Over the last few years World Book Day has become a favourite day for the big kids. Often they have been able to dress up and last year we had a Matilda and a Superworm which was lots of fun. This year there is no dressing up but they have to take in a favourite […]
Treats for mums
Life as a mum can be very busy and hectic. If you are anything like me, you’ll find it hard to stop for a break and indulge in some TLC. No matter how busy life gets, though, it’s always important to get some me-time and treat yourself every once in a while. Here are five […]
Maintaining good eye health
The eyes are the window to the soul (you only have to look at these eyes to understand that) and yet we often take them for granted. When we think about establishing a healthy regime and look at diet and exercise, we often forget to look after our eyes. I always tell the children that […]
Skin protection in the mountains
Just because you are off on holiday to somewhere other than a beach resort or just somewhere hot in general doesn’t mean you don’t need to think about protecting your skin and of course your children’s skin too. I remember years ago on a lunch break jotting down a list for an impending skiing holiday […]
Living a long, healthy life
All of us want to live for as long as we can, but we also want to be as healthy and as happy as possible. The sad truth is, there are all sorts of disasters which could strike at any time. That doesn’t mean that you should live in fear. However, it is worthwhile to […]
Staying energised on the slopes
So you are off on your family skiing holiday…yay! Super excited to see that white stuff and clip your boots into your skis. Can you smell the mountain air yet? I’m sure I can from the moment I step onto the Eurostar. Thing is, just because you are off on holiday, it doesn’t mean the […]
Win a $100 ebay gift card
Are you a fan of ebay? I have bought and sold countless things over the years on ebay and especially since becoming a parent. Just last week, I purchased some fantastic cot bed sheets for the little boys that I am really pleased with. The fit is great, quality good and they wash really well. What’s […]
How well do babies see?
Have you ever looked at your baby and wondered how well they can see you? At birth? At two weeks? Two months and then as they grow and develop? How amazing would it be to be able to understand just what they can see when? Now you can! Vision Direct has launched an online tool to […]