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  • Lanzarote – Our second home.

    Lanzarote – Our second home.

    Normally at this time of year, as well as planning Christmas and birthdays we, as a family are normally planning our yearly new year trip to what feels like our second home. That being what we call our “paradise Isle” Lanzarote. I was asked by Holiday Gems to talk about Lanzarote. I, of course,…

  • Finding the magic this christmas with  Portable North Pole

    Finding the magic this christmas with Portable North Pole

    So I posted a couple of days ago about traditions, I did miss one of our most magical traditions out! A video message from the big man himself – Father Christmas. As a family, we are Christmas mad, how could we not be with 3 birthdays & a wedding anniversary all in December. So December…

  • 30 Reasons – December will pass you by in a flash!

    30 Reasons – December will pass you by in a flash!

    Its already December and already I have missed a million things off my todo list already. December is always so busy. We have three birthdays two on the same day (that’s what happens when you have twins!) An anniversary (ours – 8 years this year) As well as everything else that comes along this time…

  • It’ll be Lonely this Christmas.

    It’ll be Lonely this Christmas.

    In the news last week was an article that made me shed a tear or two. It’s something that really pulls at my heart. It’s being lonely. It’s an awful feeling to be alone. At Christmas time it can be even worse. It can bring back memories of family members long gone, feelings of…

  • Grateful Sunday #6

    Grateful Sunday #6

    Welcome to week 6 of my weekly list of things I am grateful for or that are making me happy this week! I’ve decided to start a daily gratitude list. I have done it before both on my own and as a family – We would send our list to each other (Myself Hubby &…