*I was given a copy of this book, at no cost, for the purpose of this review. All views are my own. THE misADVENTURES OF A SINGLE MUM by Jo Middleton Slummy Single Mummy. It was one of the first blogs that I read when I became a single mum. Jo, the Mum behind the …
How I told my son that his beloved Nana had Lung Cancer.
I was dreading it. I can tell you that for nothing. Well, I was dreading it, but I also needed it to be out in the open. Less hushed whispers and secrecy. He needed to know. I needed to tell him. I hate lying to him or lying by omission. He knew that Mum wasn’t …
The Blind Panic of Grief
“yes, my Mum died in January. It was very quick, very sudden” “I know, better that it wasn’t all drawn out” “well, we’re ok. We cope. one day at a time. One foot in front of the other. It’s all you can do really.” “Bear’s doing ok mostly. He gets very sad but thankfully he …
Rainbow Unicorn Cupcakes | How to
To start making Rainbow Unicorn Cupcakes, you’ll need cooled cupcakes and buttercream – any recipe that you prefer although we made ours vegan. You will also need: White Fondant Icing CMC / Tylose Powder Gel Food Colouring Icing Sugar Fondant Rolling Pin Circle Cutters or Icing Nozzles in various sizes Piping Bag and Nozzles Cling …
Netflix – Crime: What I’ve Watched & What’s On My List
I have such a varied taste in what I watch on the box and Netflix is heaven for someone like me. I can flit from series to series, food to comedy, easy watching to educational. One thing that I love watching (and since researching my viewing habits, I’ve realised that the majority of my choices …
My Mum died two weeks ago but she’ll be back soon | #youjustneedlungs
Two weeks ago, the kindest, most selfless and caring person that I have ever known, my Mum, died. But don’t worry, I’m ok as she’ll be back soon. Ok, I know how that reads. You’re either wondering if I’m talking about her ashes coming home or her spirit living on somehow, but I mean what …
I’m a 38yr old Single Mum & I’m shaving my head | #youjustneedlungs
In 3 days time, I’ll be bald. Depending on when you happen upon this post, I may already be bald. Don’t ruin the surprise, don’t click away to see what I look like, read about why. Why is a 38yr Single Mum with Chronic Illness shaving her head? Cancer. No, not me. I’m not beating …
How to watch Netflix | 5 Top Tips For Beginners
It’s not that hard but if like me, you have reached 2017 without signing up to Netflix and aren’t 100% sure how to watch it or make it stream to your television, here are some tips to help you get started. 5 top tips for beginners. The first thing that you need to decide, before …
Single Parent Life With Chronic Illness | Why I’ve Not Blogged For Months
Wow. I’ve blogged my crafts that I’m sort of contracted to do, but other than that, my blog has been pretty quiet and bare. Life as a single parent with chronic illness is tricky. I’ve been meaning to write an update post for months but I’ve never known how to start it. So. Where do …