'm sure I'm not alone when I tell you I'm a huge over thinker. It's something I'm very aware of and most of the time I can keep in check. However, I know I'm particularly prone to over thinking when I'm over tired. I read somewhere that… Continue reading Over thinking…is it a bad thing?
