Shareagift: A Mum’s best magic trick ~ Northernmum

Shareagift: A Mum’s best magic trick ~ Northernmum

Please do take a  moment to read this post, I was approached by Tessa, from Shareagift recently who asked if she could write a sponsored guest post for my blog.  I agreed eagerly as I think the concept of her business is fantastic and is an outstanding idea for birthdays, christenings etc. Tessa is starting to build her business and needs lots of marketing so if you like the concept please do … [Read more...]

The silence this sunday

This morning I awoke to feel fear penetrating my heart in two ways.  The first way was via an  instant memory that today is the day of the Teddies Bear Picnic and the second impact of terror was the uncomfortable silence that was echoing through my normally excessively loud home. … [Read more...]

dont expect an invite….

I have got my best suit out, ironed he who helped create them a shirt and we have both had our weekly bath. We have to look at our best as we are off to see the bank manager tomorrow. Truth is we need a loan, and a substantial one at that. Twin girl and boy turn five in less than seven weeks and they need a party and we need a loan in order to lay one on.  When did parties evolve from having a … [Read more...]

Hand shaking too much to pour the wine

Having twins I obviously only have to throw one birthday party a year which is a bit of a godsend since they tend to leave me feeling more  emotionally and physically knackered than after I did when I ran a marathon.  This year however, twin boy and girl left their lovely nursery school and all their lovely friends scattered out to different primary schools.   In a moment of nostalgia and … [Read more...]