April 2014 - Confessions of a Slummy Mummy

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Posted on 19th April 2014 at 3:51 pm.

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So the eviction ban ended today and next month, th

So the eviction ban ended today and next month, the day before Halloween, our notice period ends.
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We live in fear that not only will the landlord take us to court before a suitable home comes up, but that we have to pay for the privilege
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All we ask for is time! a solid six months could make all the difference.
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But, at the risk of sounding like a George Lucas script, where there is fear there is hope!
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And where there is hope there is hot chocolate.
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👻🎃

No fancy Nikon pic today, no heartfelt analytical

No fancy Nikon pic today, no heartfelt analytical caption..... I snapped this on my phone and wanted to share cos Gully and Dory look super cute.
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No hashtags!

CLOSED!!! . GIVEAWAY!! #zerowasteweek SWIPE to se

CLOSED!!!
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GIVEAWAY!! #zerowasteweek SWIPE to see prize bundle >>>
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Despite what others may think, having five children doesn’t cost the Earth..... or does it??
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About a year ago we took stock of the impact having a large family has on our planet and made a pact! To do better. Small changes to how we live have a big impact on the world around us. We are continually taking steps to live more sustainably.
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To celebrate zero waste week, and raise awareness of the harmful impact single-use plastics have on the worlds oceans, we have teamed up with @globalwakecup to offer a sustainable and consciously made bundle of prizes SWIPE to see >>>>
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🌻WAKEbag Mini backpack
🌻WAKEcup travel mug
🌻WAKEcup reusable bamboo straws (8pack)
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To enter:
🌻LIKE and SAVE this post
🌻FOLLOW @a_slummymummy @globalwakecup
🌻TAG a friend (one friend equals one entry)
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🌊 @globalwakecup Champion ocean conservation, zero waste inspiration and 10% of all product sales are donated to MCS.
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GIVEAWAY ends Wednesday 16th September 8pm
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T&C
Uk only, Winner be selected at random and announced both on this post and in stories. You will have one week to claim. Items will be sent direct from @globalwakecup and can not be exchanged for monetary value. This giveaway is not connected to or endorsed by Instagram or Facebook
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Anyone notice I tried out a yellow colour palette

Anyone notice I tried out a yellow colour palette over summer? 🤣
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I’m about to switch it up for autumn, with a slow transition to browns and oranges, but figured this photo of Dory at the start of the season, was the ideal bookend to mark the turning
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While many criticise Instagram for being too stylised and filtered I love that it offers me a creative outlet and gives me an opportunity to focus on the highlights in my life, the beauty in tough times and the memories we make as a family.
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So yeh I’ll admit I adore a beautiful grid! And who doesn’t like a baby flatlay shot?? If only she would stay this still for a photo now eh?
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Do you have a theme for your squares?
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Minimising! . With our eviction date looming we ar

Minimising!
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With our eviction date looming we are beginning to pack up the house. It’s looking more and more likely that we will need to downsize, and, while it’s easy to declutter here and there, minimising is a whole new game.
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We’ve shed piles of uni work, rarely looked at memory items and long forgotten power leads.... but how do you move from culling the excess, to a whole new lifestyle change, without sacrificing hobbies?
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Has anyone else ever successfully cut down on possessions? what are your hints and tips to minimising your life?? and how do you feel about it now?
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💙💚🧡💜
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