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That was a Long Easter Holiday!

Posted on April 16, 2018 by SpookyMrsGreen

Phew! My children are back in school today after a two-week holiday, and I have to say I am relieved to have a break. I mean, I love my children, of course I do, but this holiday has been completely … Continue reading →

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Winter Solstice and the Pagan Housewife

Posted on December 20, 2017 by SpookyMrsGreen

The Winter Solstice is almost upon us, and this year I find my mood changeable and confused. I feel both happy and sad, hopeful and hopeless, and above all, determined to enjoy whatever life throws at us in the year … Continue reading →

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Festive Snow

Posted on December 13, 2017 by SpookyMrsGreen

It was nice while it lasted! We finally had a sprinkling of snow here in the North West, and it stuck. Our youngest daughter was amazed to see real, proper snow that she could walk around in and make snowballs … Continue reading →

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Letters From Santa

Posted on December 11, 2017 by SpookyMrsGreen

Our children have enjoyed a magical weekend on the Santa and Steam train at the Churnet Valley Railway, and a visit to Santa’s grotto at their school Christmas fair. To top it off, we finally had some decent snowfall in … Continue reading →

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Half Term Holiday Ideas – Days Out with the Children

Posted on May 22, 2017 by SpookyMrsGreen

We have almost reached the May half-term holiday at school, and our thoughts are turning towards fun activities, days out with the children, and maybe even getting away from it all with a family holiday. If, like us, you need … Continue reading →

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Day Out on the Peppa Pig Express!

Posted on August 29, 2013 by SpookyMrsGreen

We recently took a family day trip on the Peppa Pig Express Train at the Churnet Valley railway in Staffordshire. It was a lovely day out, with nice sunny weather, and lots of activities for our elder daughter, Elliot to … Continue reading →

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The Wild Ride of Having a Baby

Posted on August 22, 2013 by SpookyMrsGreen

My newborn baby is now three weeks old, and I am experiencing what can only be described as the cliched emotional roller coaster that is new motherhood. I have an older child. She is two and a half, so I … Continue reading →