7 reasons why I hate the school run.

Hey readers,

I hate the school run, it is a pain the ass. Let me tell you the reasons why below. 

1.The weather.

Let's face it going to pick or drop off your little darlings when it is absolutely pissing it down or raging hot is always fun said no parent ever! Your either blinded by the blazing sun or getting drowned as a rat is often the case. Then you left either sweating or soaked through and cold. 

2. People parking like morans. 

When your trying to walk to school with the kids and the bloody cars are parked on the pavement taking up most of the path so it is extremely difficult to get around when there are also other people going in the opposite direction. Not to mention when cars park in bus lanes because they can't be arsed to make the effort to walk less than probably 5 minutes away from their home or park further away in a suitable spot because it is so lazy. 

3. Kids on scooters and bikes. 

Trying to just get your kids to school is a ball ache but then you have other obstacles to deal with like maneuvering around other children who are on bikes or scooters is fun as sometimes let's just say they are not good in a straight line and it may be a cause of having to jump out of the frigging way in order to be knocked down with everyone staring at you.

4.  Getting out of the door.

Sometimes the hardest part of the school run is the actual getting out of the front door. Kids will forget something, take their time putting on their shoes, or most like mess about with their siblings so they forget that they have a short time to get out of the door and to school. Other than bedtime this time is when they go into a sloth mood and no other time will you will see your child slow right down, sod's law I guess. 

5. Dog poo.

Where I live in an urban area and quite a few people in the neighborhood have dogs which means DOG POO. Quite often owners of dogs where I live haven't got the memo that you need to pick up the poo after the dogs had a shit. Therefore not only are you trying to avoid other children on scooters/bikes your also trying to maneuver around the dog poo. There is nothing more annoying than having dog poo on your show and trying to rub the dame thing off on the grass. 

6. Realising you have forgotten something your child needs. 

There are no many things happening and if your late because you have accidentally *ahem* tapped too many times on the snooze button of the alarm and therefore resemble a headless chicken then chances are you will end up forgetting a form, pe kit, etc. You most definitely have to go back a second trip to take the wanted item in.

7 I look like crap. 

waking up early in the morning, trying to get kids ready for school you forget or don't have the time to get yourself ready especially by the end of the week where you knackered and motivation to do their bare minimum is low so you end up looking like crap but it's ok as your not the only parent at there to crap ;)

Do you resonate with how I feel about the school run? Love to hear your thoughts in the comment section down below. 

Cheers for reading X

 

Confessions of a Crummy Mummy

My Sunday Photo 04/07/2021

My youngest happy reading his book from the library that he chose :)

116 sizzling summer Instagram captions.

Hey readers,

It is summertime so check out these sizzling hot summer-based Instagram captions where it is funny or beach-related I have it covered down below.  

 

       

   Cute summer Instagram captions. 

1. Catching some rays, some waves, and some faves. 

2. You're one in a melon. 

3. Sunsets > Netflix.

4. Let’s seas the day.

5. Girls just wanna have sun.

6. You can’t buy happiness, but you can buy ice cream ... and that’s pretty much the same thing.

7. Nothing but sandy skin and summer smiles. 

8. Beach bum.

9. Getting my daily dose of Vitamin Sea.

10. Keepin' it reel.

11. Paradise found.

12. Single and ready to fla-mingle.

13. Find me in the waves.

14. Life is better in a bikini.

15. Vacation mode: On.

16. Living on island time.

17. Tan lines may fade, but friends are forever.

18. Sunshine is the best medicine.

Summer song lyrics for Instagram.

19. "It's a smile, it's a kiss, it's a sip of wine. It's summertime." —Kenny Chesney.

20. "Here comes the sun, and I say, it's all right." —The Beatles.

21. "I got a pocket, got a pocketful of sunshine." —Natasha Bedingfield.

22. "Summer days drifting away to, oh, oh, the summer nights." —Grease.

23. "On an island in the sun, we'll be playing and having fun, and it makes me feel so fine, I can't control my brain." —Weezer.

24. "Summer, summer, summertime. Time to kick back and unwind." —Will Smith & DJ Jazzy Jeff.

25. "Cause I got that sunshine in my pocket, got that good song in my feet." —Justin Timberlake.

26. "I ain't never gonna beat this summer with you." —Brad Paisley.

27. "Under the boardwalk, down by the sea, on a blanket with my baby is where I'll be." —The Drifters.

28. "Summertime, and the livin's easy". — "Doin' Time" by Sublime.

29. "I'm gonna soak up the sun, I'm gonna tell everyone to lighten up." —Sheryl Crow.

30. "Everybody's gone surfin', surfin' U.S.A." —The Beach Boys.

Beach pun summer Instagram captions. 

31. Girls just wanna have sun.

32. Seas the day.

33. Don’t worry, beach happy.

34. Life's a beach.

35. Happiness comes in waves.

36. Keep palm and carry on.

37. Shell yeah!

38. Tropic like it’s hot.

39. I'm an aquaholic.

40. Namast'ay at the beach.

41. We mermaid for each other.

42. Beach bum.

43. Shell-abrate good times.

44. Getting my daily dose of Vitamin Sea.

45. Beach, please!

46. Just hanging with my gull-friends.

47. A midsummer ice cream.

48. Keepin' it reel.

49. Where there's a will, there's a wave.

50. I can sea clearly now.

51. I have resting beach face.

52. Happy as a clam.

53. Sun of a beach.

54. I don't wanna be tide down.

55. Giving in to pier pressure.

56. Long time, no sea.

57. Anything is popsicle!

58. Summer is going swimmingly.

59. Ahoy!

60. Happiest in flip flops.

61. Life's wave, catch it.

62. Feelin' beachy.

63. Stay salty.

64. You, me, and the sea.

65. Hope you have a (beach) ball!

66. You used to call me on my shell-phone.

67. Single and ready to flamingle.

68. You are mer-mazig.

Funny summer Instagram captions.

69. "Summer is the best excuse for lazy days."

70. "Pool hair, don't care."

71. "Vitamin Sea."

72. "I need a six-month vacay twice a year."

73. "Ice cream is a food group."

74. "Where can I get more vacation days?"

75. "Beach, please!"

76. "Stay salty."

77. "Tropic like it’s hot!"

78. "I’m in a flip-flop state of mind."

79. "Watch more sunsets than Netflix."

80. "Summer should get a speeding ticket."

81. "Summer is here and I am vibing".

82. "Find me under the palms."

83. "Happiness is air-conditioning on a hot summer night."

84. "I prefer my footprints in the sand than the snow."

85. "Sun, sand, and pineapple in hand."

86. "The beach: where doing absolutely nothing is doing something."

87. "Shake your palm palms."

88. "A pineapple a day keeps the worries.

Summer Vacations Instagram captions.

89. I’m on island time.

90. Paradise found.

91. My office for the day…

92. Out of office.

93. Vacay all day.

94. On vacation… be back never.

95. I live here now.

96. Would you be a dear and fetch a straw for my coconut?

97. That cabana life.

98. Chaise all day.

99. Chaise the blues away.

100. Tropic like it’s hot.

101. Travel is the only thing you buy that makes you richer.

102. It’s not a vacation… it’s a lifestyle.

Summer Quotes for Instagram

103. "I have only to break into the tightness of a strawberry, and I see summer—its dust and lowering skies." —Toni Morrison.

104. "Everything good, everything magical, happens between The months of June and August." —Jenny Han.

105. "The summer night is like a perfection of thought." —Wallace Stevens.

106. "In summer, the song sings itself." —Williams Carlos Williams.

107. "Live in the sunshine. Swim in the sea. Drink in the wild air." —Ralph Waldo Emerson.

108. "One must maintain a little bit of summer, even in the middle of winter." —Henry David Thoreau.

109. "To plant a garden is to believe in tomorrow." —Audrey Hepburn.

110. "Live in the sunshine. Swim in the sea. Drink in the wild air." —Ralph Waldo Emerson.

111. "In early June the world of leaf and blade and flowers explode, and every sunset is different." —John Steinbeck.

112. "I wonder what it would like to live in a world where it was always June." —L.M. Montgomery.

113. "It was June, and the world smelled of roses." —Maud Hart Lovelace.

114. "I love how summer just wraps its arms around you like a warm blanket." —Kelle Elmore.

115. "Summer's lease hath all too short a date." —William Shakespeare.

116. "And the summer seems as though it would dream on forever." —Elizabeth von Arnim.

Cheers for reading X

8 ways to improve your self esteem

Hey readers,

self-esteem can really impact your everyday life and the way you feel about tousled. self-esteem is about the way you feel about yourself and the way you talk to yourself. 

Sometimes, it can be asked due to bad experiences and not having enough confidence to have the belief in yourself. On the other hand, if you have positive self-esteem it can help you grow as a person and boost you to take steps to do the things you want to do. 

1. Be nice to yourself.

I know this concept of being nice to yourself can be hard but if you imagine speaking to another person I bet you wouldn't speak to them the way you speak to yourself. It is important to see that you have worth and get in the habit of seeing the positive in yourself. A way to get into this habit of being nice to yourself is by writing a list of positive things that have happened to you.

2. Celebrate the small stuff.

Sometimes it is the small stuff that is important and that should be celebrated. this habit gives you a boast and acknowledges your own self-worth. 

3. Reconise the positives.

It can be hard when you are so used to focusing on the negatives that you forget that there are always positives. Even if it is just one a day it is helpful to start thinking different. Try writing something down each day that is positive that you have done and then by the end of the month look back and amaze yourself at the positives that have happened.  

4. Lower expectations.

It is ok to lower your expectations especially if they are so high you aim for perfection. Let's face perfection is so unrealistic. Be kind to yourself it is ok to do well without being perfect. 

5. Do something kind for someone.

Doing something kind for someone can boost your self-esteem because the person is thankful for the help that you have offered. It is always nice to do something for someone else who can bring joy without wanting anything back. 

6. Change the scenery. 

Sometimes it is good to get away from your regular environment because it is something exciting and can lift your mood. This can help with feeling much more positive and the way you feel especially with yourself. 

7. Mistakes. 

Remember that mistakes happen to everyone and it is ok to make mistakes. Making mistakes doesn't mean you are a failure, life is always a bumpy ride and you have to take what you can from it and learn. 

8. Baby steps.

Sometimes we expect a lot from ourselves that we can get so hung up and potentially just give up altogether. That is why it is so important to appreciate the baby steps as they are key to help you grow and feel better about yourself. I always like to remember that slow and steady wins the race. As long as you are going in the right direction then should be all that is focused on. 

What has helped you to improve your self-esteem? Love to hear your thoughts in the comment section. 

Cheers for reading X

Confessions of a Crummy Mummy

My Sunday Photo 27/06/2021

My boys earned a green-blue peter badge this week from cubs and beavers :)

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Free ways to get exercise

Hey readers,

You don’t have to spend a fortune to do exercise, here are some ways to help do exercise without breaking the bank.

1. Couch to 5K. 

A simple but beneficial one is going for a walk or a run outside. There are apps such as couch to 5k that can help you train to build your ability to run. I think it is really good to use if you’re a beginner at running.

2. Football areas.

There are football/basketball areas generally in green spaces or parks which are open to use for free where all you need to do is take a ball to kick about. It is great for taking kids along too and getting fit.

3. Youtube videos.

Online there are so many exercise videos with a wide variety of choices.  There are many you can watch without having to pay for anything. 

There are sites such as YouTube or simply googling free exercise videos that come up with a host of a variety of free material for you to use at your leisure.

4. Up and down the stairs. 

Another exercise you could do at home is walking up and down your stairs. It is a really good way to have a workout, not to mention the benefit of keeping your heart nice and healthy.

5. Outdoor gyms. 

Have a look around locally to where you live as you might find outdoor gyms in the park. They are basically gym equipment that is accessible outside and are free to use. I personally feel it is much better to do exercise outside compared to doing it in a hot and sweaty indoor gym.

6. Green gyms. 

Another new idea that I have recently come across is things called green gyms. They are free outdoor sessions where you work on practical activities such as planting trees or sowing meadows. Not only do you get a good workout but you also get that feel goodness by giving something back to the community.

7. Skipping. 

Another fun way to incorporate exercise in your life is skipping if you have a skipping rope. It is fantastic to tone the legs and if you have kids they love joining in too.

8. Cleaning. 

Get cleaning as it is classified as moderate exercise, so not only are you keeping fit but you are also getting your home sparkly clean. 

9. Walking.

Walking is great especially if you have some good music or a podcast to listen to so you stay focused and enjoy the walk around you. 

Is there anything I have missed on the list that is a free way to get the exercise that you love to do? Love to hear your thoughts in the comment section down below.

Cheers for Reading X

Benefits of Amazon Prime!

 Hey readers,

If you have never heard of Amazon it is basically an online shop where you can pretty much anything from clothes to books, to technology Amazon has it covered. 

You can also buy second-hand items at a reduced price and also your unwanted items to make some money. 

What is Amazon Prime?

Amazon prime is a prescription program where you pay for certain rewards such as Amazon video, next day delivery, you can even do your grocery shopping, stream movies and listen to Amazon music. ( I will go into more detail below). Amazon Prime is also available in lots of different countries.

How much does Amazon Prime cost?

In the UK Amazon Prime costs £7.99 per month or there is the option of paying annually at a cost of £79.00. 

If you are new to Amazon Prime you can have the opportunity to subscribe free for 30 days so you test out the service and can cancel the trial when it ends. 

Amazon students can get a yearly subscription for £39.00 (£3.25 per month) and if you are feeling dubious you can get a six-month free trial to test out Amazon Prime. 

Amazon family costs annually £79.00 and this allows two adults and four children to register with one account to access all the Amazon Prime benefits.

The benefits of Amazon Prime. 

Faster delivery.

With many items on Amazon, you can get the delivery by the next day though this is depending on your postcode. It is really handy if you want someone quick. With Amazon Prime, you also get free delivery instead of having to pay if your a non-Amazon Prime member and can only get free delivery when your orders to over £20. 

Same day delivery - items will be delivered on the same day though do check the time frame on the list next to the product. Again this is subjected to the postcode you live in. 

Property delivery - this is delivered two days after the item is dispatched. 

Expected delivery - items will be delivered between one and three days after placing an order on Amazon. Again this is eligible for certain postcodes so make sure you check before buying so you won't be disappointed. 

Standard delivery - items will be delivered within two to five business days. 

Amazon Prime streaming service.

The streaming service offers a prime video section on Amazon where you can watch 30,000 videos that you can stream unlimited as an Amazon Prime member. 

You can also feast your eyes on Amazon's original shows such as The Grand Tour, Downtown |Abbey, Walking Dead. Not only tv shows but also a variety of films you can watch such as Borat, Lego Movie, and Shazam. 

To stream them it is accessible on many platforms such as Amazon Fire Stick, now tv, laptop, mobile, and game consoles. As long as you have wifi you can download shows from Amazon Prime and watch them on the go.

Prime music. 

Prime Music gives you over 20,000 ad-free songs to listen to, unlimited skips, and the ability to download and play offline., 

If you are an Amazon Prime member there is an offer for Amazon unlimited music for £7.99 a month or if you are a non-Amazon Prime member it would cost you £9.99 which results in an increase of 40,000 songs you can listen to. 

Photos. 

All Amazon customers get 5GB photo storage regardless of having a prime membership. However, with a Prime membership, it allows you to have unlimited photo storage and 5GB video storage so that you can save, share and access photos on a desktop, mobile and tablet. 

Prime gaming. 

With Amazon Prime, you can get exclusive access to twitch via prime gaming with the benefits of ad-free viewing and have access to pre-ordering video games. You can also get games to try and free game content. 

Prime reading. 

Prime reading offers access to prime customers of over 1,000 ebooks. magazines and comics and what is even better are it is accessible on Amazon Kindle free apps so you don't need a reader to take advantage of this offer. 

Every month Amazon gives a free ebook (first read) to read from a selection of popular choices that arent always available for free for you to enjoy. 

Access daily deals. 

Being an Amazon Prime member allows you to check out the lightening deals 30 minutes before everyone else does each day. Lightening deals are where a limited amount of products is reduced for a certain time so best be quick to get a hot deal. 

Amazon Fresh. 

You can do your weekly shop if you wish on Amazon Fresh, including fresh produce, household essentials, popular and specialist bands>
You can have delivery slots from 1-2 hours either via Amazon Fresh or directly from your local Morrisons supermarket. Of course, it is also down to your location and it depends on your postcode if you are eligible.  

Prime wardrobe.

Prime wardrobe is a service that allows you to try on the clothes before you buy them. The kind of items that are included are watches, shoes, women accessories, men and kids categories. 

You have up to seven days to try on the items before decided whether to keep or return the items. Amazon will only charge for the items that you keep. 

Amazon Prime Day. 

Amazon Prime Day is an exclusive event where prime members can get access to special deals on items such as speakers, clothing, and even toiletries. 

Amazon Prime Day this year will be on the 21 & 22 of June 2021 so make that a date to check out any good deals on Amazon. 

Cheers for reading X

Confessions of a Crummy Mummy

My Sunday Photo 20/06/2021

Happy Father's day to the best daddy in the world my boys could ask for :)

Reasons why we love you, daddy

Hey readers,

As is Fathers day coming up I thought I would do a post for my husband who is an exceptional daddy, unlike my dad I won't go there, lol. 

Reasons why we love you, daddy.

You so chilled and don't follow any scedules.

You also stay calm and keep your togetherness whilst mummy is an emotional wreck.

You are really enthusiastic about reading the books at bedtime with different types of voices making it that extra special.

You are so anal and when you do something you put 100% into it. 

You think outside the box and have a creative flair in an organised manner which results in you having quirky ideas and you can bring them to life. 

You are hands-on and a maker and I can't wait for you to make our bunk beds they will be so bespoke!

You keep things simple where mummy struggles greatly with this making everything much more complicated than it needs to be.

Your always open and tell it as it is, a vagina is a vagina no messing about.

You never hideaway and the top lesson that you teach your children is truth whether that be about mental health (mummy's lol) or how the car works.

 Communication is very important for you and you want to pass that importance on to your children. 

You make your children feel calm knowing that you are a true and trusted caregiver in their life. You will protect them and always love them unconditionally.

You have a wicked sense of humour. 

You hold me high on your shoulders making me feel like a warrior.

You are not scared to cry or shamed and open to emotions.

Your the bedrock of this family and keep everything together.

Life is complete with you in our lives.

You accept me for who I am and don't put pressure on me but encourage my strengths. 

Happy Father's day. 

Cheers for reading X