A pocket of my life

We did it! Today me and Lilly took part in the Pretty Muddy 5k event for cancer research, this is a super important chairty for our family as Liam lost his Dad back in 2021 to lung cancer. This is the third year that we have taken part in the race for lfe but the first muddy one that we have done. I was honestly a little nervous for this, its the unknown that make me other think but I would do this again in a heartbeat and Lils has said the same. The obstacles are fun, some are harder than others but if you don't want to do one then you don't have too.  There are a variety of obstacles from army style nets to crawl under, walls to climb over and even a chance to use space hoppers, the last one was the best by far, it was an inflatable slide which finished in a pool of very muddy water. At each obstacle there are marshalls with buckets, hoses and water guns ready to get you wet and muddy but also there to egg you on if you need it.  If you ever get a chance to do on...

With the summer holidays fast approaching its that time of year where I create an activities envelope to keep the kids (and me) entertained with some fun things to do. This year we have a different location to explore with the move late last year. I am going to share 15 free / budget friendly ideas with you that can help keep the boredom at bay. Rock painting, then go and hide them Park days / beach days Den building using sheets and pegs Baking Lego challenges The arcades (£5 budget) An indoor scavenger hunt The summer reading challenge with your local library Icecream sundae station with movie Slime play, make your own ( Cloud dough recipe ) Look out for free local events Go swimming Natural tie dye Go on a nature walk Make and decorate paper airplanes to fly somewhere. And finally make a memory jar filled with treasures from your adventures such as shells so you can look back together. We really enjoy the summer holidays and I always make a little montage of our summer u...

 Me and Liam recently tied the knot and we didn't want to break the bank but didn't want to comprimise on the day itself. We have been waiting for a very long time to get married and I wanted it to be a day I will never forget. Firstly my Dad did help with the cost of the main venue and reception, he randomly messaged me one day after me making a silly remark that its mine and Liams turn. Liams Mum also helped with the cost of the catering in the way of a wedding gift to us.  Registry office - £570  Reception venue - £350 Catering - £675 (£15 pp) Notice of servie - £84 Dress and shoes - £35 (temu) Suit, tie and shoes - £90 Cake - £110 two tier cake Photography - £28 Gather and group QR code, £13.50 for QR cards (etsy) No photographer DJ - Free, a family member did the music as a gift Bridesmaid dresses and shoes - £35 (dresses shein, shoes asda) Flowers - £15 (temu) Invites - £33.50 (vistaprints) Wedding favours - £20.50 (Ebay) Rings - £58 (Warren James) Hotel - £140 (Tra...

Book 7, and I am not going to lie this one has been a lot harder to get into. This could change everything is a book filled with romance, friendship and finding yourself after disaster. This story starts with Essie, a young women who finally feels like she has fallen on her feet, this all comes crashing down after someone presses SEND on a email never intended to be seen. This turns her world upside down and now she has to work her way back up. We also meet Zillah, a women who is later in life and seems to know what to do a when to do it. Connor, the person who lives in the same building as her who is great with a camera and Lucas, her new boss who Essie struggles to work with. I am finally feeling the vibe off the book and definitely want to find out where this story goes but unlike previous Jill Mansell books I had read in the past I havent been sucked into the story as well, its taken a third of the book to get hang of the characters. Victoria 

May, what can I say? You were a blast and I wish we could live it over again! The month started with a trip to the travelling fun fair, the girls have never been to one before but they had an amazing time.  We also celebrated May day the only way people for our area know, with Jack in the green and the May day bike run, this honestly sets the month off in such a lovely way, everyone seems happy and its just so much fun.  Most of the month we have been finalising the plans for mine and Liams wedding, we have been crafting, organising and just generally getting ready. I took a day off work to enjoy some time with him, we had lunch together and had a mooch around our local town. The weekend before we got married I went and got my nails done, and then I got to celebrate one of my friends hen do's. We went for a bottomless brunch of pizza and prosecco, it was honestly such a blast with some amazing people.  The day before the wedding I found a baby bird which had f...

This is just a little post, one that I cannot believe I am writing. This week me and Liam finally became husband and wife in what I will call a day to remember.  Liam and I have been together 18 years and engaged 17 years so it really has been a long time coming. We have been through so much over the years and I am forever grateful for him and everyone that has helped us get to where we are. I plan on writing more about our wedding in a future post but wanted to share this as soon as possible. Victoria x