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Disguising my mum tum with a little help from Maidenform Shapewear

‘Shapewear is the canvas and clothes are the art’. That’s what the founder of Spanx famously said, but what she [...]

By |September 27th, 2019|Parenting, Reviews|2 Comments

3 simple ways to teach kids internet safety at home

How can you make the internet safe for kids? The short answer is you can’t, but as a parent what [...]

By |September 25th, 2019|Parenting|3 Comments

Why shopping vouchers for breastfeeding makes me SO mad!

Brace yourselves: this is going to be a ranty one. Have you heard the one about new mums being offered [...]

By |September 23rd, 2019|Breast feeding, Parenting|15 Comments

5 fun things to do in Southampton with kids

It’s famed for its association with the Titanic; it’s integral to the birth of the Spitfire and it’s the home [...]

By |September 20th, 2019|Family days out, Parenting|1 Comment

10 signs you’re suffering from back-to-school empty nest syndrome

'A feeling of grief and loneliness parents may feel when their children leave home for the first time to live [...]

By |September 18th, 2019|Parenting|6 Comments

A sneak preview of the new Shaun the Sheep movie Farmageddon

'An exciting and heart-warming sci-fi comedy adventure that takes viewers from Mossy Bottom all the way into deep space, via [...]

By |September 16th, 2019|Parenting, Reviews|0 Comments

10 simple steps for the perfect night’s sleep

When was the last time you had a decent night's sleep? I don't mean with a baby or small people [...]

By |September 13th, 2019|Health, Parenting, Uncategorised|1 Comment

To my son’s teacher on his first day of school – I’m sorry

‘It’s going to be the bestest day ever’. Those are the words of my son before his first day of [...]

By |September 9th, 2019|Parenting|8 Comments

#MySundaySnapshot

#MySundaySnapshot this week comes from our local kids' hair salon (yes that is a pink Fiat 500) where we've been getting [...]

By |September 8th, 2019|Parenting|8 Comments

5 healthy after school snack ideas for under £1.50 #ad

At least £100 pounds. That’s how much money I reckon I shell out on after school snacks over the course [...]

By |September 6th, 2019|Parenting|17 Comments

5 things to consider when planning a birthday party for your child

More than £320. That’s the average cost of a child’s birthday party in the UK if the latest figures are [...]

By |September 3rd, 2019|Parenting|0 Comments

A letter to the mummy whose baby won’t stop crying #ad

We've all been there. It's 3am, you've fed them, burped them, changed them, cuddled them and settled them back in [...]

By |September 2nd, 2019|Parenting|24 Comments

#MySundaySnapshot

#MySundaySnapshot this week comes from Ryde beach on the Isle of Wight, where we spent the bank holiday weekend on [...]

By |September 1st, 2019|Family life, Parenting|7 Comments

Our Isle of Wight getaway with Kingswood adventure holidays

Planning your next family getaway? Looking for something a little bit different that won’t break the bank? Then I may [...]

By |August 30th, 2019|Parenting, Reviews|1 Comment

10 great reasons to take on an allotment with kids

Ever toyed with the idea of taking on an allotment? Wondering whether it's a good idea when you’re juggling work, [...]

By |August 29th, 2019|Parenting|6 Comments