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About crummymummy1

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

#MySundaySnapshot

It might look like it was taken abroad, but #MySundaySnapshot this week was taken right here in the UK, on [...]

By |September 15th, 2019|Allotment, Family life|6 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

5 things to consider when booking a band for your special event

Got a special event coming up? Thinking about booking a live band? Then this post is for you! Whether you’re [...]

By |August 28th, 2019|Family life|0 Comments

#MySundaySnapshot

#MySundaySnapshot this week was taken on the last day of our holiday at Lulworth Cove in Dorset - it was [...]

By |August 25th, 2019|Parenting|6 Comments

Getting school ready with Treads shoes & win a pair of school shoes!

More than £250. That’s the average cost of kitting one child out for starting school if the latest figures are [...]

By |August 22nd, 2019|Competitions, Parenting|0 Comments

How to train your baby like a dog: what’s the big deal?

Have you seen Channel 4’s latest parenting show? If you haven’t seen it the chances are you’ve heard about it, [...]

By |August 21st, 2019|Parenting|0 Comments

#MySundaySnapshot

#MySundaySnapshot comes from Longleat Wildlife and Safari Park in Wiltshire, where we spent the oldest's eighth birthday this week (8 [...]

By |August 18th, 2019|Family days out, Parenting|9 Comments