Jodie Alice Fisher A personal blog from the heart of a young Mum
2014 is over! Gone. It seems to have really flown by. I’m not even going to reflect on my goals this year as we’ve had a pretty bad year for our personal life and I’m quite relieved that it’s over.
We have had a few wonderful moments and in some senses 2014 was one of our best years. We welcomed our third and final daughter to the world. Of course, that itself had its difficulties but I’m excited to be going into a new year as a completed family.
We’ve gone into 2015 with a broken car and a poorly P2. She was diagnosed with a mild case of Scarlet Fever and has been pretty ill since Boxing Day. However, my online life and the experiences I’ve had thanks to my blog have been incredible!!
The companies I’ve been lucky enough to work with and the products we’ve been sent have been amazing. I don’t even have words for it! It’s not only made life easier but it’s opened my eyes to so many wonderful things and experiences. This year I became a Fisher-Price Mum and I also joined the Bernard Matthews Family Panel.
I feel so lucky and to say thank you for everyone’s support I have a competition with some fantastic prizes up for grabs. One lucky winner will get their hands on all of the following prizes;
Babasling Classic Organic Pebble (RRP £44.99)
This sling is so simple to use. I chose the classic to be entered into this prize as I thought it was very unisex. It’s made from 100% organic cotton. It can be used straight from birth and in five different positions. It can be used indoors or out which makes this a perfect, simple sling for parent and baby.
Baylis & Harding Skin Spa Herbal Therapy Collection – Mulberry, Hollyhock & Thyme Body Radiance Gift Set (RRP £14)
This luscious gift set includes Bath Milk, Body Polisher, Body Cleanser and Body Butter. Enjoy the aroma of Mulberry, Hollyhock & Thyme to uplift and refresh your skin. Everyone’s skin deserves a little treat to get it started in the right way this year.
Russell the Sheep Dog (RRP £34.99)
We’ve had the lovely company of Ewan the Dream Sheepfor P3 who is the perfect companion for babies, well Russell the Sheep Dog is a toddlers best friend to help with sleep. With his cute little face and a soft blue and green light show that lasts for 30 minutes. Unlike Ewan there are no pre-recorded tunes however you can record a personal message, story or song that lasts up to 4 minutes long which is then put on a loop 8 times lasting the full 30minutes of the light glow.
Rockabilly Kids (RRP £6.99)
We’ve been using the Rockabilly Kids Toothbrush for a while now and P1 loves it. It’s the hygienic and fun toothbrush. It’s just like the Weebles where they wobble and never fall down. There are six characters to choose from; Astronaut Andy, Cowboy Clint, Footballer Freddie, Vet Valerie, Chef Cheryl and Superstar Stella. They each come with 3 toothbrush heads meaning just one toothbrush will last the whole year!!!
The competition is running for two weeks so check back daily for extra entries and the possibility of extra prizes that will be added.
What are your resolutions?
To try and be greener with baby number 2! Cloth nappies, reusable wipes and washable breast pads! x
We did for our second. Not third though
my new years revolution is to loose weight and be more confident and beat pcos so i can start my family i love my nieces 🙂
I want to end the year in less debt than I started it in!
Me too!
I haven’t really made any as too busy looking after my newborn so I guess my resolution is to put her first.
Aww thats lovely though.
Once my knee is healed I’m going to start going to triathlon club… well just the swimming part (as I’ve been told I’ll probably not be able to ride anymore) 🙂
Oh no!! I hope 2015 is a bit more positive.
to be healthier
Fab goal!
to be more patient
Lovely!! Good luck.
to drink more water
Very important!
Make an effort to Save more Money
We’re doing this too
To smile & laugh more in 2015
I need to do this!
dont give up wiyh anything you trying to achive keep smiling
Great advice!
to always believe in my future and fate and that things will always look better
I hope you have a lovely 2015!
Excellent giveaway – this year I plan to drink less, spend more time at home and do some housework. Stephen :o)
Housework?! What is housework?! 😉
So many…put to find a positive everyday i the one I’m really trying with for now!
Good luck
To lose weight and get fit
To slow down a bit and enjoy what I have
Good luck!
To lose weight and have a healthier lifestyle!
Me too!!
to put weight on!
Interesting.
Not to make them, as I only break them. Instead to make small life changes through out the year
Ahhh a shame.
Ours is to be the best parents we can be to our first baby bump due 21st February. So excited x
Congratulations. My middle one was born in Feb!
To get back to walking 2 miles a day when my broken foot heals
I hope it heals quickly! I walk 6 miles each day, the school run is 1.6miles there and 1.6 back, times two!
DRINK MORE WATER
Excellent choice!
rush less
If only…
To start running and get fit!
Id love to start running!
To eat more healthily (and hopefully lose some weight at the same time!)
Wishing you all the best
To lose weight! 🙂
Me too. Wishing you luck
To make more time for my children
Its funny how we find it hard to do this. I struggle even though im surrounded by my children each day
to make sure my kiddies laugh everyday =)
Lovely goal?!
To make more time for myself without feeling guilty!
I struggle with this!
To tackle the junk draw and clear stuff out.
I have a junk drawer and cupboard too!
To look after my skin.
What products are you using?
To sit less and get up and go more
to keep fit and lose weight
Good luck in 2015!
to lose a bit of weight
I think we all seem to want this. Good luck
To take control of my health and put plans into actions
Great outlook. Good luck with the competition and with 2015!
Learning to be less uptight and to go with the flow more 🙂
Great idea!
get my 5 a day x
This is so difficult. Good luck!
To lose weight
Me too
To dust off the road bike and get out more
Great idea!!
To get more sleep and go to bed sooner. Wishing you a very happy new year. x
I wish you a happy new year too!
To complete my CBT therapist training
Good luck!!
not to make any more new years resolutions
What about goals? Things you want to do in the year. Like visit a certain place.
To go outdoors every single day regardless of the weather.
Lovely goal!! I hope you have scarves and gloves 🙂
To stop worrying over trivial matters
Good luck!!
to get more organised!
I should do this too. Good luck with the competition!
None this year! 🙂
Oh no!!
Throw out the salt pot
Excellent!!!
I make it every year and fail it every year but to lose weight and get to a weight I am happy with. This is my year!
Im toning up over losing weight. Good luck!
I really want to lose a stone in weight minimum, its not much to some but i know losing a stone and getting fitter will make me feel alot better in myself
Im doing the same. Not so much to lose weight but i need to tone up
Plan ahead more and delegate things so I can get a little more me time (possibly selfish but a less hassled me will be good for everyone!).
I agree. I should probably do the same.
To organise everything for work and nursery the night before so I’m not rushed and late in a morning!
I need to take this on board too!!
Stress less about things which cannot be changed
Good resolution. Good luck with 2015.
Hopefully move to a larger property with garden
We need this too!
To set a wedding date after 6 years
Oh wow!! Congratulations
to continue with my successful weight loss
Glad to hear its successful. Any tips?
To try and get my house finally decorated this year. Didn’t go so well with that resolution the past 2 years but maybe third year will be the one lol
Third time lucky!!!
to get fit and healthy
Me too!! Good luck.
Loose some weight!
Good luck in 2015
To drink more water everyday
Yes!! Good goal.
positive outlook every day 🙂
I wish i could do that too.
To lose weight by eating less and moving more
Great goal
to stop smoking
This has been surprisingly common for 2015! Good luck!!
I’m going to try and keep my eyebrows tidy – it’s only a little thing, but I want to look a bit more groomed in 2015!
I really struggle with my eyebrows! X
I’m going to cook more meals from scratch.
I hope to do this too.
To finish some quilting projects and camp more with family and friends
Camping!!! Oh i forgot about camping.
Stop smoking 🙂
This has been mentioned a few times today. I wish you all the luck!
to get back in to my size 10 jeans
Good luck in 2015.
to worry less, I am always stressed out, I need to take things in my stride more and chill-out!
Anthony Harrington
What a lovely goal!! Good luck in 2015.
Get out of the house more. At the moment i can go weeks without leaving the house and it isnt fair on me or my family.
Ive just wrote a post saying exactly this!
To get on the property ladder and finally become a home owner x
I have this wish too but dont think it’ll happen this year
LOSE WEIGHT!
Me too!
To eat healthier and strive to be wealthier
Being healthier is certainly popular for 2015!
Like you, I resolve to do more with the little people. I’m terrible for not getting paints out because I know it’s going to get messy. This year I plan to do (or go to) at least two special activities each week.
Yes i have this issue. I always weigh up whether the mess is worth the 10minutes of amusement. Things will change this year.
to be totally focused and stress free – working full time, start uni this month, getting married later in the year eeeekkkk
What a wonderful year you have planned
To learn to drive!
Good luck!!
My resolution is to save more money on our food shopping and bills and save the extra for a family holiday in a couple of years time xxx
My tip for this is to buy the “basics” versions of food. they taste the same and more often are healthier or higher in meat content
To be healthy and successful
Wishing you luck!
To quit smoking. It was also my resolution for 2014 🙁
Let’s hope 2015 is a healthier year for you! Good luck
to get more vitamins into my body…i seem to be ill all the time
Ahhh good idea. I’m doing the Juice Plus diet as I don’t eat enough good things.
be a more positive person
This would be difficult for me! Good luck
To try and stop worrying as much about little things.x
This is great advice.
I make the same resolution every year! Get healthy and more active…!
Me too!
To exercise regularly throughout the year.
I need to do this too
To get out and about with the kids more
We’re all guilty of this. It’s on my list!
Drink more water
Good choice!
To eat healthier and be more inventive when cooking
I need this inspiration too!!
Exercise more, made a good start already!
I need tips for exercising. I just cant find the time
hello great blog hope you have a good newyear
tis year i want to save enough for a deposit on a house 🙂
This is a great goal. I wish you all the luck.
To start running & i did my first run / crawl yesterday 🙂
Ive thought about taking up running too. Its finding the time with 3 kiddies though. Good luck!
More patience and compassion……………..x
I need more patience too.
To lose my baby weight after my little one is born (due 31st jan) 🙂
I wish you all the best.
Start on some lovely sewing projects x
Oooo this is a good idea. Ive still got to finish two santa sacks ready for next year!
I haven’t made any this year as I never stick to them! xx
What about a goal? To laugh more. Or go somewhere? I wish you all the best in 2015.
to try and eat more fruit
We are going to be doing the same. Have you seen the Hello Fresh boxes??
to challenge myself to do more things
I’d love to know what sort of things.
lose weight
This seems to be a popular goal. Im wondering if its due to the food consumption over christmas! Good luck.
To lose a stone before my hols
I wish you all the luck!
Make more time for others.
Thats one of my goals too. I didnt see my best friend for the whole of 2014. Not acceptable. Good luck!
read more books this year
I’d love to have the time to read books. I can just about manage a magazine each month.
to quite smoking, so far so good 🙂
Well done. A very very good goal for 2015. I hope you succeed.
I WANT TO TRY & GROW MY OWN FRUIT/VEG
Oh wow!! This is a fantastic idea.
To cycle to work instead of going by train so as to burn up calories instead of the wallet
This is a really good idea
To go for a walk everyday.
This is a great goal. I’m thinking of doing the same actually.
The same resolution every year which is to lose weight and be healthy.
I wish you all the luck!
To lose one stone in weight (by 28th February 2015). I’m going to eat healthily, reduce portion sizes and exercise more. Keeping a food diary will help me keep on track and monitor my progress.
What a fabulous resolution! Im also on a diet. Ill be reporting weekly so please check in !
Stay healthy and drink more wine 🙂
Im not sure these two go hand in hand… But both very good 🙂
To get a new job that is more suitable and that I actually enjoy!
I hope you succeed in your hunt.
To finish all the decorating jobs that I’ve started but never finished.
I’d love to be able to decorate.
To start searching for the job that I love instead of a terrible work/life balance
This is a good goal! It’s always best to be happy.
Happy 2nd Blog Birthday! its my blogs 2nd birthday too (on 14th jan :D) crazy how fast it goes!
my resolution is to lose the baby weight plus an extra stone. shes 4 months old now – no excuse!
My youngest is 3months. There’s no excuse for eating a packet of biscuits a day. Good luck with your plans!
Get healthy, both mentally and physically
What a fantastic goal. Good luck in 2015!
To get to my ideal weight
Me too. Good luck with your resolutions.
To spend wisely. I would say loose weight but I fail on that every year 😉
To try and lose some weight xx
Me too!! Good luck in 2015 and the competition
To lose weight!
Me too!! Good luck with your goal
To start exercising again
I made 10! I won’t repeat them all here but it’s more exercise, take more of a break from work and spend more time with family and my partner.
Lizzie Dripping
Excellent resolutions!!! Happy New Year!
lose a bit of weight!
Me too!! Good luck.
To spend more time as a family
What a great resolution!! Good luck with the competition.
I haven’t made any resolutions. Just to carry on with a postive on life. 🙂 ️xx
Positive outlook
Good luck!! Positive thinking
always such a pleasure to read. I hope you have a brilliant 2015 although it seems that it’s not started off all that great 🙂