Ok things have gone wrong. You messed up.Made a mistake. There is no amount of covering this up, glossing over it – or giving it ‘spin’. You really, actually, very definitely did that. That was you. You got it wrong. You made a boo boo. Stupid decision. Embarrassing episode. And people know. So given… Read More >
Archives for January 2016
10 Minute Soup
We wish you fun new term and exciting opportunities that you GRAB with both hands. We wish you an obstacle-free time, with luck on your side, and great wing-women in your corner. We wish you the courage to ask for help when you need it – and never be worried about not knowing all… Read More >
Goodbye Starman x
David Bowie We’ll miss you. Hi – Claire here. Such a sad day today hearing about the Death of the genius that was Bowie. I really enjoyed his music, and was MAD on Labyrinth – but Tanya was a serious FAN. When she heard the news this morning, she immediately started scribbling furiously to share… Read More >
Hanging?
It’s no big surprise. You could say that you’ve eaten too much, drunk too much and done no exercise. Which is true. But not overly helpful. Or strictly accurate. You have eaten and drunk more than you normally would have, And you probably exercised less than you normally would have. Those aren’t excuses – those… Read More >
Xmas Dinner: Time Plan
It’s Xmas Dinner. Timeplanner. Like a BOSS Don’t Panic We gotcha! A Handy Time-Planner for tomorrow’s Christmas lunch. (Why not print and stick on the fridge) Christmas Lunch Time-Plan For a 2pm dinner and for a 5kg/11lb turkey (adjust to suit) 8:15am Take the turkey out of the fridge to help bring it to room… Read More >
What about me??? Me me me.
Presents. It’s all about the children, right? Ahem (*mutters under breath* ahem No, what about me? Why has no-one noticed we’re Princesses?) In fact to make sure that of that, I (Claire) do buy myself several pretty things. Why not? Tanya is a semi-closet nerd (hello – *waves*) She has, to date, produced 3 actual… Read More >
…and Breathe
Take 5 minutes to breathe That is all it takes sometimes to break up the frenzy of Sellotape, wrapping paper and sprouts. The never-ending list of things to do and all the extra activities, concerts, carol services and nipping out to the shop. Much of this is really fun stuff in isolation, but it can… Read More >
Anxious? Can’t Sleep?
Maybe we’re in a Spiritual Vacuum or a present that’s accelerating like no time in history that has ripped a weird disconnect with the past. It’s a cliché I suppose, but nonetheless true, that there are times we need to summon a teenager to make sense of the webcam installation instructions. Recent history and the… Read More >
Your Wedding Day. Stressed Much?
The Big Day The EPIC build up… OK, so we have 2 brides-to-be finishing The Project at the moment. It’s gorgeous. And intense. They want to look and feel like that perfect princess bride; with an end-goal a date in the diary the day of all days where everything must be perfect. It all starts… Read More >
TELL. YOUR. STORY. (Old People, Wisdom and Advice)
Recently I had some mortal moments. Doctor thing – was possibly a massive brain tumour for a while – turned out to be something else that looked like one – but there was a fair bit of worry. (Will definitely blog the whole thing, but as I’m still in the process of fixing things, I think it… Read More >
Morning Ritual
Reflecting on the year today.. we looked back on visiting the Hello Fresh Head Office in Oxford Street in bustling London. We popped in for a chat with the lovely Patrick who owns the company (the hunky chef in the adverts!) We recorded a podcast with him and he also asked us to put together… Read More >
(No, Seriously, you shouldn’t have…)
This definitely not man-bashing We want to say that at the outset. Not bashing exactly… but maybe a mild donking on the head with the cardboard tube inside a roll of wrapping paper. We did a poll in one of our groups. “What’s the best/worst present your other half has bought you for Christmas?” (to… Read More >
Fat. I Got Fat.
9 Easy EFFECTIVE (and slightly common-sense things you can do) To avoid that; laying on the settee, painful stomach, tired, uncomfortable, gassy Christmas Night …even worse if you’re driving home with a snoring spouse in the passenger seat, when driving as sharply round corners and braking hard at lights… and watching his head bang against the… Read More >
Xmas Proof Workout
Did you write on your hand in school? I did. Helped with exams 😉 Truth is I only did this once and was caught RED handed by a furious nun at school. (There is nothing on the planet more terrifying than a furious nun. I think the word INCANDESCENT would be a good description )… Read More >
Healthier Xmas Cookies
12 Days of Xmas to go Why not get the kids together – and do this. Put it in a tin… And that is Xmas visitor munchies “who wants tea or coffee?” people sorted out while you make that face again… Sugar-free Christmas Cookies. – Hazaa to you! “Yeah, Auntie Val…they ARE homemade I know… Read More >
My Bucket List
You do a wee on a stick and then everything changes. Suddenly you are catapulted into a routine of medical checks, nappies, bottles, night feeds, nursery visits, preschool and school runs (allow 2 hours a day) Brownies, Cubs, football and dance classes, trips to the dentist/doctors, parent evenings, being robbed blind by shoe shops,… Read More >
Are you a Christmas Elf? Or a Festive Fiasco?
Take our 2 minute quiz… and find out what kind of Xmas Person you are. Have Fun xxxxx p.s have you tried our Xmas run yet? 7 minutes – last chance Xmas Run The Project
8 Great Reasons Staying in is BETTER on New Year’s Eve
If you’re a mum, New Year’s Eves have probably changed somewhat from your Child-Free days. Babysitters?? You’d be lucky if you can find one, and if you do you’d probably have to put your best looking child on eBay just to pay what they charge. But actually – staying in on New Years Eve might… Read More >
Brussels Truffles Roulette
We all have our Xmas Specialities Tanya is always tasked with Games-master duties (on account of always being trusted to take things too far) If you have older children with you at Xmas- this is a brilliant way to get your own back on them for any teenageriness throughout the year. Your intrepid younger ones… Read More >
Tradition
One of the best parts of Xmas Anyway – traditions can be so much fun Especially when you have children. You get to muck about and play with magic and fairy lights and glitter… Here’s one: The Xmas Express (shamelessly inspired by The Polar Express) Get ready for some serious SQUEALING!!! Ok, so we are on the… Read More >