I know, I've been MIA for more than a few weeks, and I was going to start this post by apologising, but to be honest, I'm not all that sorry. Lockdown has been tough and I've simply not had the brain space to keep writing here, too. But today is a new day – Izzy has gone back to preschool for the first time since 20th March (gosh, that feels like a lifetime ago!) so I've got some headspace during the day, and one of the first things I've wanted to do is switch the radio to Sc

This week on Facebook has seen a new photo challenge emerge among the netball community: to share some of our favourite netballing memories and tag at least 5 teammates, past and present. I'm aware that my #DitchingThePlastic series means I've ended up with some new readers who may not know quite how nutty about netball I am. But having looked back through my photos to take part in this particular challenge, it's dawned on me that netball really is part of my very being. When

Time is a funny thing, isn't it? Both of the following sentences feel equally valid right now: Option A: "I can't believe it's already been a week since my last #Write52 post." Option B: "I can't believe it's only been a week since my last #Write52 post." Delete as appropriate I guess... I know last week's post brought a great deal of joy to many people, so thanks for getting in touch to let me know it made you smile - that was the intention after all. This week has seen us t

Woohoo, I've made it halfway through the #Write52 challenge - that feeling of accountability has certainly spurred me on in the weeks it's been hard to find the time to sit and write a post. But it's been good fun sharing our #DitchingThePlastic tips these last 6 months, and I've got a few more up my sleeve for the next 6 months. But for now, I'd like to wish you all a happy, chocolate- and/or cheese-filled* Christmas, and a healthy, peaceful and fulfilled New Year. Normal se