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My Weekly Round Up And Little Loves, Routine

13th January 2018 by SarahJChristie 59 Comments

What You Will Find Here

  • Hello happy 2018, I hope you had a fab New Year? We had a wonderful time celebrating with friends. And now its all about getting back into a much needed routine.
  • Anyhow on to My Little Loves!
  • Watched
  • Heard
  • Read
  • Wore
  • Made 
  • Tried

Hello happy 2018, I hope you had a fab New Year? We had a wonderful time celebrating with friends. And now its all about getting back into a much needed routine.

I didn’t write a round-up last week as I was feeling a little overwhelmed. It’s frustrating how your life can be happy, you work hard and do all the right things. Yet an external influence can upset the apple cart. Well that is sort of what is happening here. I don’t really want to talk about it too much, but I write a parenting lifestyle blog, how can you not talk about issue’s such as cyber bullying. It’s a tough one?

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The benefit of living in such a beautiful area, is that I can get out for a spot of fresh air, clear my mind and put things in perspective. There is always someone worse off! We are  so lucky and a happy family with great people around us. What I refuse to do is take on someone else’s negativity. Negativity makes you unhappy, brings on self-doubt and who needs that in their lives?

Anyhow on to My Little Loves!

Watched

OMG did you watch Kiri, I was rolling my eyes a bit as the hype went on forever, it felt like that was all people were talking about on the TV and Radio. But wow Sarah Lancashire was amazing, and its clear already this is not cut and dry. The hype was worth it!

I also watched Jimmy and Jamie Friday night. Being a family who love to cook its a show we all love. This week particularly struck a chord with the #NotForKidsCampaign as energy drinks were a huge issue when I was a teacher.

Whilst I totally agree adults should be free to choose what they consume (although these drinks are not for me).  Kids and teens should learn to manage their energy levels naturally and not use artificial substitutions. Whatever happened to eating a piece of fruit or a biscuit. Some of these drinks have the equivalent to 2 shots of espresso and 12 teaspoons of sugar!!!

If you saw the show you will have seen that some of the children and teens interviewed were becoming reliant on these drinks to get through the day. This is outrageous and needs to stop for our children’s sake.

Heard

The main album I am currently listening to is Liam Gallagher’s As You Were. It’s fantastic, and amazes me how multi generational he is. Oasis were THE band when I was in my 20s and yet the boys think they are so cool now. If you haven’t listened the album is great.

Read

Over Christmas I finished A Year Of Marvellous Ways by Sarah Winman. I loved this book all the way through and found the characters so engaging, but  last chapter was so hard to read, I don’t think I could actually tell you exactly how it ends. I think I need to go back to it? This is maybe more due to what was going on around me and my concentration levels.

However, I then went on to read Wonder by R.J Palacio omg I read it in 5 days, and it takes me forever to read a book. It the most inspiring story about August a child with facial disfigurement, it had me laughing and crying all the way though. (I never cry at books)

I can’t wait to watch the movie now! Although god only know what state that will get me in if I cried at the book?  But it’s not a sad story, it’s inspirational and focuses on bullies and bullying, but also human kindness and how kids do overcome it and can shine.

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Wore

Mostly snuggly jumpers to keep warm. I am still on camera strike mostly, I need to get using my camera again, I think I have had so much on my mind that it has felt odd to wander around taking pictures. It has felt like the internet is the enemy lately and that has to change I am taking the internet back, and plan to use the camera much more next week. And make the internet my friend again!

Made 

Lots of comfort food to make my little family smile, the focus has been very much on keeping cozy at home, enjoying family time and snuggling up watching movies.

Tried

A new MacBook case, I know I need to get out more ha ha. But actually I love it! As I frequently travel on trains, my lap top has to go with me to enable me to keep up on work. My previous case was very pretty but so unpractical, I cant tell you the amount of times I have had to wrestle my lap top out of the case and hit someone with the case  or elbowed my neighbour on the train.

My shiny pretty new SPECK case simply clicks to my MacBook case thus offering protection but without the faff. Oh and lets not miss out the fact that I now have a shiny pink MacBook.

And I am so pleased to be able to offer one of my readers  chance to get hold of on of these beauties too which come in a choice of colours and sizes to fit a MacBook.

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Speck I Pad Cases www.extraordianrychaos.com

Pink MacBook Protective Case www.extraordianrychaos.com

 

Have a great week whatever you are up too,
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Comments

  1. iain maciver says

    13th January 2018 at 12:15 pm

    everywhere possible

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  2. Kath says

    13th January 2018 at 1:21 pm

    Happy new year sarah all the best for 2018 great little post to start the year ,but I have to say I did not read the early holiday post haha it January blues I might read it about march ??? I hope you get whatsoever on your mind sorted But I’m sure you will x

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  3. Danielle Spencer says

    13th January 2018 at 1:43 pm

    My partner takes his Macbook to work with them and when we go away.

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  4. Linda king says

    13th January 2018 at 1:50 pm

    It would be nice to find a macbook case which fits perfectly. The last one I got just wasn’t a good fit at all.

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    • Linda king says

      13th January 2018 at 1:52 pm

      I forgot to say I only travel with my MacBook when I really need to otherwise I use my iPad

      Reply
  5. pete c says

    13th January 2018 at 2:42 pm

    tend to leave at home when I travel away

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  6. Lynne Manton says

    13th January 2018 at 3:29 pm

    I mainly take it when working or visiting family and friends but leave it at home and take my iPad when travelling further afield.

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  7. Solange says

    13th January 2018 at 4:22 pm

    No. I’m too scared of it getting broken or stolen.

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  8. Karen Barrett says

    13th January 2018 at 4:50 pm

    Usually only at home

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  9. Dean T says

    13th January 2018 at 5:25 pm

    Just on the train so I can make use of the wifi!!

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  10. Hazel Rea says

    13th January 2018 at 5:35 pm

    It is my son who has the macbook and he’s taken it to America and numerous places in Europe.

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  11. Rena Plumridge says

    13th January 2018 at 5:56 pm

    I take mine on holiday

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  12. leanne weir says

    13th January 2018 at 7:16 pm

    I take mine on holiday with me

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  13. Mudpie Fridays says

    13th January 2018 at 7:24 pm

    Oh Sarah I hope the cyber bullying is getting sorted, I am so sorry your family is having to go through this. I am also living in jumpers at the moment. The lap book case looks great and I love the colour very pretty. I hope this week is kind to you xx #LittleLoves

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  14. mo downie says

    13th January 2018 at 8:43 pm

    i always take mine when going on holiday

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  15. john prendergast says

    13th January 2018 at 11:50 pm

    When i go on holiday or stay at a hotel

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  16. Graham Ross says

    14th January 2018 at 9:06 am

    tend to leave at home when I travel away,but take it to work

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  17. The Reading Residence says

    14th January 2018 at 12:49 pm

    I do hope the cyber bullying stops soon, sounds awful. Yes, you can put it in perspective as you have so many other lovely people in your life, but it’s still going to weigh on your mind and you’ll be anxious to sort it. I hope it goes away soon so you can all get back on track. In the meantime, family cozy time sounds perfect to me x Thanks for sharing with #WotW

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  18. Jenny Taylor says

    14th January 2018 at 4:17 pm

    Oh love the new case I need a new one so badly mine cracked. Looks so pretty styled here too. 🙂 Motivation for work I call it. Sounds like a busy week. Hope you had a great weekend. #littleloves

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  19. Michelle Ferguson says

    14th January 2018 at 4:51 pm

    Only take it if I am going away in the UK

    Reply
  20. Judith Lightfoot says

    14th January 2018 at 5:30 pm

    I always have to take my Mac to my elderly in laws to sort out their shopping order.

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  21. Violet Phillippo says

    14th January 2018 at 11:05 pm

    I usually keep it for use at home as I’m worried about losing it or breaking it when I’m out of the house!

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  22. ZARA says

    14th January 2018 at 11:29 pm

    I take it everywhere with me whether it’s local or abroad on a plane so this would be perfect to keep it safe! 🙂

    Reply
  23. Nano @ Travel With Nano B. says

    15th January 2018 at 5:23 am

    OMG your pink Mac is to die for!

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  24. Angela Webster says

    15th January 2018 at 12:40 pm

    Sorry to hear you have been having a rough time lately, I hope the situation improves soon, always here if you need to talk x You definitely need to get your camera back out, I love your photography it inspired me to try a different style on my blog. Hope this week is much better for you x

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  25. June Lord says

    15th January 2018 at 4:52 pm

    I take mine on holiday with me so I can edit my photographs as I take them rather than waiting for a pile to do when I get back home.

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  26. Jen from Jenography says

    16th January 2018 at 9:42 am

    I’m impressed with all your reading! And yes I take my Mac everywhere, from days in London to the edge of a volcano! 😉

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  27. Helen Wills says

    16th January 2018 at 10:46 am

    I do! It’s a brilliant way to keep up with travel writing on the plane especially!

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  28. JULIE WARD says

    16th January 2018 at 10:11 pm

    I haven’t got one, my grandaughter takes hers everywhere

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  29. Morgana says

    17th January 2018 at 1:05 pm

    Definitely go back to the Year of Marvellous Ways and re-read the ending. Sarah Winman’s books are ones that need a whole of time and concentration – something it’s hard to have as a busy mum though!
    Hope you’re ok lovely xx

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  30. Ruth Harwood says

    17th January 2018 at 1:42 pm

    To the cafe is as far as we get together lol!!

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  31. Jessica says

    17th January 2018 at 3:41 pm

    I want to read A Year of Marvellous Ways, I loved When God Was A Rabbit. I’m sorry to hear you’ve been having a hard time – Little Loves always helps me to focus on the positives x

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  32. Lucy Barlow says

    17th January 2018 at 6:30 pm

    Lots! My MacBook is my office at home, in my home from home in Scotland. And every event I dj at!

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  33. Louise (Little Hearts, Big Love) says

    18th January 2018 at 8:58 pm

    Glad to hear that a bit of fresh air helped you to clear your mind and refocus on being positive, hard though that must be if you’re dealing with cyber bullying. Loving snuggly jumpers at this time of year too. That MacBook case is so pretty. I’ve occasionally been known to borrow my husband’s one but he could probably do with a decent case for it when he is taking it to and from events. Hope that this week has been a good one for you x #WotW

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  34. Charlene Merrall says

    20th January 2018 at 7:38 pm

    I used to take my Macbook to Uni but it doesnt tend to get out much nowadays!

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  35. janine atkin says

    21st January 2018 at 10:18 am

    i take mine on the train

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  36. Colin Gault says

    21st January 2018 at 12:36 pm

    No don’t have one

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  37. Kim Neville says

    21st January 2018 at 4:27 pm

    My daughter has a Macbook and takes it to riend’s houses when doing research and assignments together

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  38. Thomas Buchanan says

    21st January 2018 at 7:05 pm

    i travel with it in the uk but dont take it abroad incase it gets broken

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  39. Sabrina Baldock says

    22nd January 2018 at 2:33 pm

    i travel with my mac to many places but don’t tend to take it abroad

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  40. Allan Fullarton says

    22nd January 2018 at 4:48 pm

    I leave it at home usuallly.

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  41. Sarah Parker says

    22nd January 2018 at 9:40 pm

    I take mine everywhere 🙂

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  42. Lauren Jeffs says

    23rd January 2018 at 8:38 am

    Always take the macbook! It’s my pride and joy.

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  43. Jayne Kelsall says

    23rd January 2018 at 10:03 am

    No, I leave mine at home, if I am on the go I always have my phone 🙂

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  44. Carol Boffey says

    23rd January 2018 at 1:32 pm

    only at home

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  45. Rich Tyler says

    23rd January 2018 at 3:05 pm

    Train / Bus 🙂

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  46. DENISE WILDEN says

    23rd January 2018 at 6:03 pm

    My daughter takes for MacBook every where with her

    Reply
  47. CHANTELLE KEMP says

    23rd January 2018 at 7:22 pm

    I take mine everywhere with me..

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  48. Adrian Bold says

    23rd January 2018 at 11:47 pm

    Only at home as I use my phone when out and about. Thanks for the competition.

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  49. Karl Borowy says

    24th January 2018 at 2:06 am

    COFFEESHOP

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  50. Rachael Sexey says

    24th January 2018 at 6:14 am

    I only use mine at home, I use my phone if I’m out and about ?

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  51. Sally Johnson says

    24th January 2018 at 9:55 am

    I always take on holiday ?

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  52. Kelly Cooper says

    24th January 2018 at 10:06 am

    I leave my Mac book at home most of the time but with a case I would like to take it out more when waiting for kids to finish clubs etc

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  53. Pauline Dring says

    24th January 2018 at 10:36 am

    If I’m going to be away from home for more than a couple of days in the UK, I usually take my Macbook with me, but not abroad.

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  54. Kat Allinson says

    24th January 2018 at 3:31 pm

    Only if I’m going away visiting relatives for more than a couple of days

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  55. laura stewart says

    24th January 2018 at 3:47 pm

    i dont take it aboard but take it with me most places i go x

    Reply
  56. Simone Griffin says

    24th January 2018 at 5:31 pm

    I pretty much take it with me everywhere!

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  57. Helen Swales says

    24th January 2018 at 9:18 pm

    Yes I take it everywhere, it’s the best for keeping in touch with family and friends either via email or Skype.

    Reply
  58. Natalie Crossan says

    24th January 2018 at 9:55 pm

    I take mine on the bus!

    Reply

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