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#fortheloveofblog – 15th June 2021

It's time to get your linky on: #fortheloveofblog is live and we're waiting to read all your lovely posts! If you've got a blog post you're especially proud of, a review that needs a bit of love or just want to share your fabulous content [...]

5 simple ways to keep your home looking clean & fresh

They say a tidy house equals a tidy mind, and I don’t know about you but I find that saying so true. I can’t bear clutter and mess, but with kids in the house it’s not always easy keeping things looking as you’d like them [...]

5 reasons I chose flower names for my baby girls!

Toying with the idea of a flower name for your baby girl? Not sure whether to take the leap or play it safe with something else? Then this post is for you! Apparently online searches for floral baby names have spiked since it was revealed [...]

#fortheloveofblog – 8th June 2021

It's that time of the week again: #fortheloveofblog is live after the half term break and it's time to come and link up all your lovely blog posts! Hosted by me Crummy Mummy, Claire at Life, Love and Dirty Dishes, Talya at Motherhood: The Real [...]

7 easy ways to fast-track chores for busy parents

Hands up who feels like there aren’t enough hours in the day when it comes to keeping on top of household chores? If, like me, you feel the overwhelm when it comes to *trying* to keep everything spick and span with kids in the house, [...]

The Fine Bedding Co. Night Owl coverless duvet review

Yes you DID read that correctly: a coverless duvet - such a thing does indeed exist! 'The duvet that really makes the bed' is the strapline behind The Fine Bedding Co's Night Owl coverless duvet, and we were very kindly gifted one to see what [...]

#fortheloveofblog – 25th May 2021

It's Tuesday which means only one thing: #fortheloveofblog with me Crummy Mummy, Claire at Life, Love and Dirty Dishes, Talya at Motherhood: The Real Deal and DIY Daddy Nigel is live! If you're looking for a linky party that's all about connecting and building a [...]

10 things I’ve discovered after one year as a mum of four!

This time last year I wrote a post on 10 things I'd learnt in one month as a mum of four. We were two months into the first lockdown, I was *supposed* to be homeschooling the older ones while getting to grips with having a [...]

Looking after my mental health with Wellbox

When was the last time you had a bit of quality me-time? (And no going for a wee in peace doesn’t count!) Last week? Last month? Last year? If you can’t remember, then this post is for you! As mums (and dads!) it can be [...]

#fortheloveofblog – 18th May 2021

Welcome back to #fortheloveofblog - a brand new Tuesday linky party hosted by me Crummy Mummy, Claire at Life, Love and Dirty Dishes, Talya at Motherhood: The Real Deal and DIY Daddy Nigel. It's week three of the linky and if you're new - hello! [...]

5 things to consider before having laser hair removal

Considering laser hair removal? Want to know what to look for when picking a clinic and how to prepare your skin for the treatment? Then this post is for you! Laser hair removal is known to be one of the best ways to get rid [...]

How to attend University as a single parent

Did you know that more than a quarter of university students in the UK are now classed as mature students, meaning they’re aged 21 and over at the time of starting their course? And that many of those mature students are parents too? It's not [...]

#fortheloveofblog – 11th May 2021

Welcome to week two of #fortheloveofblog - a brand new linky party where bloggers can link up their favourite posts and connect with other bloggers! If you're new (hello!) #fortheloveofblog is just that – a celebration of all things blogging run by me Crummy Mummy, [...]

Tried & tested ways to clean & care for leather furniture

Leather furniture can add a pop of luxury to any living space. And did you know that if well-maintained, it lasts longer than any other upholstery fabric? That said, leather furniture can be deemed tedious to care for, especially if you have kids and pets. [...]

10 things you only know after 10 years of marriage!

Did you see all the coverage to mark the Duke and Duchess of Cambridge's 10th wedding anniversary? We've also been married for 10 years and after seeing the royal headlines I couldn't help but reflect on the last decade in our house - for better [...]