Weekly Favourites

I have been love everything and anything Outlander related this week

after that amazing season two finale!

Book

Outlander Colouring Book

I have been loving all things Outlander-ish this week!

I think I am trying to fill the sad void that the show has left!

I finished the third book in the series last week and now the TV show has finished it's second season

I dug out my Outlander colouring book that hubby got me for Christmas and have enjoyed
a few relaxing moments with this book

TV Show

Outlander

Of course it's Outlander what an amazing ending to season two

I loved it!

I am not sure why but this show and the book series just strikes something in me

and I feel like it's just "my show" 

 I will go into more details in my On The Box TV review on Wednesday

But wow this didn't disappoint the feels and tears had me heartbroken

It's going to be a long Droughtlander for me!

Blog

Lily Loves Lola

I have been following this blog for a long time and can really relate

to Victoria's battle with chronic fatigue and pain.

I love her life updates and watch her two pugs who are now old ladies! 

Movie

Angry Birds

We brought Oisìn to see this last week I didn't expect much

but this was really funny! Oisìn really enjoyed it and it kept his attention for the

whole time! 

Instagram

Day in the life of the Carriggs

This is a beautiful account with beautiful well shot pictures
of home, holidays, family and life

Album

Bella Donna~Stevie Nicks

I am still loving re-discovering the solo albums of Stevie Nicks

Being honest I don't think I have listened to Stevie's albums since I was pregnant

which was three years ago! I am currently loving listening to all the beautiful songs

which mean so much to me

This week I am really loving Stevie's first solo album called Bella Donna

In a break between albums with Fleetwood Mac Stevie called in lots of friends to quickly recorded this album. Songs from this album have gone on to become classics, Stop Dragging My Heart Around (with Tom Petty) Edge of Seventeen (which was later sampled by Density's Child) and Leather & Lace (with Don Henley) are all well known and of course I love them

But my favourites are Kind of Woman a song she wrote about Lindsey Buckingham in which she let herself worry about him on the road and the temptations that fall in his path.

The Highway Man is another favourite of mine from this album. I think Stevie said this was about the great rock singers and guitarists that she has worked with. I also think its about Lindsey Buckingham who she saw as an amazing musician but also someone she couldn't keep up with.

The lyrics, the music and the harmonies between Stevie and Don Henley all make this song so beautiful.

Drink

Belletti Prosecco~Aldi 8.99
There are a few things that I can be a bit of a snob about
Wine, Chocolate, Coffee and Prosecco I like good quality with these!
When I saw these prosecco in Aldi for the price of 8.99 I went back and forth for a couple weeks before I bought it. Wow I was surprised it is once of the nicest prosecco I have drunk!
It's how I like my prosecco dry with hints of apple and pear..... Delicious

Vlogger

Bits & Clips
I love Marie Bits & Clips and she is my go to when I want to smile
She doesn't have a set upload so when I see she has put up a new video
I immediately watch it! She has been flogging her way through Vid Con lately
and it has been totally refreshing to see it through the eyes of a down to earth person

Store

Penneys/Primark

For some reason Primark is called Penneys here in Ireland

Being honest I haven't been in this store in a long while 

but we need to pick up bits and bobs for a family wedding we are going

to later in the month and I forgot how good value for money this store is!!

They also have some beautiful home ware items too, with our bedroom getting

a revamp soon I will be picking up things from here soon!

So that's my favourites for this week

Now someone pass the prosecco it's finally THE WEEKEND!

Over The Weekend #38

This weekend turned out to be a busy one!

Friday Oisìn and I pottered around the house doing housework!

Saturday morning Paul and Oisìn went swimming early and then

we made our way into Dublin city centre to get three outfits for

my sister in law's wedding at the end of the month.

In actually fact we found both Paul and Oisìn beautiful suits in the same shop

that wasn't the problem. At this stage it was nap time for Oisìn and he didn't want to

get out of his pram to try anything on! He spent 15 minutes shouting "I DON'T LIKE IT"

at the top of his voice all over the store, while getting annoyed and strange looks from other

customers!! He then barged into the dressing room Paul was getting changed in, thankfully the sales assistant was a nice bloke and took it all very well. Soon bribery was used in the form of Peppa Pig books and chocolate lollipops! 

We then had to find accessories for me! Luckily I already had my dress, but I needed, shoes, bag, jewellery, and a hat to match!! Clothes shopping, with a tired and cranky toddler is like shopping with the spawn of Satan! Oisìn becomes a totally different child when he is tired, and he is not a child to sleep in his pram, like me he is too nosy and wants to see what's going on! We had to do naughty step in the middle of Primark/Penneys que tears, snot and other parents looking at us like we where the most awful parents on the planet! After another hour we where almost finished and more bribery was pulled out in the form of promised Burger King!

Everything was forgiven and forgotten once he got a Burger King hat!

He is such a funny little thing!

Once Oisìn was bathed and put to bed, candles where lit and prosecco poured!

I continued my love of rediscovering Stevie Nicks and listen to another favourite

In Your Dreams

We then watched Spectre not one of my favourite James Bond movies

but I love the title song!

So this morning Oisìn and I where up bright and early 6am!

After a big fry up we went to the Kids Club at our local cinema

It's quite cheap so we thought we would give it ago and see how Oisìn got on!

He loved it! From the popcorn, jellies, and big telly as he called it, he loved every minute

The great thing about kids club is it's chaos lots of little humans, talking, singing and cheering along!

There is no pressure if you kid is laughing or crying all the parents are in the same boat!

We will definitely be bringing Oisìn again he is already asking about Finding Dory

It's hard to believe sometimes he is still only two and half!

The rest of our day was simple, park, dinner and now I'm having a cuppa with a book in bed!

Large Primark/Penneys Haul

I never managed to get into Penney's in October so knew I was

definitely going to making time to do some shopping this week

I came home with four large bags got some Christmas presents for family,

cute things for Oisín, Christmas bits for the house and some pretty things

for me. Please excuse my camera it's barely working and getting a new for Christmas

Here is my haul!

One of my favourite things to do in Autumn/Winter is to buy new pyjamas
I will be stocking up on some in the next few weeks
Navy & Cream Leave a Little Sparkle Pyjamas €10
Red Robin Pyjamas €8

I also needed some heavy winter jumpers

even though it doesn't feel like November at the moment

 I know how quickly the Irish weather can change!

Grey Cable Knit Over Sized Jumper €18

I love this it's so warm and soft 

Pink Cable Knit Jumper €8

Grey Turtle Neck Knit With Shirt Effect €12

I needed some basics!

Leggings Black & Grey €3.50 each

Three Pack of T-Shirt Bras Pink, White and Pack €10

I think this is a great bargain for every day bras!

Red & Black Lace Plunge Bra €10

Black Tights €3

Hedgehog Slipper €3
Black Socks €2.50
Santa Battery Led Light €5
I could pass this I need some Christmas in November!
Snowman Marshmallow Candle €3
Black & White Handbag €12

Now on to Oisín's bits

Polar Bear Hat Knit Jumper €8

Messy Hair Don't Care Long Sleeved Top €2

Rudolph Sweat Shirt Jumper €7

Socks €3
Red & Navy Knit Scarf €3

This cute Reindeer shirt was €8
and is going to be part of Oisín's Christmas day outfit
along with a Tweed Jacket I got on sale in Tesco
and a waist coat and trousers from Next

So that is all from my haul this time! I also got allot stocking fillers but there presents for family and friends. I also got Paul a few things but he put them away before I could take pictures!
Have you been into Penneys or Primark? What are you favourites?

Small September Primark/Pennys Haul

I went back into Pennys/Primark last week

to pick up a few things for myself to add

to my Autumn wardrobe!

Firstly I needed some new shoes
The peach/pink pumps were €6 reduced to €1 in sale!

The tan boots were €19 I have been wanting a pair for ages
so I was happy to pay that for them

Leather effect cropped jacket this was only €14
It might fall apart after a couple of months but I don't mind
I only want it for the Autumn months anyway!
It is quite a small fit so I would recommend going up a
size if buying it

Sorry for the colour of this picture my phone is about to give up the fight and die

so the camera went crazy!

Just some random bits:

Strap vest top €2.50

Three pair of black tights €3

Straight leg jeans €8

Black leggings €4

Denim jeggings €8

Lastly I really liked this grey stripped Jumper

(sorry again picture isn't great)

It has a zip detail all down the back of the jumper

It's really over size and soft which I love it was €12

So that's it for now but will be back in Penny's/Primark

again in October for another haul!

Primark/Pennys Haul!!

After a miserable day yesterday of being sick and

Oisín teething I decided some retail therapy was needed

and went on a trip to pennys!

Oisín needed some Autumn/Winter clothes

so this haul is all for him!

 Firstly this monster grey sweater his was €7

Mummy's Super Hero long sleeve top €2

Move It Digger long sleeve top €2

He also need some new nightwear items

Two pack of Space themed pyjamas €8

Three pack of Dino theme sleepsuits €10

The one thing I do notice about Primark/Pennys sleepwear is there a small size

these are both 24/36 months and they fit Oisín

I really love this little Autumn outfit!

Striped grey & white jumper €7

Jeans €5

 Oisín starts day care on Wednesday

so he needed a new bag pack and beaker

Spiderman bag pack €8

Spiderman beaker €3

We always seem to need jogging bottoms for Oisín he goes through so many

these are great value two pack €7

so I got navy and grey, and blue and red!

Not a great picture but I also got

Oisín a winter coat

Blue with lining on the inside

Fleece hood and fur on collar

lovely coat for €14

Lastly a few essentials five pack of socks €3

two park of mittens €1

Cute winter hat €3

So that's my little boy haul

Hopefully will get myself something next time!

Small Pennys / Primark Haul

I had another trip to Pennys/Primark

last week for some bits

Here is what I picked up!

Mint Green Sleepy pyjamas €10

Navy Ballerina slippers €4

Sorry for the blurry picture!

Shoe liners socks €4

Peach dotted T-Shirt €3

Black maxi shirt €12

Arm leaf Cuff €1.50

Stack Rings €1.50

Three pack of yellow canvas €5

Coloured pegs with basket on sale €1.90

Coloured solar lanterns €8

Lastly I picked up some
Solar lights €1.30 each

Week In Pictures 44/52

This week was kind of slow
We spend the weekend gardening
and the working week kind of dragged
The type pf week when I woke up Thursday I thought it was Friday!!

Saturday:

Date night is Mexican night!

Sunday:

Sunday morning smoothies!

Monday:

Monday morning madness with this blueberry face!

Tuesday:

Buying things for Oisín's room!

Wednesday:

Fun on the swings with Granddad! 

Thursday:

Loving my Pennys/Primark stack rings!

Friday:

I must be crazy but I am doing this in June
Better get training!

Pennys/Primark & Next Haul for Oisín

Last week I took a long need trip
to Pennys/Primark
I also popped into Next
and got some lovely summer
bits for Oisin
These are all sized 24/36 or 1/2

All in one Later Gater swim suit with hat

We love these for the beach and the swimming pool

This was €8

Two pack of swimming trucks/shorts

One is dark navy and the other is blue with red flowers

These where €7

Pack of three short sleeved vests

€4

Sorry for the blurred picture

Two pack of shorts €6

Cute blue priate t-shirt €1.50

Blue Stay Cool T-Shirt €2

These two t-shirts are from Next

Two for €10

This cute little outfit is for a wedding we
are going to in Crotia in June
Boat short sleeved shirt €12
Coral Jeans €15