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Altamont Gardens Carlow Snowdrops in Spring

I've been struggling to settle down to a blog post lately. Tiredness is a real issue for me since my cartotid artery dissection last yea...

Cliona Kelliher 28 Feb, 2016 14

beauty , diet , feminism

Why I hate dieting. A Rant.

Actually the title is a little misleading because I have never been on a diet in my life and I have no intention of ever embarking on one. T...

Cliona Kelliher 16 Feb, 2016 15

Lifestyle , parenting , reflections

Parenting Teens, some life-saving tips

Offering parenting advice is not something I like to do generally because I think every family unit is completely different and what works f...

Cliona Kelliher 6 Feb, 2016 12

donegal , Family , flowers

7 Days of Nature on Facebook, a compilation.

This post was inspired by my husband Mark who nominated me to post photos of nature for 7 days on Facebook. I loved doing it so much and got...

Cliona Kelliher 2 Feb, 2016 14

chalk paint , clay , craft

Valentine's Day Crafty Ideas, Upcyled Tins and more.

I'm not a huge fan of Valentine's Day to tell the truth, it all seems a bit contrived. I'm also getting really tired of being b...

Cliona Kelliher 25 Jan, 2016 12

Baking , Baking for Food Allergy , egg allergy

Flapjacks and Shortbread, egg free, nut free and delicious!

I had decided to do a lot more baking in the new year, partly because I think the sugar content is so much less if you make it yourself and ...

Cliona Kelliher 20 Jan, 2016 14

bereavement , Lifestyle , loss

The Meaning of Grief

The meaning of grief Yesterday was a sad day for a family and for a community. We attended the funeral of a beautiful young wo...

Cliona Kelliher 10 Jan, 2016 14

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