Rachel Bustin

Maternity Leave Second Time Around and How It’s Different

I’m back to work in just 3 weeks. Maternity leave second time around has gone extremely fast. But then I’ve had a toddler and a baby to care for. Plus I lost my dad right at the start. Do I feel ready to go back to work? I do and I don’t. I do to have some adult company and to have some time for me. I don’t in that I can’t bare to leave my girls. 

The End of Maternity Leave Second Time Around and Why It's Different!

Maternity leave first time was amazing, once we got into a routine. We went to our baby sensory classes, went for walks and to the shops. I had time to stop and take it all in. Second time, well it’s different!

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#LuckyLinky Week 84

#LuckyLinky Week 84

Hello and welcome back to #LuckyLinky Week 84. As you all know I love to enter competitions and have been doing it for years, much longer than I have been blogging! So I want to see all your lovely competitions all in one place. It will make it much easier for all of us who love to enter competitions and…
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A Sister’s Struggle by Mary Gibson

A Sister’s Struggle by Mary Gibson

Today I’m happy to present my review for the blog tour for A Sister’s Struggle by Mary Gibson. A rich family saga that is perfect for a Winter read. Read on for my review and the chance to win 1 of 2 ebook copies. Book Description – A Sister’s Struggle A young girl struggles to keep body and soul together&…
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C500 Police Accredited KeySafe Review and Giveaway

C500 Police Accredited KeySafe Review and Giveaway

I believe you can never be too careful or too cautious when it comes to home security. In fact as you are reading this I’m having a fence put up around our large front garden. My house is on a footpath, so last year I had garden gates erected to deter people from walking across my lawn with prams …
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The Christmas Play Rehearsal by Sue Wickstead

The Christmas Play Rehearsal by Sue Wickstead

I do love this festive time of year. I loved being in the nativity play at school. For a few years I was an angel. I can’t wait until it’s my girls time to be in the school plays. This weekend we started reading The Christmas Play Rehearsal by Sue Wickstead as one of our Christmas books.
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Do You Give Enough to Charity?

Do You Give Enough to Charity?

Ask yourself and answer honestly – do you feel as though you give enough to charity? Can you honestly say that you couldn’t give anything more to charity? However you answer that question, it is worth considering as we are always being asked to give more and more to charitable causes, all of which a worthwhile. According to a study&…
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The Herodrive Vehicle Collection Review

The Herodrive Vehicle Collection Review

Growing up I was a huge fan of Batman and Superman. In fact I’m still a huge DC fan so love The Flash as well. Getting the chance to try out the new Herodrive vehicle collection was a hit with me as well as my daughter, yes I’m a big kid! I suppose I’m fascinated with kids …
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#LuckyLinky Week 83

#LuckyLinky Week 83

Hello and welcome back to #LuckyLinky Week 83. As you all know I love to enter competitions and have been doing it for years, much longer than I have been blogging! So I want to see all your lovely competitions all in one place. It will make it much easier for all of us who love to enter competitions and…
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PJ Masks Mission Control HQ Playset Review

PJ Masks Mission Control HQ Playset Review

My daughter has been a fan of PJ Masks for a while now. We reviewed the PJ Masks Deluxe 16 Figure Pack a while back if you remember and the PJ Masks Time to Be a Hero DVD. Her favourite character is Owlette, because she is very smart and helpful. For those of you who don’t know who or what&…
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Little White Teeth Review and Giveaway

Little White Teeth Review and Giveaway

It’s the 1st of December, the start of a crazy month of competitions for everyone. With a toddler and a baby I’m not going to be keeping up posting a competition each day, so I though I’d do one every other day through out advent. Today’s competition is a copy of The Little White Teeth. It’…
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What We Have Enjoyed in November

What We Have Enjoyed in November

Here we are at the end of another month. November has been short and sweet. Lots of walks in the woods, kicking about in the muddy puddles and leaves. At the start of the month, we took baby girl for her nasal flu shot, I was surprised she took it like a little trooper. It just goes to show she’…
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5 Alternative Burger Recipes

5 Alternative Burger Recipes

Tired of serving up the same old classic burgers? With burgers a firm favourite in our household, I say no to the chip shop and am always looking for new and exciting ways to make our meals. After a long day, having plenty of mouths to feed means that quick and easy is often the best option, but you can&…
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Niffler Plush Toys From Fantastic Beasts Crimes Of Grindelwald

Niffler Plush Toys From Fantastic Beasts Crimes Of Grindelwald

I remember exactly when the first Harry Potter book came out. I was hooked. Now years down the line I still love to read all the books over and over again. The Harry Potter world is so magical and extravagant, I can see why JK Rowling has invested her time into the prequel films Fantastic Beasts. The stars of the&…
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