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Confessions of a Single Mum

The ups, the downs and sideways views of life as a single parent

Boredom and Evenings

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As a single parent I use to think that once the kids grew older and their bed times got later I would have more company in the evenings. Huh yeah right. Now they are at the teens age. Bedtimes are much later to the point they never seem to go to bed and there were occasions I was going to bed before them. Then they started having a social life. I mean a proper social life as in nothing to do with me. Gone are play dates when you had adults to talk to as you accompanied them everywhere. ... VIEW POST

Child Struggling with Maths? Say Hello to Online Tuition

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Maths! You either loved it or hated it when you were at school – and if you’re well and truly in the latter camp, you probably shuddered when reading the word just then. The truth is, for those who understand maths, the subject’s a doddle. And of course, if you’re good at something it’s almost always enjoyable too. For the rest of us, though, maths can be like learning a foreign language, and no matter how hard you try to understand the value of ‘X’, you still can’t get your head around ... VIEW POST

Butternut Squash and Chestnut Soup

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Ohhh something a bit different today. Soup. I use to hate soup but in recent years after realising how it can be such a cheap and nutritional meal I have grown to love it. I do stick to vegetable soup so they do sort of all taste the same though. Before Mum passed it was also her favorite meal that Dad would cook for her. This is something care homes are starting to understand. For example a care home in Bassett have even launched a recipe book with their signature dishes designed by Michelin ... VIEW POST

2 Birds With One Ball

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Its no secret that I love a game of bingo online. There is something fun and rebellious about playing bingo in your pjs with the cat sat on your lap and a cup of coffee in hand. I discovered online bingo when I was newly divorced. It was a lonely time with friends deciding which camp they were in so when I was saying to a friend that some days my only adult conversation was if I called the speaking clock she laughed and said about bingo. My first reaction was why on earth would I do ... VIEW POST

Bedroom space saving tips for teens

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Teens have a lot of stuff, that’s a well known fact, and usually this ‘stuff’ will end up on the floor, on the walls, on every surface in the room and even spilling out of cupboards and drawers. But if you’re savvy with space, you could prevent this unruly mess from ever happening. Here are some bedroom space saving tips for your pubescent bundles of joy: Look under the bed Under bed storage is a great option. Not only does it prevent a build up of rubbish forming from under the mattress, ... VIEW POST