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About crummymummy1

I'm a wife, mama of four, freelance journalist, author & blogger. Not necessarily in that order!

5 ways to prepare for a newborn in the wake of coronavirus

Preparing to welcome a new baby in the not-too-distant future? Worried about what the coronavirus outbreak means for you and [...]

By |March 13th, 2020|Competitions, Parenting, Pregnancy|27 Comments

5 things to consider when planning a home renovation

What makes a good home design? It’s an interesting question, because what works for some people would be a complete [...]

By |March 12th, 2020|Family life|3 Comments

6 things to do after a car accident

Been involved in a car accident? Worried about what to do if you do happen to be involved in one? [...]

By |March 12th, 2020|Health, Parenting|0 Comments

Unique & personalised Mother’s Day gift ideas you can buy online

On the hunt for the perfect Mother’s Day gift or want to give someone a nudge in the right direction? [...]

By |March 11th, 2020|Parenting, Reviews|6 Comments

10 things that have changed between my first & fourth baby!

They say every pregnancy is different, but what I didn’t appreciate is just how much things change over the course [...]

By |March 6th, 2020|Parenting, Reviews|10 Comments

7 ways to try & turn a breech baby naturally

Nearing the end of pregnancy with a baby in the breech position? If you’re reading this the chances are the [...]

By |March 4th, 2020|Parenting, Pregnancy|2 Comments

How I fell victim to the Maternity Allowance tax glitch

Self-employed and expecting a baby in the not too distant future? Planning on claiming Maternity Allowance? Then you MUST read [...]

By |February 28th, 2020|Parenting, Pregnancy|7 Comments

How to make a Peppa Pig cake in 10 easy steps

Got a little one who loves Peppa Pig? Want to know how to make them a Peppa Pig cake without [...]

By |February 26th, 2020|Parenting|5 Comments

Stay at home mums are not ‘economically inactive’!

Brace yourselves: this is going to be a ranty one. Heard the one about the Home Sectetary who reckons 'economically [...]

By |February 24th, 2020|Parenting|9 Comments

Win tickets to The Baby Show at London’s ExCel!

Fancy winning tickets to The Baby Show at London’s ExCel centre? Then read on – because we’ve got three pairs [...]

By |February 21st, 2020|Parenting|2 Comments

7 fun things to do at the beach for under £20 #ad

(AD: This is a sponsored post in collaboration with Morses Club) Did you know the average cost of a family [...]

By |February 17th, 2020|Family days out, Family life, Parenting|12 Comments

WIN a family ticket to see Peppa Pig at Brighton Dome!

We’re kicking off half term with a brand new competition for all the Peppa Pig fans in the house: the [...]

By |February 17th, 2020|Parenting|9 Comments

To my third born on her 3rd birthday

Ever heard the saying blink and they’re eight? As the owner of an eight-year-old I totally get it, but I [...]

By |February 14th, 2020|Parenting|8 Comments

Coronavirus: just how worried should we be?

How worried should we be about coronavirus? I ask after waking up to email alerts from both school and nursery [...]

By |February 10th, 2020|Parenting|13 Comments

5 home interior trends I’m loving in 2020 #ad

Hands up who loves scrolling through social media for home interior inspiration? The thing I love about the start of [...]

By |February 7th, 2020|Family life|7 Comments