Keeping little people hydrated can be a challenge sometimes. I have always found it hard myself to drink the recommended intake of water each day. I can tell if I haven’t drunk enough as I get a headache. The children have busy schedules, especially my big girl, who does pretty much every activity going. She […]
Safer sleeping habits: part two
You might have read the first part in our series of articles on safer sleeping habits. If not, you can read it here. I’ve never been a big fan of cot bumpers. They make me nervous. Tassels dangling and the potential for children to get stuck underneath them have meant that I’ve always looked for […]
The art of a successful school run
A successful school run for me involves: meticulous preparation a good system and routine a bit of luck Although only two of the children are of school age, the school run involves all four children and myself. That means that every night before school: five sets of clothes are put out ready hair styles have […]
Bathtime rituals
Bathtime is one of my favourite parts of the day. All the children in one room at the same time and all loving the water. It doesn’t matter if they are in the bath or the shower, they just love the chance to play and splash about together. You might have read our articles recently […]
Four ways to update your child’s bedroom
As your children grow and mature they will naturally outgrow their bedroom. Your child’s bedroom is a space to call their own so it’s essential that the space reflects both their personality and their age. However, this can be tough on a parent: emotionally, and more importantly, financially. Consequently, it’s helpful to stick to designs […]
Money saving tips for families: part nine
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 busy mummies guide to running a marathon
If you have ever run a marathon or are thinking about it you will no doubt have read a range of marathon training tips and perhaps pulled together a training plan for yourself, and possibly also a diet and supplements plan. This may have included all or some of the following tips : Give yourself […]
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 […]