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About crummymummy1

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

5 life lessons from England’s World Cup defeat

‘England is the worst team ever’. Those were the words of my six-year-old daughter when England was knocked out of [...]

By |July 16th, 2018|Parenting|3 Comments

#MySundayPhoto

They say a picture says a thousand words and I think #MySundayPhoto this week really does! This was the look [...]

By |July 15th, 2018|Parenting|7 Comments

10 simple ways to look after yourself as a mum #ad

A person who does the work of many. For free. That’s one of the definitions of being a mum I’ve [...]

By |July 13th, 2018|Parenting|18 Comments

10 reasons to take kids on a P&O Cruise

Planned your summer holiday yet? Ever thought about taking the kids on a cruise? We live fairly close to Southampton [...]

By |July 11th, 2018|Parenting|0 Comments

How to keep your baby hydrated in hot weather & win one of 4 glittery Doidy Cups!

Do babies need water as well as milk when it’s hot? Should you boil it first? And do a formula [...]

By |July 9th, 2018|Competitions, Parenting, Reviews|12 Comments

#MySundayPhoto

I wish I could take the credit for #MySundayPhoto this week, but sadly I can't. I'd like to be able [...]

By |July 8th, 2018|Parenting|3 Comments

10 things I didn’t expect when I was expecting

What to expect when you’re expecting. There's tons of advice out there, from how you’ll feel to how you’ll look [...]

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

10 cheap & free things to do with kids in London

Planning a trip to London? Looking for things to do with kids in London that won’t break the bank? Then [...]

By |July 4th, 2018|Family days out, Parenting, Reviews|2 Comments

Should I let my daughter have her ears pierced?

'Mummy when can I have my ears pierced?' That's the question I'm being asked a gazzilion times a day by [...]

By |July 2nd, 2018|Parenting|30 Comments

#MySundayPhoto

#MySundayPhoto this week pretty much sums up our week: trying to stay cool in a heatwave (if you're in need [...]

By |July 1st, 2018|Parenting|7 Comments

10 reasons I’m loving ABC Design’s Salsa 4 travel system

Looking for a new pushchair or travel system? On the hunt for something practical and stylish that's worth your hard [...]

By |June 29th, 2018|Parenting, Reviews|3 Comments

The truth about post baby hair (& what to do about it)

Has your hair changed since having a baby? If so you’re not the only one: and the million-dollar question is [...]

By |June 27th, 2018|Parenting|4 Comments

Win tickets to see Teletubbies Live at Theatre Royal Brighton!

Know a little someone who would like to see the Teletubbies in their first ever live theatre show? We’ve got [...]

By |June 25th, 2018|Competitions, Parenting|0 Comments

#MySundayPhoto

#MySundayPhoto was taken a little further afield than usual this week: in Pembrokeshire, Wales, where Misery Guts was attempting to [...]

By |June 24th, 2018|Parenting|4 Comments

10 things I’d do if I won the lottery & WIN £50 Lottoland credit!

What would you do if you won the lottery? I don't mean £10 or £100, I mean the jackpot - [...]

By |June 22nd, 2018|Competitions, Parenting|7 Comments