Wardrobe essentials for busy mums

behaviour and the great outdoors

I still haven’t reached that point after having children where I enjoy buying clothes for myself. Anyone else? I think there are a few reasons for this. Firstly I’ve still not reached that point where I’m happy with how I look and feel in clothes, secondly, as anyone with little ones knows, you end up […]

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The benefits of snow play

snow slide

There’s no doubt about it, playing in the snow is so much fun. Especially if it doesn’t come that often. Playing in the snow can bring the biggest smiles to the smallest faces, and that first time the snow falls, well there’s no other way to describe than totally magical. Witnessing your child’s first experience of snow and snowflakes is truly wonderful.

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Tips for stress-free Christmas travel

Christmas travel

Travelling with children can be stressful at the best of times, but over Christmas if you have to travel that can go up a notch. Some new research from the Accident Advice Helpline has cited lots of tips from parents for travelling with children over the festive period. Leaving in plenty of time, filling the car with […]

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Christmas Cocktails

Christmas cocktails

Who out there enjoys a good cocktail or mocktail at Christmas? Making cocktails and mocktails can be so much fun, and it’s a great activity to do over the festive period. My personal favourite cocktail is a Long Island Iced Tea. We tend to vary it by either adding lime or lemon juice and we […]

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The importance of active play over screen time

a trip to the beach

The impact of winter on active play We all know very well that there are so many benefits of an active lifestyle over a sedentary one, that goes for both adults and children. We know we should exercise regularly to keep fit, we know we should get fresh air and get our hearts pumping everyday. […]

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Baking Christmas bread with the children

Christmas bread

This Christmas loaf is packed full of flavour, easy and affordable to prepare, and a perfect way to get the children involved in the kitchen whilst they are on holiday. You will need the following ingredients: 500 ml of water 2 tablespoons of active dry yeast 4 tablespoons of olive oil 130 g of sugar […]

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