Forgiveness ... Do you? would you?

A conservation reared itself today which made me upset and think back to a conservation I had with an old boss.


Working in a schools its hard nigh on  impossible to get time off only for deaths ,family emergencies etc.

So a few years ago when my Nan died I had to arrange the funeral, family matters made it impossible for my mother to do this. So I went to my boss at the time and asked for time off to arrange the funeral and to grieve . Her response to this was NO you get one day off for the funeral and have to be back in work the next day. My Nan lived over 250 miles away in Kent , so I had to arrange the funeral for half term, leaving my Nan in the morgue as a connivance to my boss at the time.

So can I forgive my old boss for this in away No its always there but I can respect the qualities she did have , even if humanity at the time was not one of them.

So could you forgive a situation like this, we all make mistakes don't we but our some mistakes too big to forgive for?

Munchy Seeds review

Pack a Munchy Picnic!

This balmy sunny weather is the perfect excuse to be eating outdoors with friends and family, 

enjoying delicious British picnic food, barbecues, al fresco dining or festival food.  Whatever 

your summer eating occasion, Munchy Seeds have spent all their working hours carefully 

blending and gently roasting premium quality seeds which make an ideal healthy addition to 

pack for your picnic feast! 


Even though its nearly Autumn we can still enjoy those Indian summers we will be having!.

Seeds are an excellent natural source of essential vitamins, minerals, oils and fibre too so enjoy 

them as a healthy snack or sprinkle them on just about everything from jazzing up summer 

salads, to using them in baking cakes, flapjacks or muffins. The best, classic picnics are lengthy, 

sociable affairs, so seeds are great to graze on through the afternoon too.... 

There are seven moreish varieties to choose from, some are deliciously sweet, some are 

savoury and some are sizzling hot.  All are free from artificial colourings and preservatives and 

pack a punch with masses of crunch, flavour and goodness.  

The Munchy Seeds range includes Omega, Pumpkin, Chilli, Vanilla, Munchy Granola, Original 

Mix, plus the delicious new Choccy Seeds. 

Omega Mix – Savoury roasted 7 seed blend (pumpkin, sunflower, 

sesame, linseed, flax, hulled hemp and rape seeds) 

Pumpkin Mix – Savoury roasted 3 seed blend (pumpkin, sunflower 

and sesame seeds) 

Chilli Mix – Hot savoury roasted 3 seed blend (Apricot kernels, 

Pumpkin and sunflower seeds) 

Vanilla – Sweet roasted pumpkin seeds dusted in vanilla icing sugar 

Munchy Granola –Roasted oats, seeds, sultanas and orange zest drizzled with honey and maple 

syrup. 

I particularly like the Vanilla Munchy seeds and also the Pumpkin mix which I added to my Moroccan cous cous.

Relax with Wilkinson at Bath time

When you have had a hard day at school working with children and a space hopper has smacked you in the head for the 100th time you know you need to relax when you get home. I have a lovely bathroom , though I was feeling it was a little hotel bathrrom like if you know what I mean. A few little touches make all the differance, so the lovely people over a Wilkonsons sent me some products to jazz up my bath time. And they didn't send me a space hopper which I was most grateful for.

Back in the mists of time I had taken Wilkinsons Skinology range on holiday obviously the products were not there for the amazing Cornish view but to mantain if you have spotty spotty skin.

There are many products within this range and I have to admit I am impressed with the product. My son tested these products as he's getting to that spotty age, I have to admit Wilkinsons was a place I just used to run into and just grab my cleaning products. Though I can see now a great deal of thought has gone into the look of their products and , making sure they actually deliver . So my son is looking less spotty and rather happy bit odd for a child that has just turned into a teenager.

J relaxing with the cottage cat on holiday.

So when we got back off holiday and the summer holidays had ended boooooooooo and I was back at school getting smacked in the head by space hopper and embarrassed by 7 year old by being told that their ipad 2 had told hem our bones turn to fossils when you die, I really need to relax. So if I wasn't busy comping with my cat.

A bath sign! this is just £5.00 from Wilkinsons!

I love this it transform my bathroom from something that looks like a  hotel bathroom to something that is individual to my personality. Also there was a bath pillow to relax with ....

So I will definitely be heading off to Wilkinson for more bathroom items and other products to accent my home. Thank you Wilkinson for brightening my bath time. You can't find all these items over at Wilkinson's except my cat wearing a tea cosy

(I was sent the Wilkinson Products for review, the space hopper was provided by my place of work )

Birimingham Sea Life Centre review and giveaway.

I was very pleased to be invited to go Birimhgham Sea Life centre, i have been to many aquarium around the world so I was interested to go to a local world. First impressions was that it was a very busy attraction which is a good sign!.

A busy Sea Life Centre

The star attraction were  the Hammerhead Sharks and turtles ( though one turtle was away and the other was asleep, famous people can be fickle.) we found all the attractions fascinating to watch,. . Another highlight was the rock pool where you can hold crabs and starfish if you are brave enough. 

J getting interactive with the rockpool.

An informative Sea Life staff member giving an interactive talk on rockpools.

I’d also recommend the walk-through underwater tank. It’s like being in a submarine. Huge turtles, manta rays and leopard sharks swim just above your head – quite unforgettable.

A Moray eel wouldn't want to get on his bad side!.

Nemo ie the Clown Fish.

Negatives.I would like the Jellyfish to have a better looking tank, my son J commented on it and it was his fear that it might get bored.


Overall, I’d recommend it. But as it’s not cheap, it’ll be a while before we go again. However, the wide variety of species, seen at close quarters makes it a memorable experience for all age groups.


However you can buy a Merlin pass as well that lets you enter all the Sea Life Centre and attractions such as Alton Towers as well all year.

Yes it can be quite expensive to go round , I would recommend it as part of your day out as it is not a day out in itself you will probably be there 2 and half hours maximum. There are always plenty of 2 for 1 vouchers around.

There is also a 4d cinema show there showcasing scenes from Happy Feet , probably a bit scary for really young centre but gentle enough fun .

Throughout the Birmingham Sealife Centre there is a emphasis on sustainable fishing. You can take a takwaway card with tips on how you can reduce your impact on fish in general ( including tips on eating sustainable fish). Its good that they do this and if you can catch the young ( No pun intended it's a good thing!.)

Sustainable fishing

Visit http://www.visitsealife.com/  and then come back here and tell me your favourite sea creature. The prize is a family pass to a Sea Life Centre. just in time for half term that's one day sorted.

Ends 19th October



( I was given a family pass for the purpose of this review and opinions are entirely my own)

JmL Vacpac Vacuum Storage Bags review.

I honestly believe this to be a good product, much preferring this to the shoe storage offered by JML , it allowed me to Vac Mr T's cricket gear up instead of it clogging up the bottom of the wardrobe. I have one of those lift up beds with not alot  except junk not mine Mr T's honest  no I lie it's mine!

Running out of storage room? Are your wardrobes a disaster zone? VacPacks are the incredible storage solution that gives you more space for your stuff! Just pack, seal, then Vac, and in no time at all your home will look and feel so tidy. It's the revolutionary way to store, protect and care for your possessions. You could make up to a third more room in bulging drawers and wardrobes instantly.

Condense clothes with Large Vacs - Just pack it ... and Vac it!!

Simply place your items into VacPack Large, seal the patented watertight zip and vacuum out the air. Bulky ski and sports wear, duvets, towels and sleeping bags pack down instantly. Store away your summer or winter clothes when the seasons change. You'll find so many uses - triple your storage.


Running out of storage room? Are your wardrobes a disaster zone? VacPacks from JML are the incredible storage solution that gives you more space for your stuff! Just pack, seal, then Vac, and in no time at all your home will look and feel so tidy. It’s the revolutionary way to store, protect and care for your possessions. You could make up to a third more room in bulging drawers and wardrobes instantly. 

Simply place your items into VacPack Jumbo, seal the patented watertight zip and vacuum out the air. Bulky ski and sports wear, duvets, towels and sleeping bags pack down instantly. Store away your summer or winter clothes when the seasons change. You’ll find so many uses – triple your storage space today! 

• Contains 2 Jumbo VacPacks (90 x 125 cm)


• Compress, protect and organise for more space in your home


• Durable construction and double sealed locking mechanism


• Airtight and waterproof so your items stay safe, dry and protected


• Also available in Large, Tote, Hanging Suit / Dress and the complete VacPack Collection


• Made from nylon to lock out dirt, dust, bugs and moisture


• Transparent so storing and finding is simple


• Works with any vacuum nozzle

Admittedly at first after getting the product out of the it seemed really really, thin like it would tear perhaps. However after getting Mr T's gear into the product neatly I soon realized this was not the case. However when you do pack items away make sure the nozzle for when you use the vacuum cleaner on it is facing upwards!.

Clothing storage Jml Vacpac.

These VacPac bags come in a variety of sizes the one I was sent to review was the jumbo size perfect for duvets an other such bulky. This item retails for around £12.00 a price I feel happier paying though I always shop around for the best price. You cam buy this from JML though it will cost you slightly more though if you are buying more than £50 worth of items postage will be free , so it might be worth placing a bulk order of items you need.