Breastfeeding a first baby is quite different from breastfeeding subsequent children…when you have more than one it goes something like this… The first few days… the days and nights merge into one big long day when everyone sleeps except you feeding can be a bit awkward even if you have done it before – different babies feed differently […]
An open letter to my children: part one
These are my special memories, ones that represent our bond. I am so grateful to be your Mummy and so lucky to have experienced motherhood four times in four unique ways. Each time one of you was born, my heart grew bigger to hold all the love inside.
Money saving tips for families: part four
Buying footwear when you have a family can seem endless.Unlike us grown ups little feet are growing and changing shape all the time.When we buy new shoes as grown ups it is usually because previous pairs have worn out or we just see a new style or type of shoe we would like.Little people have new […]
Things I couldn’t manage without…
I’ve been reflecting lately on the things I couldn’t manage without. Now obviously the top of my list are my four wonderful children and my lovely man, but that goes without saying really as they will always be at the top of my list.What I have been thinking about are those things which help me […]
Keeping your make up tidy
Do you struggle to keep all your make up and beauty or hair essentials tidy and in one place? Does everything end up all over the bathroom? I like to be tidy and organised but as the week goes on I end up with my own bits and bobs all over the place. This large […]
Money saving tips for families: part three
Part three of our money saving tips for families is focused on beauty essentials. We have been looking at the concept of ‘switch n save’ to see if it is possible to save money by switching to budget alternatives on some of your regular beauty essentials.Take for example shave gel and nail varnish remover. Are […]
Tips on stress-free family days out
Nothing beats a good day out with the whole family. I think we have so much choice in the UK as well when it comes to fantastic days out.We have an array of both wet weather and dry weather options to choose from, which means that even when the weather is shocking we can still […]
Money saving tips for families: part two
Welcome to the second in my series of posts about money saving tips for families. In case you haven’t read part one you can read it here. Many families have been feeling the ‘pinch’ lately and especially post-Christmas. I am often asked for ideas and tips on how families can save money so I thought […]
