Monday, 28 November 2016

Wish

I decided to use nap time to do something for me, so pulled out the last lite kit from crafty templates and a picture from Rosalind's first birthday. I don't usually use coloured card as a base, I'm not sure why but I struggle to make it work.

I'm really happy with how this turned out. Maybe I'm getting my scrap back?

Sunday, 27 November 2016

Letter to santa

Sitting at her desk, carefully writing her letter to the big guy.
Santa has already been shopping so hopefully she'll be happy.

Sunday, 20 November 2016

Confessions of a Plannerholic: December bucket list


This week's 'Plannerholic' theme is December Bucket list. I've had a long think about this and have come up with the following:
December, isn't the same without a visit to the big man. Now I can't include this on my list as we went today, but I still wanted to share this special moment....
Not the most successful Santa visit...

Now the list...

1.  child free adult time.
My husband and I have had a total of two hours child free since number two came along and its been tough. So I want adult time. 

2. Cinema.
I'm torn between Star Wars: Rogue One and Fantastic Beasts. I will probably only have the chance to go to the cinema once.

3. Cake.
Starbucks ginger loaf to be precise. My mostest favouritest cake and only available at Christmas.

4. Finish a project.
I have numerous crochet projects on the go and would love the time to finish one!!


Friday, 18 November 2016

Preparing for next week

Next week is my last week where my planner is non festive. I've gone for an Alice in Wonderland theme and as you can see, Monday I will be going down the rabbit hole when little Miss has her  (belated) one year immunisations. I'm dreading it. We already have rubbish sleep from this one!!

Tuesday, 25 October 2016

Confessions of a Plannerholic: Hallowe'en decorations

Halloween week in my planner is pretty sparse looking at the moment. Page kit is from its only me caralee. I wanted something bright and fun as I'm not really a Hallowe'en person, and there was loads of choice out there!

The planner charm started life as a necklace from h&m children's section which I cut down to size.
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Monday, 17 October 2016

Confessions of a Plannerholic: favourite Recipe

As part of the Confessions of a Planner Addict blog series, our next challenge was to blog a favourite recipe. My favourite is this amazing one pan lasagne from this blog ( photo also from the blog).
I'm a massive fan of one pot, easy dinners, and this one is seriously yummy every time!

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Monday, 10 October 2016

September's sticker haul

I've been a bit naughty this month. I had my first decent pay after maternity leave so decided to treat myself to some sticker goodness. I don't have to feel too guilty as planner stickers are reasonably priced and you can use as many or few as you like.

I've already bought some more for October, but that's another post!


Callie Rose Co
www.etsy.com/shop/callieroseco

These are fab, bright kits. Plenty of blank stickers for adding your writing to. Definitely worth checking out the shop!


It's only me caralee
www.etsy.com/shop/itsonlymecaralee

Great fun and fab colours with lots of functional stickers.


Chocho and mimi
www.etsy.com/shop/chochoandmimi

Great icons, bright and fun. I particularly love the birthday banners as I'm Terrible with remembering birthdays!

Thursday, 6 October 2016

Roald Dahl dress up day

Big girl's school was very sensible and kept the Roald Dahl dress up say until now. We haven't read much Roald Dahl together, and have only covered Charlie and the Children Factory, so our character choice was from there. We went with Violet Beauregard, and mummy made a golden ticket. She loved it.

Sunday, 18 September 2016

Confessions of a Plannerholic: Autumn set up

Originally my post was going to be ong the lines of ' I don't like changing my planner or set up once the year has started' but that made me sound a bit odd. I had had some pages from a home catalogue hanging around for a while, so last night, with both girls down for bed uncharacteristically early, I got my laminator out and made new dividers. I love how decadent they look!
The baby animal bookmarks were a prize from my pretty week and look adorable!
So it's not a massive change in set up, I'm still in the same organiser, but it's a big change for me!


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Friday, 9 September 2016

Big girl!!

Today was madam's first day at school! I say day, but they like to ease them in so really it was two hours.
She was so excited. Her 'session' didn't start until 1pm, but from 630 this morning she was asking to go (that enthusiasm won't last).
As they all do, Ella looked adorable and too grown up in her uniform, complete with large blue bruise on her forehead from a fall yesterday. We walked into her class and she was straight off to the painting with barely a glance in my direction!
Afterwards, we went and had Costa as a 'first day' treat.

They grow so quickly!!