The memory of a good book can stay with you for a lifetime. I’ve always rated a book based on its ability to absorb me into the story and make me feel part of it. There were numerous books that did that for me as a child. Roald Dahl’s books such as Danny the Champion […]
Fitness goals
There has been a bit of a fitness theme on the blog lately, inspired by my recent marathon and also the new mums fitness campaign that Kiddicare are are supporting. Everyone’s fitness goals are different and I recently outlined my own here. Taking the plunge and getting started can be difficult, but what if you […]
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 […]
Fitness for new mums
Getting fit after giving birth is very personal thing and often depends on the mum and delivery. It also of course depends on the baby (it can be more challenging if you have a baby that likes to be held the bulk of the time) and of course the amount of time you have available […]
Your baby, your choice
The breast vs bottle debate is not something I openly get involved in normally, but there is so much in the press at the moment it is hard to ignore. There are some people who have the choice taken away from them, often for medical reasons and might for example be told they cannot breastfeed. This […]
A new day, a new superhero
Do you live with any superhero fans? Superheros are a big deal in our house. One of the children went from being a big Toy Story fan at the age of two to being totally immersed in superheros by the age of three. I don’t remember there being a period of transition, it just seemed […]
Summer drink ideas when pregnant or breastfeeding
When you are pregnant or breastfeeding the thought of drinks outside in the sun and long summer nights drinking pretty cocktails are quite frankly a bit of a tease. So when everyone is having a Long Island Iced Tea or a Pimms this summer what will you be drinking? I’ve never been a big drinker, […]
Little people, big questions: part three
If you have been tuned into our series on “Little people, big questions” you will know that part two covered “Mummy, how is the baby going to get in?” – if you didn’t catch it, you can read it here. Of course, it goes without saying what part three relates to… Another one of those […]