That awful moment when…

No one said parenting and motherhood in particular was going to be glamorous. There are some very yummy mummies out there but let’s face it if you get to the end of the day without being covered in at least one of the following: milk sick poo wee food snot dribble pen paint chalk glue …then […]

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All about nesting

Nesting…it’s a funny old thing isn’t it? Did you do much nesting when pregnant? How did your nesting instinct change with different pregnancies? Did you nest more with one child than another? I think I ‘nested’ with all of my pregnancies. Most of this involved a massive cooking session a few weeks before the babies […]

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Little Shoppers

Do your children like shopping? Or playing shops at least? My eldest LOVES shopping but it is safe to say the other three are not interested.They do love role play, let’s pretend and especially popular in our house are playing shops or cafes. If your children are similar or if they enjoy collecting things, you might […]

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Don’t tell me that…

Listening to other mums is simply soul-destroying sometimes.  Whether they actually believe their own hype or use it as a cover-up to hide their own insecurities, I am not sure, but when you are a busy mummy trying to do your best with minimal support and feeling rather shitty about yourself, you really don’t need to hear any of the […]

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Valentines tasty snacks for your little ones

Little ones don’t have to miss out this Valentines Day. This morning the children had toast and strawberries cut into hearts and loved them. For a mid-morning snack we opened up the red pepper hearts after a busy run around at the park. Ideal for babies from 7+ months (Stage 2) who are learning to […]

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