Category Archives: Mum Stuff

Hello my name is Natalie

Posted on April 8, 2013 by Natalie

and I am a screenaholic.  I have become addicted looking at my screen, usually my phone, to being in constant communication with the world.  I get a thrill every time the text message pings, the inbox swooshes, or I see … Continue reading →

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Christmas Shopping Tips:- Avoid Google, Starbucks and Amazon

Posted on November 29, 2012 by Natalie

I was delighted to see the European heads of these massive US corporations squirming under the gaze of the select committee  a couple of weeks ago. I particularly enjoyed Margeret Hodge’s ascersion that what they were doing wasn’t illegal, but … Continue reading →

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Be Prepared….

Posted on October 1, 2012 by Natalie

This weekend my son went on his first Scout Camp, two days and two nights under Canvas.  He was very very excited, I was very very apprehensive. I worried about the weather, there was flooding everywhere in the country, would … Continue reading →

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Prince William.. I think I am falling a little bit in love with your wife…..

Posted on September 3, 2012 by Natalie

This post has taken me by surprise too but watching the Duchess of Cambridge present the wonderfully exuberant Aled Davies with his Gold Medal last night and then heartily sing the National Anthem, I thought congratulations Prince William you really … Continue reading →

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An Inspiration to Every Generation

Posted on August 19, 2012 by Natalie

It’s funny isn’t it, we came third on the Medal Table, we won a unprecidented 29 Golds, Yorkshire’s  success was noted as far afield as Australia, even Leeds achieved 2 Golds, a Silver and a Bronze thanks to the superhuman … Continue reading →

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Things I learnt on My Holiday

Posted on June 12, 2012 by Natalie

1. Think about what you wear traveling, don’t just throw on the nearest thing, you might have to wear it all week. 2.  Don’t pack shorts and tshirts and bikinis if you are spending a week in a caravan in … Continue reading →

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Miro Miro

Posted on April 7, 2012 by Natalie

Unfortunately for Nina we didn’t go and see Mirror Mirror this afternoon. Instead we went to see the Joan Miro exhibition at the Yorkshire Sculpture Park. The Yorkshire Sculpture Park is a lovely day out.  An excellent walk in rolling … Continue reading →

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Mary Poppins I aint.

Posted on April 3, 2012 by Natalie

  I am definitely not practically perfect in anyway Blimey, if I thought it was stressful getting the girls to their technical rehearsal on Thursday night.  I had no idea what was in store the following evening. It was the … Continue reading →

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Because accidentally dyeing Nina’s ballet leotard Man City blue 3 days before her Gala Performances wasn’t enough of a disaster this week….

Posted on March 30, 2012 by Natalie

I have had the week from, well not hell, but certainly a calamity strune one.. and it’s only Friday morning now. Looking back, really I think it all started last Friday morning when I smashed a bottle of milk all … Continue reading →

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The most sensational, inspirational, celebrational….

Posted on February 21, 2012 by Natalie

Yes I took the kids to see The Muppets Movie at half term. They quite enjoyed it, especially Nina (5).  I absolutely adored it.  I think it has been made for all of those for who Sunday night at 7.30 … Continue reading →

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