Tips for planning the school summer holidays
Summer is here! Wonder Girl had her last, ever morning at preschool yesterday and the boys break up for the summer tomorrow. I can’t wait. No more school runs means[...] The post Tips for planning the...
View ArticleHow to be punctual
Is being punctual a thing of the past? When I’m running late I can text, whatsapp, or send a message via a social network to let people know. The result?[...] The post How to be punctual appeared first...
View ArticleWhat I have learned in four years of blogging
Today is my four year blogging birthday. Four years of blogging has had it’s ups and downs but I can honestly say that I still love blogging now as much[...] The post What I have learned in four years...
View ArticleFamily budgeting tips
Children are expensive. Between feeding them, clothing them, educating them and entertaining them it all soon adds up. I think the best way to avoid financial stress is to[...] The post Family...
View ArticleHow to organise your cleaning schedule
I like my house to be organised and relatively clean. Like many people I don’t particularly like cleaning, and I definitely don’t want to waste too much of my life[...] The post How to organise your...
View ArticleHow to be more positive
I’ve always been a worrier. I tend to expect the worst and can be very paranoid and down on myself. Recently I’ve been trying to change my outlook and approach[...] The post How to be more positive...
View ArticleMusic
This week we lost a musical legend. The news of David Bowie’s death has shocked and saddened his fans. He was my favourite artist, and his music was the soundtrack[...] The post Music appeared first on...
View ArticleEcover’s lighten the load laundry tips
Laundry is not the most thrilling of jobs, but unless you want to rock the unclean stinky look then it has to be done. I’ve always been passionate about caring[...] The post Ecover’s lighten the load...
View ArticleCamp Bestival 2016 – fantastic food at The Feast Collective
I have some exciting news to share. The Purple family will be going to Camp Bestival 2016! We love, love, love Camp Bestival. It’s a highlight in our calendar, a[...] The post Camp Bestival 2016 –...
View ArticleMy top ten movies of all time
I love watching movies. In my teens and twenties I would spend entire days escaping reality and replacing it with a world where the man of my dreams might chase[...] The post My top ten movies of all...
View ArticleA Healthier Me And A Healthier Yeo
Life in Purple Land can be pretty hectic and recently I’ve been feeling a bit run down. So an invite to Yeo Valley to take part in some healthy activities,[...] The post A Healthier Me And A Healthier...
View ArticleMy Top Ten Family Movies
I’ve shared my top ten movies of all time and today I’m sharing my top ten family movies. I have the perfect excuse to watch them with my children but to[...] The post My Top Ten Family Movies appeared...
View ArticleFive Healthy Habits For A Happier Life
According to a study by Phillippa Lally, a health psychology researcher at University College London, it takes on average 66 days to form a new habit. This means that establishing a[...] The post Five...
View ArticleFive Ways To Enjoy Spending Time Alone
Spending time alone is good, it gives you time to think, rest, and recharge. We live in very social times, we’re encouraged to be connected all the time. Between physically[...] The post Five Ways To...
View ArticleFive Morning Habits For Happier Days
How you start your day sets the tone for the entire day. A good start increases positivity and helps with productivity. Five Morning Habits For Happier Days; Good mornings start[...] The post Five...
View ArticleHow To Say No
How to say no; Saying no, such a simple thing, can be extremely difficult. I think it’s really important to be able to say no, to be able to make[...] The post How To Say No appeared first on Purple...
View ArticleFive Best Tunes For Smiling
Music is central to my life. I start with Radio 6 during the day, followed by an album, chosen dependant on mood, to sing along with whilst I cook dinner.[...] The post Five Best Tunes For Smiling...
View ArticleA Sunny Autumn Sunday At Westonbirt Arboretum
Last Sunday we awoke to a grey drizzly day. As we breakfasted on pancakes the clouds began to clear and the sun slowly filtered through. We packed into the car[...] The post A Sunny Autumn Sunday At...
View ArticleFive Best Tunes For Raging
Today I’m continuing with my ‘tune for’ series of posts. Take a look at the first post Five Best Tunes For Smiling if you haven’t read it yet.Today I’m sharing my five[...] The post Five Best Tunes For...
View ArticleTop Six Tunes For Moping
It’s been a tough couple of weeks in Purple land. We’ve had a death in the family, my Father In Law and brilliant Grandpa to the Purple Children. On top[...] The post Top Six Tunes For Moping appeared...
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