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The Shoe Cupboard Saga Continues…

Posted on February 9, 2020 by Sandra Madeira

Following on from yesterday’s blog 61 Pairs of Shoes and 4 Cans of Paint, I still had the surplus shoes etc. to sort out today. This is where I’m up to: A few pairs need to be cleaned up and … Continue reading →

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When Do You Throw Away Fruit and Veg?

Posted on February 3, 2020 by Sandra Madeira

More often than not these days, vegetables and sometimes fruit are arriving into the house without expiry dates on them. Whilst this is fine (as it stops them being thrown away before they are actually ‘off’) I like to know … Continue reading →

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The Overcrowded Sock Drawer That Winds Me Up Daily

Posted on January 29, 2020 by Sandra Madeira

As I reached for a pair of socks this evening, I remembered that I hadn’t got anything to write about for today’s blog. And there it was right in front of me – the annoying sock drawer that I do … Continue reading →

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Can You Find a Fluffy Hot Water Bottle When You Need One?

Posted on January 28, 2020 by Sandra Madeira

Just look at these lovely looking fluffy hot water bottles. Don’t they deserve a dedicated place around the house? I think so. So, why do I find them in the kitchen, spare room, bedroom, lounge and various other places? Sometime … Continue reading →

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Bacon Sandwich and Admin Over Lunch

Posted on January 27, 2020 by Sandra Madeira

At lunch time today, I rushed home to make a sandwich, make some calls, do some other admin online, and empty the bins around the house ready for the Tuesday collection. It’s amazing what you can fit in around the … Continue reading →

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Start With a Corner of Clutter

Posted on January 18, 2020 by Sandra Madeira

It’s easier to tackle a corner of clutter when you have time on your side, which isn’t often when you are a busy working parent. Usually it’s something that you walk by and say under your breath… if only I … Continue reading →

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Day 13: Thirteen Days in “Decluttering Mode”

Posted on January 13, 2020 by Sandra Madeira

Thirteen days into the New Year and there’s no stopping me. Things are definitely looking tidier around here, particularly the bedroom. It’s amazing how different I feel about the clutter as well. I’m no longer looking at it as a … Continue reading →

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Emptying the dishwasher to the beat of the music

Posted on November 9, 2018 by Sandra Madeira

I got in from work this evening faced with kitchen duties and dinner. I asked Alexa to play some music and the first track was ‘Jump’ by The Pointer Sisters. I then poured a glass of wine and emptied the … Continue reading →

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Writing about Life as a Working Mum

Posted on October 13, 2018 by Sandra Madeira

An older, wiser mum looks back… I’d like to think that anything that I’ve written in my journals can be kept not only for me to reflect on but also as material to help others in the future. Just the … Continue reading →

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Listening to your child’s worries

Posted on January 1, 2013 by Sandra Madeira

I think it’s important not to belittle the worries that children have about life – something that may be insignificant to you, might be a massive challenge to them. Children, just like adults, need a sounding board to get things … Continue reading →

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