Last week, we took a couple of our friends to a blogging event with us. The event didn’t quite go to plan (more on that soon), but after we had taken the kids for a lovely lunch, I suggested we let them blow off some steam, before the journey home. So we walked to the canal side and let them run …
Did you save for baby? Our Story
There are lots of sensible types that spent years saving vast amounts of cash, before they even began to try for their first baby. I would like to say Mr Hubby and I were exactly these type of people…. but well, we weren’t. Our story was a little less predictable. After 11 years together, one October day we decided that …
Pet Shop Girl
Baby certainly takes after her Mummy in her love of animals. She is captivated as soon as she spots a potential furry friend. As a family, we have visited many animal oriented places on days out, but one of the simplest pleasures for Baby is a trip to the pet shop. Showing the bunny her colouring! She adores it! For her, …
Beauty Issues When Pregnant?
Beauty Issues When Pregnant? Get a Gorgeous Glow in Your Maternity Months “You’ve got the glow! Are you expecting?” Getting your gorgeous glow on is a definite perk of pregnancy. Radiance and pregnancy seem to go hand-in-hand. And there is a sound explanation for the changes expectant mums’ experience. Image by Vanessa p. via Flickr “Multiple changes happen during pregnancy, …
Bake Something Funny For Money + £50 HomeSense Giveaway!
I LOVE baking, so when I was asked to Bake Something Funny for Money, I was more than happy to agree. Red Nose Day is on Friday 13th March and I am sure we all know about the causes it supports, but did you know just how amazing it is? Over the last 14 Red Nose Days £700,000 has been raised! …
What to Look for in your Child’s First Bed
What to Look for in your Child’s First Bed The time to move on to a real bed can come all too quickly in a child’s life. Suddenly your baby boy or girl looks gargantuan in their cot; just when you got them to sleep on their own! A child’s bed certainly has its own benefits, however, not the least …
Dear Defiant Daughter
When I became a parent I didn’t realise how incredibly frustrating dealing with toddler defiance would be. Lucky for us (?!) we have a bright and strong willed daughter….. who is prone to the odd pretty constant occasions of defiance. So here is an open letter to my daughter. Dear Defiant Daughter, Now, light of my life, I love you …
Our Snowy Walk
Being a parent means you get to experience lots of wonderful firsts through the eyes of your children. They are all special in their own way, some are dramatic, others more low key, but they are all still equally important. I remember the first time Baby rolled over, pulled herself up, went on a swing; so many wonderful moments that will be …
Treworgey Cottages, Cornwall – Our #ParentPanel Entry
Some blogging things need to be handled by the most important person…. that person being I recently heard Mummy talking about a place called Treworgey and it sounds awesome. So Mummy told me to write a list of all the reasons why I want to go. The first reason is the PONIES!!!!! Mummy used to be a Dressage rider/judge/trainer and I …
Bluestone Wales Review – A Family Adventure
Last week we went on our first ever family holiday, eek! Having already dropped the dogs at their holiday home (bye bye Lily and Lou Lou), we set off for Wales. We were very excited and couldn’t wait to get going! We had a really straightforward journey, stopping en route for lunch and arriving at Bluestone Wales just after 3pm. WHAT …
The Best of: January
Welcome to ‘The Best of’. How was January for you? It flew by for us, so here is a little recap of some of my favourite posts from January. I started the year by sharing my top ten posts of 2014, I picked the top 5 reader favourite’s and my personal top five. It was really lovely to look back on …
Drifting on the beach
Last week we experienced our first family holiday. I have a full review coming up this week, but I wanted to share part of the holiday here. I love to document the ordinary moments which we experience as a family. Often these moments are also magical to us in their low key way. We decided on recommendation from some blogging friends to …
Valentine’s Gift Guide for Him
Have you got the man in your life a Valentine’s gift yet? No, me neither (shhh don’t tell him!), but don’t worry I am here with some inspiration for you all. PLAYBULB™ Bluetooth Smart LED speaker lightbulb by MiPow – £60^. The PLAYBULB is an LED light, a speaker, a wireless, Bluetooth smart, music playing device. Is your mind blown …
Valentine’s Gift Guide for Her
There are two and a half weeks until Valentine’s Day, have you got your gifts organised? I thought I would share a few lovely things to buy for the lady in your life, or to provide inspiration for your list to the other half! Elle Macpherson Aromatherapy Foot Spa (RRP £74.99. Amazon, Debenhams) Mood boosting LED lighting and aromatherapy mist and oil …
Baby’s X-Factor Style Bath Time ‘Journey’
If you are a fan of X Factor, or indeed any other reality show, you will know the contestants always go on a ‘journey’. My own little superstar, not one to be left out, has gone on her own ‘journey’. Baby LOVES the bath, but for the first 15 months of her life she HATED it! Meaning I had a small, …
Why I want to live in Nice and Friendly Corners
We watch A LOT of Disney Junior, Baby LOVES it. One of our favourite shows is Sheriff Callie’s Wild West. If you are not familiar with this show, it features a cat as the Sheriff of a small American town, ‘Nice and Friendly Corners’. She is assisted by a bird, Deputy Peck and they have amongst their friends, a cactus …
Want To Play Toddler Bingo?
I recently shared some of Baby’s mischievous toddler antics in a post. I know she is not alone, so following Tired Mummy Bingo, I thought we could play Toddler Bingo! You might need to help them, as I am not sure they can all mark the cards themselves, so without further ado, grab your dabbers and let’s get cracking! 4. Got …
Baby Talk
For me, an exciting part of motherhood is watching your child learn to talk. The babbled sounds gradually becoming more recognisable words, is such a wonderful feeling. Needless to say, it also helps communication a great deal! Baby is 21 months old and has about 40 words, some of which are clearer than others. She has started to link two words …
Playing Chase
Having children makes you appreciate the simple things in life, a hot cup of tea and a private trip to the bathroom are my own personal favourites. Having children also gives you an excuse to enjoy simple moments that otherwise would pass you by. Baby and I go to the park quite a lot, she loves it so much and we both need …
Keeping Children Safe Online – NSPCC Share Aware Campaign
Digital technology is amazing and the internet is such a fabulous resource for all of us. I struggle to remember the days before Google, but the thought that our daughter will never experience a world without the internet is bizarre. However, for all of the wonderful possibilities that it brings, there is a worrying side that we all need to be …
Reduce Stress – Organise your Life
Late in 2013 I was diagnosed with PND, for the first time in my life I was experiencing stress and anxiety. For a number of reasons CBT group sessions are not for me, so I thought I would take control of my own feelings and find ways to smooth out the things that cause bumps in my road. In my …
Wintry Walks
Last week, just as our Christmas time with Mr Hubby was drawing to a close we headed out for a family day. Although there was a nip in the air, we were blessed with a lovely bright day. As we have annual passes, we travelled the short distance to Marwell Zoological Park. We have been there countless times, but it is …
Our Christmas 2014
It is a fact that all parents know, Christmas is more magical when you have children. Seeing things through their eyes, is THE best thing. Christmas is my favourite time of year, but now I am a parent I adore it even more. Our Christmas was quiet and spent with Mr Hubby’s sister (and her hubby) at our house, …
Baby is 21 months old
Baby turned 21 months old today. She is getting so grown up now and is so tall (like Mummy and Daddy). Her personality flourishes a little more each month. She gets feistier, brighter, funnier and has comedy timing that belies her age. Sometimes it is hard to be the sensible Mummy! Every day she makes me so frustrated I could …
Baby’s Top Moments of 2014
2014 has been a big year for Baby with so many milestones and fabulous experiences. I wanted to collate them all together in her 2014 round up. January Baby went to her first ever birthday party. February Baby learned to stand while holding on. Yikes! March She celebrated her 1st birthday and had an Alice in Wonderland Party. April . Baby was increasing the …
Huggies® Little Swimmers® Challenge
I have talked about Baby’s swimming journey quite a few times before. For a large part of this year, we were Konfidence Swimologists and we went swimming weekly with Aquababies West. She had a rocky start and really wasn’t keen at all. However, every week she improved so much and it wasn’t long before she was jumping in from the side, showing no fear at …
You know you’re a blogger’s child when….
I have been thinking recently about what it is like to be the child of a blogger. It is not all fun events and new toys; Blogger children have to pull their weight too. So I have come up with a list of attributes that set a blogger’s child apart from ‘normal’ children. You know you’re a blogger’s child when…. …
How To Make Pretty Perfect Party Bags
For Baby’s first birthday we threw her a party. I really loved the party bags I created, so I thought I would share them with you all. We had an Alice in Wonderland themed party, so I thought the doily’s worked with the whole tea party vibe. This was my first foray into the world of party bags. Despite my …
A Story of Infertility, Egg Donation and Joy
Sometimes you hear a story, that touches you and that you know will give hope to others. Today, I am going to tell you about one such story and this story belongs to my friend Lisa. Lisa and Dave had been trying for a baby and after two years had not had the joy they had hoped for. Lisa had just …
Her face
On a recent trip to the park I was snapping away and it struck me that as our children grow up they experience inevitable changes. One being their physical appearance. While people may bear a resemblance to their childhood self, those childish features disappear. As I looked at our daughters beautiful face, I wanted to freeze time and remember her, …