... so although I don't make resolutions you can't help but think of a new year as a new page and the things you want to achieve. So here, in no particular order, are my thoughts:
1. Get back to my target weight, so that means 10 pounds to lose.
2. Be more active. I'm not sure that this looks like yet and I need to give it more thought.
3. Create more and with that in mind I have rejoined a group over on UKS.
4. Finish my blanket started back in November 2011.
5. Aleida's Challenge - I'm quite good at taking pictures of myself with the girls, but more is always good!
6. Write more letters, inspired by Emilie's post here.
7. Decide on Lily's secondary school - am sticking my head in the sand over this at the moment, but come the Summer I will start to face this reality.
8. Give the house some attention, it really is looking tired and needs freshening up.
9. Fiance audit and overhaul.
10. Keep a daily journal.
So enough to keep me busy!
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Thursday, 10 January 2013
Monday, 10 December 2012
10 things: easyfundraising ....
.... can't believe it's the tenth again already. I'm so consumed with work the time is flying past. I can't comprehend that it's Xmas in 2 weeks time and sadly I don't think there will be any handmade presents this year.
So in honour of work I thought I would do my 10 things post about easyfundraising.
1. You can raise money for good causes by shopping online. Retailers give back a donation and it doesn't cost you anything.
2. £4.2 million has been raised to date for good causes.
3. Good causes range from PTAs and Brownies right through to NSPCC, Cats Protection League, Cancer Research UK, Oxfam and Help for Heroes.
4. My supported cause is Telford Junior School Learning Centre.
5. There are over 2,000 retailers listed that you can shop with
So in honour of work I thought I would do my 10 things post about easyfundraising.
1. You can raise money for good causes by shopping online. Retailers give back a donation and it doesn't cost you anything.
2. £4.2 million has been raised to date for good causes.
3. Good causes range from PTAs and Brownies right through to NSPCC, Cats Protection League, Cancer Research UK, Oxfam and Help for Heroes.
4. My supported cause is Telford Junior School Learning Centre.
5. There are over 2,000 retailers listed that you can shop with
6. It's free to use!
7. They set crazy challenges such as my advent one which was to carry around baby Jesus with me for 24 hours. Won me a £10 gift voucher though!
8. Apart from a brief hiatus, I have worked for them since about 2006 and have been the Customer Support Manager for the last 2 years.
9. We run lots of fab competitions and giveaways - http://www.easyfundraising.org.uk/blog/.
10. I am looking forward to a quiet Xmas without lots of customer emails to answer!
Saturday, 10 November 2012
10 things: Beauty favs ....
... I'll start this post by saying I'm quite lazy when it comes to 'my beauty regime'. I know I'm at an age when I should be thinking about anti-ageing products but I only just about manage to cleanse and moisturise once a day! Thankfully I'm blessed with skin that's holding up pretty well.
So to clean my face I use Philosophy's Purity. It's a one-step cleanser so will take my eye make up off as well. I can't bear the feeling of soap and water on my face so this works really well. For years I suffered with soreness and dry skin around my eyes which I now know was the Clinique eye make up remover so I do actually have to be very careful with what I use.
This Neutrogena moisturiser is great, gives me the right amount of moisture without being too thick. Need to replenish both bottle.
Palmer's Cocoa Butter, again great for dry skin, I do have stretch marks from being pregnant but again am too lazy to apply it often enough to make any difference!
Clarins Beauty Flash Balm - I can't explain how this works but applied before make up and it really seems to light up my face, this is probably my most favourite product.
Make up - I have really short eye lashes so curlers are a must and this Benefit mascara is brilliant. I don't wear lipstick very often but eye make up daily. Benefit's High Beam is lovely for a night out - makes you sparkley and glowing! I love Benefit make up and do have quite a few of their sets.
So there you go, my Top Ten must haves.
So to clean my face I use Philosophy's Purity. It's a one-step cleanser so will take my eye make up off as well. I can't bear the feeling of soap and water on my face so this works really well. For years I suffered with soreness and dry skin around my eyes which I now know was the Clinique eye make up remover so I do actually have to be very careful with what I use.
This Neutrogena moisturiser is great, gives me the right amount of moisture without being too thick. Need to replenish both bottle.
Clarins Beauty Flash Balm - I can't explain how this works but applied before make up and it really seems to light up my face, this is probably my most favourite product.
Left to it's own devices my fine hair has a very random curl. I've yet to find a hair cut that makes the most of it, so long straightened hair suits me. GHD's are great, I had these for a birthday, I don't think I would go to the expense of them myself.
Even when it's straightened, if there's any dampness in the air my hair frizzes. Frizz-ease helps a bit.
Even when it's straightened, if there's any dampness in the air my hair frizzes. Frizz-ease helps a bit.
We are using lots of Vaseline on our house at the moment, all suffering from sore lips. I have various tins in bags and pockets!
Wednesday, 10 October 2012
10 things: Walt Disney World ...
... it's been some time since I did a post for 10 things on the 10th and as I was looking through my subscribed blogs on google reader at 6pm I realised that today was the 10th.
So very quickly, my favourite 10 photos/memories from our Disney trip.
So pretty!
Kitty paws!
Epcot - everything I read said that it was a great park, but how great was still a surprise to us all.
Star Wars weekend
Kali River Rapids, Animal Kingdom
Feeding the dolphins at Seaworld. Make me want to swim with them even more. We had considered Discovery Cove but £600 for the 4 of us was a bit ouch.
This photo was taken just before, as our waiter informed us, the worst thunder and lightening storm he had ever encountered passed by. We were having dinner in the tallest building in the resort at the time as the lightening encircled (and hit). It was exciting but scary at the same time.
MICKEY!!!!!!
So very quickly, my favourite 10 photos/memories from our Disney trip.
Splash Mountain - favourite family ride, Mia looks completely unfazed!
Have always wanted to be a Princess!
So pretty!
Kitty paws!
Epcot - everything I read said that it was a great park, but how great was still a surprise to us all.
Star Wars weekend
Kali River Rapids, Animal Kingdom
Feeding the dolphins at Seaworld. Make me want to swim with them even more. We had considered Discovery Cove but £600 for the 4 of us was a bit ouch.
This photo was taken just before, as our waiter informed us, the worst thunder and lightening storm he had ever encountered passed by. We were having dinner in the tallest building in the resort at the time as the lightening encircled (and hit). It was exciting but scary at the same time.
MICKEY!!!!!!
I will give next month's post some more time and consideration!
Saturday, 10 March 2012
10 Things: Lists ....
Friday, 10 February 2012
10 things: iTunes ...
... it's taken me all day to think of what to post and have decided to share (according to iTunes) my most played songs. I've chosen one per band (Keane, James Morrison and Jamiroquai feature quite often!)
1. Leaving So Soon - Keane
2. Ruby - Kaiser Chiefs
3. Nature's Law - Embrace
4. Patience - Take That
5. Broken Strings - James Morrison
6. Grounds for Divorce - Elbow
7. Sophia - Nerina Pallot
8. Paradise - Coldplay
9. Corner of the Earth - Jamiroquai
10. Moving - Supergrass
1. Leaving So Soon - Keane
2. Ruby - Kaiser Chiefs
3. Nature's Law - Embrace
4. Patience - Take That
5. Broken Strings - James Morrison
6. Grounds for Divorce - Elbow
7. Sophia - Nerina Pallot
8. Paradise - Coldplay
9. Corner of the Earth - Jamiroquai
10. Moving - Supergrass
And here's a link to them all on YouTube
You can see other 10Things lists from around the world on Shimelle's blog.
Tuesday, 10 January 2012
10 things: Creative Goals 2012 ...
1. To make curtains for Lily's bedroom. So this might not be the most creative goal, but I've had the fabric for 6 months now. I started them yesterday.
2. Make this cushion
This is the jelly roll I've chosen - the fabrics are so lovely in it.
3. Crochet a blanket. I actually started this before Christmas but progress is quite slow - I don't think I should have tried to make it so wide. Am pleased with how it's going though and it should be ready for next Winter!
4. Weekly photo challenge with my sister as previous post.
5. Take 12 "Take 12 photos on the 12th of each month. Scrapbook 144 memorable moments this year." I try to stay away from these sorts of challenges but I've found myself being drawn in!!! I enjoyed 'Scrap Your Day' that I completed nearly 3 years ago, so it'll be good to have something as comparison.
6. To make more She Art (and mixed media in general) - I've promised some for Mia's bedroom.
7. To do a LO a week for a challenge website. My favourites are:
Sketchy Thursday
Scrapbook Circle
PencilLines
Stuck?
8. To learn to freestyle machine embroidery. I've had a little go, but I think I need to get a proper attachment for my machine. I really like Poppy Treffry's work.
9. Make more cards. I don't know why I always struggle with this, maybe it's the lack of sentiment stamps and stickers.
10. Give more handmade presents. I've got a library of patterns of things I can make now and I especially like the ones from Gingercake - the owl cushion is next on my list.
2. Make this cushion
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This is the jelly roll I've chosen - the fabrics are so lovely in it.
3. Crochet a blanket. I actually started this before Christmas but progress is quite slow - I don't think I should have tried to make it so wide. Am pleased with how it's going though and it should be ready for next Winter!
4. Weekly photo challenge with my sister as previous post.
5. Take 12 "Take 12 photos on the 12th of each month. Scrapbook 144 memorable moments this year." I try to stay away from these sorts of challenges but I've found myself being drawn in!!! I enjoyed 'Scrap Your Day' that I completed nearly 3 years ago, so it'll be good to have something as comparison.
6. To make more She Art (and mixed media in general) - I've promised some for Mia's bedroom.
7. To do a LO a week for a challenge website. My favourites are:
Sketchy Thursday
Scrapbook Circle
PencilLines
Stuck?
8. To learn to freestyle machine embroidery. I've had a little go, but I think I need to get a proper attachment for my machine. I really like Poppy Treffry's work.
9. Make more cards. I don't know why I always struggle with this, maybe it's the lack of sentiment stamps and stickers.
10. Give more handmade presents. I've got a library of patterns of things I can make now and I especially like the ones from Gingercake - the owl cushion is next on my list.
Saturday, 10 December 2011
10 things: all about me ...
... inspired by this post, I thought I would share a bit more about me!
- I am Fay, no middle name and no ‘e’ at the end
- Wife to Steve who works in Renewable Energy (wind and solar) at 3m. We have been married for 10 years, but have been together for 20. We met on our industrial placement from University at IBM in Basingstoke in 1991.
- Mother to Lily, nearly 9 and Mia 7. I love having 2 girls (can’t comment on boys) but they do test my parenting skills to extreme.
- I lost my mum when Lily was two weeks old and I miss her terribly. Even now I struggle to come to terms with it.
- I grew up in Torquay and went to University in Bristol studying Business Studies. With hindsight I would have chosen a far more creative route.
- Before the girls I worked mainly in Telecoms Customer Service/Order Management/Project Management, first for Mercury Communications in Birmingham. Later I went back there when they become Cable & Wireless and was made redundant in 2002. Then I worked for Vodafone for a short time before becoming pregnant with Lily.
- Now I work for easyfundraising on an ad hoc basis after resigning my permanent position in July.
- I chair the Infant School’s PTA which brings me great satisfaction and stress in equal measures!
- Not surprisingly I love making things – I can sew, crochet, cook, bake and paint.
- I love giving gifts and the wrapping paper is as important. I used to change the Christmas tree decorations every year and co-ordinate my wrapping paper with it. I now have other things to do with my time!
- I am Fay, no middle name and no ‘e’ at the end
- Wife to Steve who works in Renewable Energy (wind and solar) at 3m. We have been married for 10 years, but have been together for 20. We met on our industrial placement from University at IBM in Basingstoke in 1991.
- Mother to Lily, nearly 9 and Mia 7. I love having 2 girls (can’t comment on boys) but they do test my parenting skills to extreme.
- I lost my mum when Lily was two weeks old and I miss her terribly. Even now I struggle to come to terms with it.
- I grew up in Torquay and went to University in Bristol studying Business Studies. With hindsight I would have chosen a far more creative route.
- Before the girls I worked mainly in Telecoms Customer Service/Order Management/Project Management, first for Mercury Communications in Birmingham. Later I went back there when they become Cable & Wireless and was made redundant in 2002. Then I worked for Vodafone for a short time before becoming pregnant with Lily.
- Now I work for easyfundraising on an ad hoc basis after resigning my permanent position in July.
- I chair the Infant School’s PTA which brings me great satisfaction and stress in equal measures!
- Not surprisingly I love making things – I can sew, crochet, cook, bake and paint.
- I love giving gifts and the wrapping paper is as important. I used to change the Christmas tree decorations every year and co-ordinate my wrapping paper with it. I now have other things to do with my time!
Thursday, 10 November 2011
10 things: Pinterest quotes ...
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Monday, 10 October 2011
10 Things: Christmas ...
.... yes I used the 'C' word, but I have to admit that Christmas is firmly in my sights now so here are my goals relating to the wonderful time of year!
1. Go see The Nutcracker performed by The Birmingham Royal Ballet Company (tickets booked!)
2. Visit the German Christmas market in Birmingham
3. Make each nearest and dearest at least one handmade present each
4. Make an Activity Advent Calender - did this a couple of years ago and the girls loved it, had daily activites like 'Paint each other's toenails', 'Take a drive to see the neighbourhood lights' etc
5. Buy a real tree this year (or at least put the artifical one up, last year we didn't have a tree due to a new puppy.)
6. Go to a Christingle service
7. Listen to live Christmas Concert
8. Plan a get together with friends (in the planning stage)
9. Go ice skating at Somerset House, London
10. Each family member to perfom one Random Act of Kindness at some point in December
1. Go see The Nutcracker performed by The Birmingham Royal Ballet Company (tickets booked!)
2. Visit the German Christmas market in Birmingham
3. Make each nearest and dearest at least one handmade present each
4. Make an Activity Advent Calender - did this a couple of years ago and the girls loved it, had daily activites like 'Paint each other's toenails', 'Take a drive to see the neighbourhood lights' etc
5. Buy a real tree this year (or at least put the artifical one up, last year we didn't have a tree due to a new puppy.)
6. Go to a Christingle service
7. Listen to live Christmas Concert
8. Plan a get together with friends (in the planning stage)
9. Go ice skating at Somerset House, London
10. Each family member to perfom one Random Act of Kindness at some point in December
Saturday, 10 September 2011
10 Things: Oh I do like to be beside the seaside ...
... growing up beside the seaside, but now living as far away as possible in the UK from it means that I do like to get to the coast as often as possible. These are my Top 10.
Torquay - my hometown
Burgh Island - where I got married
Beer - a new discovery
Charmouth - for fossil fun
Dartmouth - nautical vibe
Aldeburgh - great fish and chips
Southwold - just love the beach huts
Harlech - for solitude
Aberdyfi - for family fun
Noss Mayo - great pub!
Now I realise that these are clustered in just a few counties and would love to discover Pembrokeshire and Kent - shame about the long drive.
Torquay - my hometown
Now I realise that these are clustered in just a few counties and would love to discover Pembrokeshire and Kent - shame about the long drive.
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