While Rupert was was taking an afternoon nap yesterday, I made my way out in to the garden to set up an eggcellent Easter egg hunt for when he woke up. It turned out to
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Christmas Eve Boxes – Our Family’s
It was only a couple of years ago when my cousin Amy asked our Grandad (dab hand at making things out of wood), if he could make a couple of Christmas Eve Boxes for her
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Married Life & Our First Wedding Anniversary
On Sunday we celebrated a whole year of being Mr and Mrs Chessell! Well married, as I’ve yet to officially change my name (other than for the purpose of Rupert’s birth certificate). I asked Chris
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Why I Love Babywearing
Before Rupert’s arrival (Birth Story HERE), I had never considered babywearing as a “thing”. I somewhat naively just assumed it would be practical to have a carrier for walking the dogs. It had therefore not
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Cottage Life
Slow Cooker Non Alcoholic Mulled Wine
Just a short post today for those who are looking for an alternative to the booze this Christmas. On cold December nights there is nothing that I enjoy more than snuggling down on the sofa
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Planning a Wedding – Sharing My Wedding Wisdom
Upon getting engaged last August, my head was buzzing full of ideas and the blissful months ahead that we would spend planning the most special day of our lives. Four months have passed since we
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The Rocky Mountaineer, First Passage to the West
After a full on four days at Knight Inlet Lodge, we hopped on an internal flight to Vancouver for a couple of nights in the city before boarding the romantic Rocky Mountaineer train. With many
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Lordington Lavender Farm, Sussex
After visiting Mayfield and Cotswold Lavender fields last year, one of my favourite summer past times has since become visiting lavender fields. And this year I discovered we had one right here is Sussex! However
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The Hen Do – Unique Home Stays Florin
My big sister, and MOH Hannah was left in Complete control of my away hen do, and what an unforgettable few days away she created, not just for myself but all the ladies who were