Did you know you can donate your breast milk? I first became aware of this eight years ago after my daughter was born. She initially required tube feeding and although I ultimately breastfed her, I was told that I was initially not expressing enough and that she would need something else to begin with. I […]
What is your health worth?
How much attention do you pay to your health? Do you eat well? Do you exercise? Do you smoke? How much do you drink? How much do you value your health? How much do you think genetics play a part in your health and how much do you think about the future? 23andMe, the leading […]
Spring style update for girls: part one
The weather in North Wales is still rather wintry at the moment. Lots of rain, LOTS of wind and even some snow last week. However, I have begun the process of going through the children’s spring and summer stuff and seeing what still fits and what doesn’t in anticipation that there are warmer, less windy days around the […]
The best on the go foods for little people
As a family who are constantly on the go we really value quality foods that can be consumed on the go. As far as I am concerned, being busy shouldn’t mean you compromise on taste or quality. Convenience foods should not equal eating rubbish as far as I am concerned. So when I pack the snack bag (which […]
Party time with Blaze
On Friday, in conjunction with UK Mums TV , Nick Jr UK and Great Gizmos we held an action-packed party to celebrate the UK launch of Blaze and the Monster Machines. This is a new show to the UK based around Blaze the monster truck and his pals and it premiered on Nick Jr at 4pm on Friday. You […]
Mother’s Day Moments
Mother’s Day – what does it mean to you? What sorts of things do you like to receive from your children? I love a good homemade card, something they are proud of and have put their time and energy into making, but by far the best Mother’s Day gift I have had since the older […]
Teaching children about hand hygiene
“Have you washed your hands?”How many times do you think you have asked this question since becoming a parent?I am estimating the following:At least 5 times per day x 365 days per year x 8 years = 14,600 times … and with four children that is a conservative estimate at that.Viruses and bacteria can live two hours or […]
Avoiding the after school low
The big kids (6 and 8) as we call them are busy, busy, busy during the week. They both work hard at school and try their very best. They also take part in a range of after school activities. When they first started school they would be very bad tempered at the end of the school […]
