Author Archives: Dani

There has to be a time to draw the line.

Yep .. draw the line. Say you aren’t going to try anymore, because its one sided anyway? Accept that it will never be how you want it? Hubby has 3 brothers. They are all lovely blokes, their wives and families … Continue reading

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So very very sad ……

I had a terrible nights sleep last night ……. thanks mainly to hubby inadvertently waking me up, just as I was drifting off …. twice. Coupled with not being able to drop into a restful sleep …. was the nightmares. … Continue reading

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Fleece cover instructable

These are instructions for creating a two layer fleece nappy cover. You can use polar or micro fleece, and use pins, snaps or velcro to hold close. Fleece cover instructable

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Oh I could smack him one!

Its book week, but my child being a senior student (and just not being into it), he doesn’t usually participate in any dressing up. So what does mr11 (might not make it to 12) do 30 minutes ago? Only ask … Continue reading

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Discovering a genetic disorder

Well, after a routine set of test last week to monitor my Thyroid Function (essential since I don’t eat fish), my GP found some worrying results. In addition to being Vitamin D deficient (critically low), having high blood sugar …… … Continue reading

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PUL Pocket Nappy Instructable

These are some instructions for sewing a PUL pocket nappy, with microfleece liner, and FOE binding. PULPocketNappyInstructable

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Pocket Nappy Instructable

This is a set of instructions for creating an all cloth, Stitch & Turned pocket nappy, with (most importantly) neat, cased waist elastic.  Happy sewing. Pocket Nappy Instructable

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God she is frustrating …….

My mother is so frustrating ……. an adult life of running away when things get hard …… mean that she just won’t settle down. She is caring for her elderly parents, and somehow has worked it around so that (apparently … Continue reading

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I am so proud of my daughter

This week my sister has been visiting, along with her son and daughter. Considering my tiny little house, of course its an adjustment for everyone, to fit in an extra 3 people, and certainly the sleeping arrangements had to be … Continue reading

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Oh the places you will go!

If my sister ever gets married, I will read this at her wedding. Congratulations! Today is your day.You’re off to Great Places! You’re off and away!You have brains in your head. You have feet in your shoes.You can steer yourself … Continue reading

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