Most parents go through it at some stage… the curse of the reluctant toothbrusher! It comes to us all at some point but not necessarily at the same time for each child. If you are reading this and smugly thinking that your child is a 5 star brusher who has been able to name all […]
School holiday activities: part two
Welcome to part two of our series on things to do in the school holidays. With a long school holiday ahead, I always think it can be nice for the children to have a project to work on. Last summer they took on a reading challenge and they have asked to do that again this […]
UK family days out: ideas for a perfect summer
Summer has certainly arrived, and the UK is currently enjoying lovely warm days. Just the sort of weather to get the family out of the house and exploring the island’s town and country areas at places that the whole family can enjoy and that stop the kids from becoming bored. Theme parks The nation’s various […]
Dealing with stubborn stains
As a mum of a busy and active family dealing with stains on clothing is a normal part of the week. Tiny tots and adventurous big kids come together to create a number of different coloured stains on a range of items. I’ve used Vanish and Oxy products over the years to tackle some of […]
Marathon recovery tips for busy mums
If you have been following the blog lately you will know that a while back I wrote an article on ‘The busy mummies guide to running a marathon‘. That was followed by ‘The busy mummies guide to finishing a marathon‘. After a marathon, your body feels unlike it has ever felt before. The first time […]
Chocolate for champions
My dad has never been much of a chocolate eater but he does love a classic Terry’s Chocolate Orange or a piece of Toblerone. I think both are regarded as something a bit different and not your average chocolate bar. Both of these are chocolates I associate with my childhood, as I remember these were […]
Summer drink ideas when pregnant or breastfeeding
When you are pregnant or breastfeeding the thought of drinks outside in the sun and long summer nights drinking pretty cocktails are quite frankly a bit of a tease. So when everyone is having a Long Island Iced Tea or a Pimms this summer what will you be drinking? I’ve never been a big drinker, […]
Father’s Day: gift ideas
As Father’s Day approaches, are you wondering what to get the Daddy’s in your life? Like any other gift buying time, you can go as over the top or as understated as you like. I tend to think that it is more about the sentiment behind what you have done as opposed to how much […]