Recap of 2020 – It wasn’t all bad

Happy New Year to everyone first of all. Ringing in the new year might have been not the same as expected for everyone, but I hope you made the most of it anyway. For us, it was no different really. I was in bed before 10pm.

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Halloween 2020 – A Socially Distanced Celebration

Halloween has been long gone now but I haven’t found the time to write what we did on this unusual Halloween day of 2020. We tried to make it as normal as we could for the kids and I think we did a pretty good job. The estate we live in was on the same page and tried to do…

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5 Things to Discover in North County Clare

Last month, after  having a lovely staycation in Donegal as a family, I decided I would extend my visit and head further South, to the lovely County of Clare. Hubby and the kids headed straight home after a stop at the grandparents house. I made this decision purely because at the time, we were told that Kildare is going to…

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Matthew, You are Eight

Dear Matthew, another year has passed, you have become another year older. This year has been slightly different. Half of it anyways. A time we will remember for many years to come. Mammy will remember for sure.

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6 Things We Did as a Family in Donegal this Summer

During this pandemic we all tried to make the best out of the Summer and most people in Ireland stayed put and went on a “staycation”. We have had many holidays in Ireland in the past and to be honest, once you have good weather, it is one of the best holidays ever for the kids. Pack the whole house…

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