There are some things I wish I knew and other things that took me so long to find out/understand when I was pregnant/became a mum. I've decided to write a few things down for people who are also on this journey. Things I wish I had known. What I know now is that every...

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My lovely friend Zoe over at Aunt Fannys Pads makes reusable pads and liners and I tried them.I've tried them for a while now, a long while and I love them - so much so that I've actually purchased more since my first purchase! Aunt Fannys Pads does sell more than pads. They sell...

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For a long time now I've worn Birkenstocks because they are so comfy - seriously they are! They aren't always pretty but comfort wins all the way with me. They are easy to put on, match almost any outfit and fit to my feet. My current pair are waterproof so that's an added bonus!...

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With things very slowly returning to normal, slowly, I feel that lockdown has taught us many things. We've all suffered in some way or another, physically or mentally, there's something there for everyone. But we survived. We've lost people along the way, too many people. Death is a part of life, a horrible...

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Delicious and super pretty cake made by the amazing  Maaria  The weekend before the lockdown, my cousin got married. Lucky really as any later the wedding would have been cancelled for sure. We were worried already that there was a chance the wedding would be cancelled but alhamdulillah, it all went ahead as...

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This afternoon, while out in the garden my neighbour popped his head over above the fence and asked 'are you fasting today?!' I was a little bit startled because I was sure we weren't fasting - I doubted myself. Anyway, it kind of hit home then that tomorrow is the first day of...

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