Articles written by Emily Macdonald
June 4, 2014 - Written by: Emily Macdonald
‘Life isn’t about waiting for the storm to pass… It’s about learning to dance in the rain’. When you’re in a storm in life, it’s easy for others to quote the above words of wisdom, I mean they’re beautiful, aren’t they? But while dancing in the rain sounds poetic when the waters are calm, it’s much easier said than done. This... Read the rest of this post...
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Articles written by Emily Macdonald
April 22, 2014 - Written by: Emily Macdonald
I’m not someone who has ever had a set plan; I have dreams and aspirations but I’ve learnt that there is so much you cannot plan for and, as you change and develop as a person, the things you want from life also change. This month, I want to share something with you all. I hope you find encouragement from... Read the rest of this post...
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Articles written by Emily Macdonald
March 25, 2014 - Written by: Emily Macdonald
I’ve had the misfortune of being on the end of some seriously narcissistic behaviour recently. We all have people in our lives that we find it hard to get along with or whose personality clashes with our own but what do we do when we realise that someone in our life is bringing us down? Like all personality disorders the... Read the rest of this post...
Categories: Emily Macdonald Fire me up baby! Love & Relationships Rant
Articles written by Emily Macdonald
February 25, 2014 - Written by: Emily Macdonald
This week I was horrified to learn that Olympic gold medallist Rebecca Adlington had had a nose job in a bid to quell the torrent of abuse she had suffered since stepping into the spotlight. I sat back, appalled and angered that a bright, intelligent, hard-working woman had felt the need to change her appearance to feel accepted. I, for... Read the rest of this post...
Categories: Emily Macdonald Fire me up baby! Mirror Mirror: Self Improvement
Articles written by Emily Macdonald
January 28, 2014 - Written by: Emily Macdonald
This weekend I went to a ruby wedding anniversary! It was wonderful to share in the celebrations of a couple who have been a big part of my life and, fat and full after a lovely meal, I and many others looked on as the couple’s children took centre stage to recount their childhood. With 6 children and 5 grandchildren... Read the rest of this post...
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Articles written by Emily Macdonald
December 30, 2013 - Written by: Emily Macdonald
Hello!! I hope you all had a lovely Christmas! I for one am pretty bummed that I no longer have an excuse to drink at 9am… What a busy but lovely few days in the Macdonald household! Happy children, tired adults and plenty of Doctor Who DVDs!! (if only I had time to watch them.) 2014 looks set to be an... Read the rest of this post...
Categories: Domestic Goddess Mirror Mirror: Self Improvement
Articles written by Emily Macdonald
December 17, 2013 - Written by: Emily Macdonald
How often have you said: ‘I do like getting gifts but I LOVE giving at Christmas?’ Everyone loves giving right? It gives you a warm feeling inside when you know you have found the ‘perfect’ item for a friend or family member but, in the season of good will, where can we draw the line between giving for others and giving for ourselves? …Have you ever felt uncomfortable opening gifts? or sensed the pressure looming across the room towards you. Have you found yourself mentally rehearsing your reaction because you’re afraid you’ll look ungrateful? Would you change YOUR gift-giving ways if you knew your recipient felt this way?
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Articles written by Emily Macdonald
December 3, 2013 - Written by: Emily Macdonald
We did the unthinkable this weekend! We put our Christmas tree up early, normally I’m a last minute kinda girl, I’ve never understood why Christmas should start so early, but, having missed out on festivities last year, due to er….. giving birth, we decided, what the hell! Let’s be THAT family! So, while the (synthetic) fire crackled and the decs... Read the rest of this post...
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November 19, 2013 - Written by: Emily Macdonald
Over the last few weeks, as I have settled back into work and home life (following half term) I have had a profound revelation: I NEED TO BLOODY CHILL I’m a perfectionist! A lot of people will see this as a positive attribute right? I mean there’s nothing worse than a substandard job. A perfectionist will put in 100% to... Read the rest of this post...
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Articles written by Emily Macdonald
November 5, 2013 - Written by: Emily Macdonald
Being a parent can often feel like one big guilt trip, you fear you’re not doing things right, one day on a short fuse and you worry the damage done to your children is irreplaceable. (Image via) I intended to make this week family time, with the husband off of work and a few days’ work free myself, I had... Read the rest of this post...
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