Author: mamafeeshappyhealthyhome

Wasn’t prepared!

I was completely unprepared for "Back to School" after Christmas! The kids went back to school on Wednesday and I was up early and ready and able to go about the day, even though I was exhausted. I didn't manage an early night because we took down the Christmas decorations after the kids went to … Continue reading Wasn’t prepared!

Happy New Year!

Belated Happy New Year to everyone! The end of 2015, and the beginning of 2016 have been very busy indeed. I had a few things that I wanted to wrap up and have out of the way before Christmas, and wedding thank you cards were very high on that list for me. I spent a … Continue reading Happy New Year!

Happy Thanksgiving!

Even though it is not part of our traditions in Ireland, I love the idea of Thanksgiving. The name appeals to me - a day to give thanks. So this year I have decided to attempt to bring a little USA Thanksgiving to our house. I've the kids all coming down, there'll be 14 of … Continue reading Happy Thanksgiving!

Christmas Planning!

I LOVE Christmas! I refuse to start decorating, or "getting in the spirit" until December.... but I start planning ages in advance. We have a big family, we have a lot of people to buy for, and a lot of days to organise.... which of course costs a lot of money, but also takes a … Continue reading Christmas Planning!

Take a breath

I've had a very bad morning, kids late to school, Baba Z screaming and throwing everything off the table and counters and around the rooms - everything has gone wrong. I have recently been trying to take a deep breath to calm down when I can feel myself getting annoyed. But this morning was bad, … Continue reading Take a breath

How do you budget your money

Like all of us I'd say, we have had times over the years that we are flat broke, and times that we have a bit extra money, but no matter what we have coming in - we've always made it work. The way I have always worked it is that we have a "bills account". … Continue reading How do you budget your money

Where to start?

Hi all, There's so much going on that I don't know where to even start! I just know I really want to get this blog up and running, but I am being pulled in all directions and therefore not managing to get anything done properly. I have decided that a priority is my house - … Continue reading Where to start?

A(nother) New Start!!

It's September. New starts all round. I should have posted this on Tuesday, the 1st of a new month - but as always I'm behind! My little man started Junior Infants last week, and so I just have the baby at home now. The wedding is over, and we are back to normal routine - … Continue reading A(nother) New Start!!