You might have been reading our series of posts on money saving tips for families recently. There are a number of ways families can save money and we have covered several different areas so far in this series. One of the ways to save money is looking at your shopping bills, and finding new ways […]
The perfect sleepover
I always loved a sleepover as a child. There was always something exciting about going for a sleepover at a friends house or having a friend to stay at my house. One year, for my birthday I had a sleepover in my parent’s caravan in the back garden with a few friends. My dad set […]
Making bathtime a sensory experience: part two
You might have already read part one of our ‘making bathtime a sensory experience‘ article a while ago. We love bathtime in our house, especially when lots of bubbles are involved. I wrote in that article, that I am always on the look out for products to enhance the bathtime experience and appeal to the senses […]
Milestones
When you have children you embark on a series of important milestones with them. The first time you hear them cry The first feed The first dirty nappy (if you have had a hospital birth they often won’t let you leave without this) The first night (normally interesting) The first bath The first smile The […]
Getting a pet for your child: The how NOT to guide
When the big kids were three and four we bought a goldfish as a little pet. He didn’t last long. He swam around a few thousand times and that was about all. I had rabbits and hamsters mainly when I was little and I loved them. So after the fish was no more, I had […]
The most difficult age
Recently a few people have asked me what I feel is the most difficult age. Now all I can comment on is my view so far. We are yet to reach the teenage years, so I am fully prepared to change my point of view when the time comes. So far for me, without a […]
Boosting children’s health and development
As much as I am fortunate that my children all eat a balanced diet and a variety of fruits and vegetables I am still a big fan of supplements. Supplements are just that…they should ‘supplement’ a good, balanced diet, not act as a filler for something that is not present in the diet. I have […]
Medicine cabinet essentials for babies and children
We all know that a well stocked medicine cabinet is an absolute must have with little ones in the house! But what should you keep in it? I always have a big stock of Calpol and Nurofen and feel a tad anxious when we start to get low. I also feel a bit lost without […]