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About crummymummy1

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

10 ways to help manage your baby’s eczema in winter

Got a little one who suffers from eczema? Worried it will flare up in winter? Then this post is for [...]

By |September 5th, 2018|Parenting|1 Comment

My back to school new year resolutions

Three years. That's how long I've been a school mum for, and the truth is during that time I've picked [...]

By |September 3rd, 2018|Parenting|27 Comments

#MySundayPhoto

Anyone else glad term time starts again this week? We've had a fun packed summer but I have to say [...]

By |September 2nd, 2018|Parenting|5 Comments

5 reasons I’m loving Boots Mini Club’s AW18 collection

Are you a fan of Boots Mini Club? Want to know what’s in their AW18 collection? Then read on! We [...]

By |August 31st, 2018|Parenting, Reviews|7 Comments

Getting back to school ready with Smiggle®

Am I alone in thinking back to school prep is waaay more exciting than it was when we were little? [...]

By |August 29th, 2018|Parenting, Reviews|11 Comments

How to throw the perfect sleepover

It was only a matter of time. Not only does everything seem to be about rainbows, unicorns and flip sequins [...]

By |August 27th, 2018|Parenting, Reviews|0 Comments

#MySundayPhoto

I've got a confession about #MySundayPhoto this week: it wasn't actually taken by me. It was taken by Misery Guts [...]

By |August 26th, 2018|Parenting|7 Comments

10 top tips for returning to work as a breastfeeding mum & WIN a Philips Avent electric breast pump worth £125!

Going back to work after having a baby? Want to continue breastfeeding? Then this post is for you! The thought [...]

By |August 24th, 2018|Competitions, Parenting|2 Comments

10 things they don’t tell you about holidays with kids

Holidays with kids. After spending two weeks 'off' with three kids and a husband on a short fuse I've come [...]

By |August 22nd, 2018|Parenting|5 Comments

Why we’re all just a TEENY tiny bit in love with Dr Ranj

Have you heard the news? I'll give you a clue: I'm talking about a TV doctor, a certain glitterball trophy [...]

By |August 20th, 2018|Parenting|9 Comments

#MySundayPhoto

If you saw #MySundayPhoto last week you'll know I was charged with the task of producing an emoji/rainbow/unicorn birthday cake [...]

By |August 19th, 2018|Parenting|5 Comments

10 ways to make the most of a childfree mini break

Two whole days and two whole nights. That’s how much time we’ve got childfree coming up thanks to the in-laws, [...]

By |August 17th, 2018|Parenting|1 Comment

7 wishes for my daughter on her 7th birthday

Seven. That’s how old our oldest turns this week. And I genuinely don’t know where those seven years have gone. [...]

By |August 15th, 2018|Parenting|15 Comments

How to find the right nursery for you & your child

Got a little one starting nursery soon? Want some expert advice on what to look for – and what questions [...]

By |August 13th, 2018|Parenting|1 Comment

#MySundayPhoto

#MySundayPhoto this week is my task for the week ahead: producing a birthday cake to the exacting requirements of my [...]

By |August 12th, 2018|Parenting|7 Comments