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About crummymummy1

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

#MySundayPhoto

#MySundayPhoto was taken at our local Wyevale Garden centre, where Misery Guts and I were invited to try out their [...]

By |November 25th, 2018|Parenting|4 Comments

5 stocking fillers no self-respecting stocking should be without

Started your Christmas shopping yet? Wondering what to put in their Christmas stockings this year? Then read on! When it [...]

By |November 23rd, 2018|Parenting|8 Comments

Growing into a little lady with Molly Brown London

Seven going on seventeen. That’s what I often find myself saying about our eldest, who seems to be growing into [...]

By |November 21st, 2018|Parenting, Reviews|0 Comments

The 10 stages of me-time mum guilt

Me-time and mum guilt. If you're a mum the chances are the two go hand in hand: you can't have [...]

By |November 19th, 2018|Parenting|15 Comments

#MySundayPhoto

#MySundayPhoto this week is from a series of pictures I took of the littlest one earlier in the week. I [...]

By |November 18th, 2018|Parenting|4 Comments

Lest We Forget – & why I don’t think we will

Lest We Forget. That’s one of the key messages behind events to mark Armistice Day, when we remember all those [...]

By |November 16th, 2018|Parenting|1 Comment

10 fun winter activities for kids #ad

Wondering how on earth you’re going to entertain the kids all winter now the nights are drawing in and the [...]

By |November 14th, 2018|Parenting|6 Comments

5 ways we make life hard for ourselves (& what to do about it)

Ever feel like life is harder than it needs to be? Do you find yourself getting stressed about things you [...]

By |November 12th, 2018|Parenting|11 Comments

#MySundayPhoto

'On the 11th hour of the 11th day of the 11th month we will remember them'. As I write it's [...]

By |November 11th, 2018|Parenting|3 Comments

What should you look for when choosing a school for your child?

They say to teach is to touch a life forever. It’s a profound sentiment, and a terrifying one if you’re [...]

By |November 9th, 2018|Parenting|6 Comments

Getting ready to ramble for BBC Children in Need

They say there’s no such thing as bad weather, just inappropriate clothing – and it’s true. If you’ve got all [...]

By |November 7th, 2018|Parenting|6 Comments

Win a Paddington 2 Christmas bundle worth £25!

Got a Paddington fan in the house? Know someone who would love to receive a Paddington bundle this Christmas? Then [...]

By |November 5th, 2018|Competitions, Parenting|24 Comments

#MySundayPhoto

#MySundayPhoto this week was taken in the New Forest, which turned out to be the perfect backdrop for images for [...]

By |November 4th, 2018|Parenting|6 Comments

The truth about hand, foot & mouth disease

Hand, foot and mouth disease. It’s sounds like something farm animals might get, but if you’re the parent of young [...]

By |November 2nd, 2018|Parenting|8 Comments

5 easy ways to raise money for BBC Children in Need

It’s that time of year again. The clocks have gone back and the nights are drawing in, meaning only one [...]

By |October 31st, 2018|Parenting|5 Comments