For Navy WAGS...Parcel ideas.

It has come to my attention on a lot of the Navy WAG support pages that we enjoy sharing all things RN, So, I thought I would share a long list of parcel ideas for our men at sea x

PLEASE feel free to message me with your ideas that I can add to the list

Bathing

Facecloth

Luxury soap or favourite shower gel

Spot cream...just in case

Toothpaste

Electric toothbrush head

Dental floss

Luxury sponge(men like them too)

Hand sanitiser

Aftershave

Bottom wipes

Cotton buds

Shaving Gel
Hair Gel
Mouth wash
Comb
Nail brush
Moisturiser
Nail Clippers

Snacks

Noodles, super noodles, pot noodles(easier if you empty dry contents of a pot noodle into sealed bag)

Cous Cous

Savoury rices

Cup Meals(cupasoup, pasta in sauce etc)

Biscuits

Chocolate

Energy bars/breakfast bars

Nuts

Dried fruit

Mints

Sweets

Mini cereal boxes

Crisps(always check date as it can take weeks to arrive)

Crackers

Popcorn

Foods

Tinned(tuna, tinned ham, sardines etc)

Small rice pudding

Custard

Coffee

Tea bags(especially if they like a specific tea)

Hot chocolate

Syrups

Jams
Coffee whitener
Sauce sachets
Mini squash bottles/packets(robinsons make nice little squeezy packs)

PLEASE CHECK REGULATIONS FOR ALL FOOD ITEMS.

Clothes

Vest tops

T-shirts

Boxer shorts

Socks

Vests

Cap

Gloves

Scarf

Hat

Your t-shirt(sprayed with your perfume or scent)

Sandals

Spare shoes

Umbrella

Mac in a Pac

Pyjamas
Belt
Swim shorts
Goggles

Extras

Sunglasses

Blueys

Pens

Lube(for chaffing!)

Sun Cream

Hand warmers

Multi vitamins

Favourite bottle of beer or beverage(please check packing guidelines, and there is a alcohol % guide)

Family photographs

Diary

Mug(maybe with family photos attached, I did this and he loved it because it was large!)

Keyring

Book

Magazine

Amazon Voucher(Kindle/App purchases)

Cuddly toy

Kinky letter

Chewing gum

Paracetamol

Eye Mask

Ear plugs

Headphones
Back Scratcher(because you are not there to do it!)
Pack of cards
Drawing pad and pencils
Mini games(chess, draughts etc)
Pain gel
Blue tac
Water bottle

Obviously there are so many more items you can send, I would love this list to get bigger for future newbies to the Navy or military scene.

Please remember to check for any restrictions regarding items you can send to each deployment.

Post Office Information

Happy Tuesday xxx

Mini Post...

I know I have posted today but I have a few more things that didn't fit in with the last post.

Firstly I would like to say a HUGE 

THANK YOU!

For all your lovely comments on my last few posts. I love reading your comments and it always a relief to know you are not just babbling to yourself. I don't always get time to reply to comments but each and everyone brings a smile and I appreciate that you take the time to read my ramblings x

Secondly I am on a mission. M is for March and Management and Money.

Put them together and you have

MONEY MANAGEMENT MARCH!

I am going to spend March doing all I can to spend as little as possible and start managing all my money a lot better. I don't know about anyone else but I have good months and bad months. Thankfully good months outweigh the bad but when I do have a bad month it leaves me chasing my tale a little.

So pay all bills, buy everything as cheaply as possible and save!

Please wish me luck and please send me any tips you may have on extreme thrifting...

xxx

Home Comfort Creating...

Didn't know what else to call this post. Sometimes the title is the hardest part! Well, remember yesterday when I said I had a busy morning? Well that project has now been completed.

My plan for today was to do a little shopping(for absolutely nothing important, just all pretty, flowery and yarnful things) but sadly after the cleaning mission I went on yesterday(which a few years ago would have been a fraction of days cleaning and I would dance whilst cleaning too, but that is by the by) I was in too much pain to go walking :(

So instead I decided to finish the project and make the lounge a little prettier.

It is really hard renting. I owned my own home for 10 years from being 18 but sadly had to sell up and with the recession and needing a quick sale I didn't make enough to buy a new home and had to resort to renting. I find you can't really make it completely home.

The house I rented in Manchester was an ex council property and the house I am now renting is the same(It is actually a few doors up from the home I owned and the house I met my husband in...also where my cat was born!) I moved back here for the people. I have the most incredible group of friends here, but these types of houses for someone with my creative mind just don't fit the bill when it comes to all things vintage/crafty but I try my best.

WOW! That was a lot of waffle that no-one is probably interested in, but there it is.

I am so happy with what I have achieved so far(Oh and in this house it is an uphill struggle as the landlords are like the chuckle brothers and this is the house that Jack built...again another story)

This is an old oak unit that has been handed down from my Grandma. It is a little battered and a little old fashioned, which I don't mind but I wanted it looking a little prettier.

First coat after sanding. I have never attempted this before. I have a few pieces of furniture that I have acquired or purchased through the years that are all waiting for a little TLC, I just haven't been brave enough to pick up the brush. 

 TA DAH!!!

I am not sure if I am completely happy with it. I don't know if I have actually achieved a shabby chic look or I have made a mess! I think this is because there are no other pieces in my home like it.

Anywho it made me want all the lounge sorted so I cracked on...

There it sits, actually matches a bit now :)

Oh and have any of you got a gazillion DVDs stacking up? I have sooooo many and when I first moved they took up 8 LARGE boxes. Then my Brother told me what to do and when I moved again they only took up 2 boxes.

So obvious really! Box sets and Disney films are all still in cases but this is such a needed space saver so I thought I would share x

Happy Monday x

Lazy Sunday Afternoon...

Well it will be a lazy afternoon after such a busy morning. Every time I am laid up with my joints, back, mental health I get so frustrated that as soon as I am able, I am up and sorting/cleaning.

Sadly though I always end up back in bed because I am a muppet who just does that little too much too soon.

Today I got up, went downstairs(first time in days) and had every intention of crocheting cute little hearts whilst drinking tea all day. It didn't quite go like that though.

Since Christmas my sorting and tidying has gone out of the window which left a large part of my small lounge in disarray. Along with all the kiddies craft pa-lava and remnants of my Christmas creating there was a huge layer of dust and odds and sorts all out of place.

After a few hours of throwing away, dusting, sorting and moving I finally got my two units in order and looking decent again YAY!

My lovely dresser actually looks like it is suppose to instead of a dumping site.

My(and kids) craft shelves are finally organised too.

I am very pleased with my Sunday efforts and I even started another project but that will have to wait. Right now I am taking myself back to my pit, dosing up on painkillers and hooking some cute little hearts.

Happy Sunday x