The Library
Wonder, nature, folklore, culture, creativity.
I write about all sorts.
This is a selection of my writing.
More recent work is on Substack.
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Desperately Seeking Slow
The irony of my blog name is not lost on me. My life is so not slow, the last time I had a slot to write a post was in March last year. Just before we moved to Cheshire for a slower way of life. Cheshire life is anything but slow. Baba+Boo has definitely made…
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My therapy on the slopes
Not sure I have seen my true colours more clearly than when I have two fibreglass planks strapped my feet and I am ploughing down a mountain. I have never really been a sporty person, it is something that has come from my husband and my children. Especially on holidays. I am outnumbered in the…
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First time skiing with kids
Choosing destinations, booking accommodation that works for us, knowing what to pack, and all that jazz that comes with sorting holidays is second nature to me. I never more than a few thoughts away from booking a trip somewhere. Deciding to go skiing for the first time with children was not that. Not any of that.…
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Numbers
Ten years of you. One year of no sleep. Of expanding hearts and new experiences. Learning to crawl, to walk, to talk. Two was the year that we became four. Giving you a new best friend. A sister you adore. Who says ‘he doesn’t ever stop loving me’. Afternoon naps and Fireman Sam. Being close…
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Celebrating Ten at Hotel Football
The boy has never been one for parties. His own or others. He asked if he could have one to celebrate being ten and wanted a football party. We thought as a special treat, we would book Hotel Football. Hotel Football has a football pitch on the roof overlooking Old Trafford. He counted down 47 days…
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Janaury, you have my heart
I getI saw so many posts on social media about January. And none of them were very positive. I used to feel the same when I was younger. That has slowly evolved as I have got older. Mainly since I have had kids. December used to be a month of searching for perfect party dresses…
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The centre of their gravity
I am a fan of motivational quotes. Little words of wisdom are dotted around my house and my office, they are my little cheerleaders. There is one that always stuck with me. “You are only confined by the walls you build yourself” This has always signified the mental walls I build to keep my comfort…
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London Came Calling
Trips to cities, can be draining with kids. If you go with no agenda, it can be so much relaxing. We did London in a very chilled way.
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The Good Life Experience
41 years old and had never been to a festival. The mister has never been able to convince me. Now we have a campervan, I had zero excuses. Well, I absolutely loved it. We all did. This is definitely a good place to get the festival bug. The festival is only an hour away from…
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Our Cornish Summer
When I started my business many moons ago, I had a little dream. I wanted a summer by the sea. Long lazy days with the children in our happy place. This summer we were able to do it. My business is in a good place and was left in safe hands with my mum to…
By Eve Bell 