Our big allotment challenge! (with a little help from Aldi)
After 14 months on the waiting list we finally have an allotment (pictured). I was surprised at how quickly it [...]
‘There’s SEAWEED in my Bolognese!’
It wasn’t seaweed, it was spinach (pictured), which was swiftly extracted by a shrieking BB and left on the side of [...]
Post baby running update: six months after the birth
It’s almost six months since I’ve been back pounding the pavements following the birth of Little B, so I thought [...]
Never let the truth get in the way of a good story
Apparently two thirds of parents don’t have enough time to read to their kids, and a third say they suffer [...]
Bing DVD review: this bunny will last beyond Easter
We’ve decamped to Dorset and the New Forest to grace the grannies with our presence over Easter. This year we’ve [...]
Lindt Easter chocolate review: the diddy lambs are almost too cute to eat (but not quite)
Easter has come early in our house. In fact most seasonal events – Halloween, Christmas, Pancake Day etcetera - tend [...]
Shared parental leave: it could easily end in divorce
The new shared parental leave policy comes into force next week. Having just returned from maternity leave, I don’t think [...]
Is it ok to go straight from the school run to the pub?
We’ve had a sobering email from BB’s preschool. After Easter they’re going to start introducing phonics and teaching the children [...]
I thought it was poo then realised it was blood
There’s nothing like a good shock to wake you up in the morning. I went into BB’s bedroom one morning [...]
Purifyne Cleanse review: an internal makeover for your body
Cold pressed, ready to drink fresh detox juice delivered straight to your door. Doesn’t that sound fantastic? There’s never been [...]
Aldi bedding review: I’m a bedding snob
There’s been a lot of bed hopping going on at our house. With me working in London on three consecutive [...]
Mum & Me book review: perfect for Mother’s Day
It’s almost Mother’s Day and if you haven’t sorted out a present yet I’ve got just the thing: a Mum [...]
Elemis cellular recovery skin bliss capsules review: tiny but fabulous
Four months, seven days and 10 hours: that’s how long it’s been since I last had a full nights’ sleep. [...]
Baby swimming lessons: are they worth it?
It’s a good question, because at around £13 per class they’re not cheap. Although I took BB swimming regularly when [...]
Is getting your baby’s stem cells frozen as an ‘insurance policy’ a good idea?
As a journalist I meet all sorts of people from all walks of life. This week I met a mum, [...]
