I wrote recently about time management issues and how although I don’t have much spare time to achieve things I am creative about how I use my time, so MOST of the time manage to achieve quite a lot everyday. It never feels like enough of course, so I am constantly trying to think of ways […]
Keeping toys clean
Trying to keep children’s toys clean can be really hard work. The toys I find the hardest to clean tend to be bath toys as they get grubby really quickly and the squirty toys are especially hard to keep clean, as they can quickly get full of black, gungy grime. Making sure that you squirt […]
From baby to toddler: how breastfeeding changes
After four babies, my breastfeeding journey ended rather abruptly following a bout of hand, foot and mouth. Across the four children I’ve roughly worked out that I have given around 10,000 breastfeeds over 10 years. Breastfeeding a baby is very different to breastfeeding a toddler though, so not all these breastfeeds followed the same pattern. Like […]
The benefits of skipping for busy mums
Skipping – one of those things I did everyday in the playground at school and something that my daughter has also done since starting school, carrying a skipping rope in her bag most days and even being entered for a school skipping display last year. Skipping however is way more than a playground activity. It […]
Instantly jazz up your living room
If your living room is starting to look a little tired, then it may be time for a revamp! Not sure where to start? Lacking in inspiration? Then fear not. We’ve got you covered. Here are some great ways to instantly jazz up your living room, today! Check it out. New Flooring Start by redoing […]
Disinfecting the natural way
Disinfecting like most parents, is something I do on a regular basis. As well as the normal keeping things clean type of disinfecting and wiping down toys etc that I do on a continuous basis; if anyone is sick, I always feel as if I have to do a massive clean and I disinfect everything […]
The new playground craze
We’ve had loom bands, Moshi Monsters, football cards and a whole host of other things but the next craze on the horizon is….drum roll…Num Noms ! If you are a little unsure about what on earth these are you are not alone. I fully admit to thinking “what on earth are they?” even after seeing them […]
The ultimate guide to buying a prom dress
Buying a prom dress should be a really fun and exciting time for a teenage girl, but it can quickly turn into a nerve-wracking experience when it becomes difficult to find the right dress that will bring out your very best features. So if you’re shopping for a prom dress for a daughter or for […]