Today, my darling, if you didn’t know, is International Women’s Day. A global day to celebrate the social, economic, cultural and political achievements of women. The day also marks a call to action for accelerating gender parity. On this day there are a few things I would like you to know. There are many important […]
Moving house can be one of the most stressful times in your life. For many people it’s right up there with divorce and bereavement. When you break it down and think about what is involved, it’s no wonder either. Finding somewhere new, finding a buyer if you have a house to sell, being in a […]
Being a parent is rewarding in its self but while looking after your children there can be very little time left to spend on yourself. However, you can treat yourself by ensuring that you have a few key fashion items and accessories in your wardrobe. These items need to be practical. You no doubt get […]
Summer is in sight and with a few nice days already behind us you might be thinking ahead to summer holidays, wardrobes and anything else that makes you sparkle. Anyone else had to crack out the sun cream already? It’s nice to sparkle a bit in the summer months and we have a few suggestions […]
One of our favourite things to do is to travel as a family. I write a lot about family travel on the blog and about not being afraid to explore different types of holidays in a range of locations with children. Talking to other parents though, there are lots who choose not to travel far […]
Guest Post by Gabriella Diesendorf. Gabriella is a freelance writer from Australia and a devoted mother. She loves badgering about beauty, green lifestyle choices and parenting techniques, and if you mention attachment parenting or natural makeup she will bore you to death. The bond between grandparents and their grandchildren bears a great significance for children’s development. Not only can a strong […]
Planning for a festival doesn’t have to be stressful. We always pack far too much with the six of us, but I’m sure it’s possible to pack light and just take the essentials, or have a few things that serve a few purposes. Keeping warm If you are doing the full on festival thing you […]
Many couples are choosing to get married after they’ve had children now, and this enables them to celebrate their big day with their children. If you’re planning a wedding, and you want the children to take centre stage, here are some ideas to consider. Show-stealing outfits Your wedding day should be all about you, but […]