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Back to School

Well the title says it all. This is the week. Our 12 weeks of summer are over once again. They have honestly been good. A lot of fun but also a lot of hard work and I still think they are at least 3 weeks too long! Mumming full time to 3 kids thatContinue reading “Back to School”

Shopping – Filling a home U.S style

Before we left for Florida we had pretty much our whole house packed up and put on a ship to Jacksonville. All the furnishings and decor Rob and I had built up over our last 2 homes together. We started the process of choosing a home relatively quickly and within a few weeks had anContinue reading “Shopping – Filling a home U.S style”

Target Vlog!

Hi all, last week we went on a family shopping trip to target as it was a rainy day and the kids had been promised a toy. I decided to have a go at creating a vlog about what we bought the kids to go along with my shopping blogs. ☝️ there’s the link! IContinue reading “Target Vlog!”

Stateside Shopping!

American shops, all the shops seen on films, tv shows or in my case pinterest, all the time! I used to see something I liked on pinterest – you could guarantee it was from an American shop! Well now those shops are at my finger tips. Moving over to Florida I had to find aContinue reading “Stateside Shopping!”

Surviving the summer!

This is a follow up blog to my #12weeksofsummer I published back in June. As the Uk are just starting their summer break of 6 weeks thought I would post a few tips to help along the way and also as a way for me to refocus and rock the last 19 days of schoolContinue reading “Surviving the summer!”

Why I always say yes!

Look at those smiling faces! That’s why I always say yes!! This weeks request was tie dye. Not something we’ve done before but apparently you tube makes it look very easy and lots of fun. We all know I’m not a fan of mess and throw a sensory child into the mix and we’ve oftenContinue reading “Why I always say yes!”

All you do is clean

My 8 year old Izzy said to me yesterday “You never play with us, all you do is clean” To put into context the kids had been asking when would daddy be home from work so they had someone to play with. Now all who know me, know I do enjoy a good clean! I’veContinue reading “All you do is clean”

Mini Vacay

My parents are over in Jax for 2 weeks and whilst they’re here we like to get out of Nocatee and start exploring. We’ve done Orlando a few times, tarpon springs and Treasure Island so far. This holiday we decided to head North. My parents normally come out around Nov/ Dec and we head westContinue reading “Mini Vacay”

904 Reviews

I’m going to use this blog as a space to write a quick comment on any Jax restaurants and bars I mention in my blogs or on my insta. I’ll add info and post each time a new venue is visited. Safe Harbor – Great spot in Jax beach area with indoor and outdoor seating.Continue reading “904 Reviews”

Halfway there!

Hooray, I’ve done it!! We’re into week 6 of the longest school summer break in the world. Get through this and another 6 to go 😶 We’ve been trying to keep occupied as much as possible. I’ll admit though I’d be lost without the community pools and friends to swim & play with. Some ofContinue reading “Halfway there!”