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 […]
Why you aren’t getting things done and tips to change that
We all have a whole host of things that we want to get done. Whether immediate, short-term goals or long-term dreams for the future, many of us have at least a vague idea of things we’d like to achieve, but for every goal that we want to achieve, it can feel like there are at […]
Things to do in Blackpool with a family
We’ve been to Blackpool a few times over the years. It’s about an hour and a half drive for us so it’s not too far for a day out. We’ve still never been to the illuminations though. Something for the list maybe? Have any of you ever been? A few years ago we visited The Pleasure […]