I love to cook. I would be quite happy shut away in the kitchen all day with mountains of fresh ingredients and some tunes. When you juggle work and family, things like cooking for pleasure can go out of window. Occasionally I will get the chance to spend time cooking but I normally have our […]
Take a break
Why don’t you take a break someone said to me the other day? I had a little laugh inside… Being a parent can feel a bit like a never ending treadmill sometimes, especially when you are combining that with working as well. When I worked for the local authority I was an eat at my […]
Vitamin D deficiency: what you need to know
What do you know about Vitamin D? We get most of our Vitamin D from sunlight on our skin. The vitamin is made by our body under the skin, in reaction to summer sunlight. However, if you are out in the sun, take care to cover up or protect your skin with sunscreen before you […]
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 […]
The many benefits of online shopping for busy mums
Finding time to shop can be hard for busy mums. In an article I wrote a while back I said that I did all my Christmas shopping last year in the middle of the night from my Smartphone, whilst breastfeeding my baby. Whether you stay at home to take care of the kids, have a […]
Moving from a cot to a bed
A while back I wrote an article on milestones. One of the big milestones for little people has to be moving from a cot to a bed. It is a milestone that all parents approach differently and when you choose to make the switch will depend on a number of things: If your little one […]
Running aids
If you have been reading the blog recently you will have noticed some marathon-related articles. We’ve covered: The busy mummies guide to running a marathon The busy mummies guide to finishing a marathon Marathon recovery tips Now whilst I love setting myself the challenge of the next marathon, I enjoy the race and certainly the […]
Family-friendly dining: part three
Welcome to part three of our family-friendly dining series. If you missed part one you can read that here and part two here. In this article we are looking at the suitability of Brewers Fayre for family dining. We booked the Craigside Inn in Llandudno and having booked already I rang the night before just to […]