What Should Katy Do Next?

Today, I am in a reflective mood. Last September, I resolved to change my life and I have moved forwards. However, today I feel it is not enough, there is so much further to go. I am still the fat woman in a small village going nowhere fast. So here is a list for the … Continue reading →

Why Are Mums Trending On Twitter?

Why are mums trending on Twitter? Is it a good thing or a bad thing? Yesterday afternoon, if you were around on Twitter, you may have seen hashtag #groovymums trending at number 2. Forget 100 days to the Olympics, for about a hour yesterday, tweeps were more interested in the lives of mums. Why? Well, … Continue reading →

Do You Shop Online? If You Do, Check Out This FREE Way To Help A Great Cause.

Do you shop online? Would you like to support a charity of your choice in a way that does not involve you dipping your hand into your pocket, giving up your time or signing a petition? Just think – now your online shopping can offer retail therapy and that feel-good factor of helping out a … Continue reading →

It’s All Happening For Mums! What is?

Are you a mum?  More specifically, are you a mum who would like to shake things up a bit and improve your life?  You might want to eat more healthily and/or take exercise.  You might want to develop your mind in some way perhaps through doing a course or engaging in some other form of … Continue reading →

Why Do I Want To Be Alone?

The children have had school holidays for nearly 3 weeks where I have done most of the looking after as my husband works. My husband has taken some days off to be fair so I am not complaining on that score. My elderly Dad lives with me. As the Easter break seemed to become endless, … Continue reading →

Oo-la-la – We Are Loving The New Brioche Treats From Warburtons

One of the rather lovelier things about blogging is that sometimes you get sent yummy treats to try with your family. This time we agreed to try out the new breakfast products from British baker, Warburtons.    Warburtons have a new brioche range.  I am a big brioche fan but rarely have it but these products will definitely be on my … Continue reading →

Guest Post From Kate The Easter Chick

On a recent trip to the fish and chip shop, the young man behind the counter smiled and asked me if I would like bits with my haddock. Readers are probably thinking “what a lovely surprise”.  It was nice but not a shock for me, Kate the Chick. Throughout my life, I have had men treating … Continue reading →

How Can Mums Feel Good? Twitter Party Invitation

Are you a mum? Do you want to feel good? Do you want to connect with like-minded mums? You are invited to a Twitter Party next Wednesday 18th April 2012 from 1pm until 2pm where we will be talking about all the strategies mums can use to feel better about themselves and their lives. If … Continue reading →

What Are This Week’s Reasons To Be Cheerful?

I had an odd day yesterday where I felt a bit out of my depth in the blogging world.  Things have changed and positively for me in recent weeks but yesterday I had a bit of a wobble about it all.  Thanks to those people who reached out to support me through it. What caused … Continue reading →

Should You Vote For Me in the Britmums Brilliance in Blogging Awards? My Last Words.

When I first started blogging, I had no idea that people would actually comment on my posts.  I certainly did not expect to find like minds or to make new friends.  For those who don’t know, I just started blogging as my Mum sat up into the early hours fuelled by whisky telling me that … Continue reading →