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Documenting milestones + OLYMPUS PEN GIVEAWAY Do you love summer? Even just the word ‘summer’ makes me feel happy. The expectation of gorgeous warm days spent having fun with family and friends is enough to see me cope with our freezing winters. Summer seems to be the time when so many memories are made and often have a nostalgic twist, either remembering …
Can you remember what life was like before your kids? It seemed to take us a lifetime to get pregnant with Ava, yet I struggle to remember our life before she arrived into the world. She had a tricky start and had us worried there for a while, but she’s tough and it wasn’t long before she was giving her …
Perhaps it’s because they haven’t yet found the right partner or rather, because they sense their biological clock ticking and their chances of becoming pregnant gradually diminishing. Whatever the reason, more and more single women are making the decision to fulfil their dream of having a baby anyway. These days (especially in the UK where legislation is very progressive regarding …
Watching my daughter on her feet singing along to every word of each song (well the Frozen ones!) totally mesmerised by her heroes was a memory that will stay with me for a long time to come. We were lucky to be invited along to experience Disney on Ice and although we don’t do many reviews, this was an invitation …
As parents we want the best our kids. We want them to be happy. The welfare of our children is more important than anything else. There’s a lot of information out there on how to raise a smart or healthy child. But how should you raise your children to be happy? 1. Be happy As a parent, make sure that you’re in …
The results are in! Ocean Florida reveals the UK’s all-time Disney favourites. Back in December, Ocean Florida launched the Ultimate Disney Survey to find out the UK’s all-time Disney favourites, from their favourite prince and princess, songs they can’t help but sing along to, and the Disney characters they’ve always dreamed of meeting! Over 15,000 Disney fans entered the survey …
The snowflakes have gone but the sun hasn’t woken up quite yet. This time of year can be a welcome lull in activity for us grown-ups, but for kids, it’s a time when restlessness sets in. The days are still short, the weather is drab and school becomes especially monotonous. But the truth is, this time of year is full …
Mother’s Day is fast approaching and the shops are filling up with potential gifts for us mums. I was treated a little early by Moonpig who sent me a gorgeous hamper filled with lovely treats. They identified me as a Magic Mum and I know there are so many ‘Magic Mums’ out there. As mums with develop superpowers don’t we? …
Ava loves all things ‘Princess’. For the sake of balance, she also loves her toolbox and cars. However, she definitely has that young-girl obsession with Princesses. We were recently contacted to see if we wanted to be part of the celebration surrounding the release of Beauty And The Beast, in cinemas 17th March and I knew it would be a big yes …
Do you get enough sleep? If you’re reading this and you’re a parent, I’m guessing the answer is probably no. As adults we know how important sleep is, to provide us with enough energy and brain power to get through the day. Sleep is also critical for a baby. When they’re asleep their brain is developing; processing all of the …
I love the process of writing a weekly gratitude list, as it ensures I consciously take in the small, but lovely things that happen every day. Then, they are immortalised here on the page, so I will always remember. This week I have loved; My blog theme finally being changed over! Lots of people signing up for …
I love the process of writing a weekly gratitude list, as it ensures I consciously take in the small, but lovely things that happen every day. Then, they are immortalised here on the page, so I will always remember. This week has been really hard and stressful. I’ve struggled to see past the issues, but totally believe there’s …
Keeping skin healthy in winter Winter’s definitely here in full force and I’m definitely NOT a winter person! I feel the cold terribly and my skin always suffers too. The cold, wet weather plays havoc with my hands, leaving them dry and itchy. Winter’s also the time of year when it’s much more of a challenge to keep our children’s …
We’re so excited to be flying to the Netherlands at the end of January to experience Efteling. What’s Efteling I hear you say? Well, let me tell you. Eeeek, I can’t wait! I already know that Efteling will be a magical fairytale, having spent hours perusing their site in advance of our trip. Efteling is a theme park, but a theme …
Learning through play with Mega Bloks & Mumsnet We have been working with Mumsnet and Mega bloks in a challenge to investigate learning through play. We were sent two products and couldn’t wait to get playing! Ava was sent the Block Scooping Wagon and the Big Building Bag (which includes over 60 bloks). I think we BOTH had a lot of fun. So, we …
We all know that there are times when it can be difficult to keep kids entertained. Especially when the weather turns and it seems like it’s just rainy day after rainy day. We are fairly outdoorsy, but the thought of wet slides and soaking bottoms doesn’t appeal to us much. So there are times when we are rained off; putting …
Private Tutoring: The most engaging way to learn What is Private Tutoring? A solid education is a vital part of any child’s future. Private tutoring is something that can benefit students of many ages and backgrounds in a variety of ways. However, for one reason or another, there are many students who require additional support in order to reach their full …
A couple of months ago Pampers got in touch and asked if I would be interested in being part of their Baby Board. Pampers is such an established brand, that it was a pleasure to team up with them. Over the next few months I will be sharing Pampers insights and news with you all. Giving you the inside track and the …
They’re are somethings that are tricky to talk about. They might make us feel awkward or uncomfortable. Canesten® believes you are more likely to reach your full potential if you feel comfortable with your own body. They have launched a campaign to encourage women to feel more at ease when talking about intimate health with their children. In many cases …
Many of us have pets at home and they become an intrinsic part of the family. I know our home wouldn’t be the same without Lily and Lou Lou. Dogs give us unconditional love, unlike any other animal. So it’s important that we have peace of mind when we are away from our honorary babies! To know that they are safe …
If you’ve got a winter getaway planned or are lucky enough to live somewhere warm and just want to take advantage of the few remaining beach days before the holidays get here, now can be a perfect time to go! The beaches probably won’t be quite as busy, meaning it’s an optimum time to go. Uncrowded beaches allow you to …
Last Sunday we were invited the the screening of the new Disney film, Ballerina. Due to be released in cinemas on 19th December, so perfect timing for festive family viewing. Ava loves Ballet and so she was very excited to get the chance to see the film before general released. We arrived at the Vue cinema in Leicester Square and were greeted by a …
I have talked before about our dogs. We have two Portuguese Podengos, one was a rescue and then we also have her daughter. Due to Lou Lou’s difficult start in life, she’s extremely anxious, 6 years have passed since we gave her a fresh start, but the damage had already been done. As a result of this everything scares her. …
One thing you have to get used to as a parent is mess. Kids make a huge amount of mess and a significant proportion of this mess is spillages! If I had a pound for every time Ava spilled her drink… Well, I would currently be on a beach in Barbados… Whether it’s in the living room or all over the …
I am a DisneyLife Brand Ambassador and this post was created in partnership with DisneyLife who have provided me with a free 12 month DisneyLife membership. I can’t believe how fast this year is going and we’re starting to make plans as we are approaching October half term. Hubby is working away during that week, so Ava and I will be …
The kids are all settled back into school and we are all looking forward to Christmas. For the kids of GCSE age, they have to get through the hurdle of mock exams, before they can celebrate. It can be hard to help children stay calm and relaxed about exams. While we all want our kids to be successful, we need …
I am a DisneyLife Brand Ambassador and this post was created in partnership with DisneyLife who have provided me with a free 12 month DisneyLife membership. We love reading at home with Baby and research has shown that reading to your children, in addition to the reading they do at school, benefits their development and learning greatly, which is not …
One of Ava’s big loves is shopping. She adores paying for things in shops and it’s even better when she can actually be the shop keeper! The Wooden Toy Shack sent her their Tidlo wooden shop/theatre, which as you can imagine she was thrilled about. I have mentioned before how I really dislike putting things together. Not being a lover of instructions, I …
Baby has never been a great sleeper, although to be fair I have heard stories of kids who are much worse than her, sleepwise. Like most parents we have tried a few different things over the last three years, to either get her to fall asleep, or to encourage her to stay in bed longer in the mornings. At three and a …
Do you cook with you kids? From scratch? As parents, most of us appreciate the benefits of cooking with our kids and passing on our culinary skills to them at a young age. In fact, 94% of parents believe cooking is a vital life skill, with 95% believing home cooking is the healthier option. Knowing these stats, it is surprising that …
