Which brand of nappies the children wear has never particularly been something I am fixed on. I remember when my first child was born going through an ‘only Pampers will do’ phase, but I soon learnt that there were many other nappies that did the job just fine. Since then it’s been more of a […]
Bubble Mania
Lots of children love bubbles. Sometimes children go crazy for them, constantly trying to pop them and other times they have quite a hypnotising effect. Bubbles are great at parties, but you really need a bubble machine to avoid one of the adults having to constantly produce them. One bubble machine you could try is […]
LEGO fans listen up
Are your children fans of LEGO? All my children gravitate towards the stuff but my eldest son who is seven absolutely loves everything LEGO related. He seemed to go almost overnight from needing help building everything to building a range of wonderful things out of LEGO with ease. I am always so impressed how easily […]
Skin protection in the mountains
Just because you are off on holiday to somewhere other than a beach resort or just somewhere hot in general doesn’t mean you don’t need to think about protecting your skin and of course your children’s skin too. I remember years ago on a lunch break jotting down a list for an impending skiing holiday […]
Living a long, healthy life
All of us want to live for as long as we can, but we also want to be as healthy and as happy as possible. The sad truth is, there are all sorts of disasters which could strike at any time. That doesn’t mean that you should live in fear. However, it is worthwhile to […]
Get outside more this winter
Having a garden gives you an outdoor space you can have fun with. You might watch the children play in it, throw a ball for the dog or just sit out and enjoy the fresh air, but many people feel that their garden goes unappreciated in the winter. It can feel much too cold to […]
How to cope without a washing machine on a family holiday
Packing to go away with a large family is a military operation, without a doubt. However, it is always made easier if I know we will have a washing machine or better still, a washing machine and tumble dryer. You know you’re a mum when you get excited by a tumble dryer right? In those […]
Gift ideas for Mother’s Day
As we are coming to the end of February, for many of us our focus turns to Mother’s Day. It’s not all about the giving and receiving of gifts but a celebration of our love for our mums’. Being a mum of four myself, I look forward to the cuddles and affection from my sons […]