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 to be believed. And I don’t know about you, but I think that’s an awful lot of money. The thing is, parties can easily turn [...]
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 their cot. And they still won't stop crying. You've got up again, taken them into another room (because everyone says a change of scene should [...]
#MySundaySnapshot
#MySundaySnapshot this week comes from Ryde beach on the Isle of Wight, where we spent the bank holiday weekend on a family adventure holiday (see our Isle of Wight getaway with Kingswood adventure holidays for more on that). It was a scorcher but the beach [...]
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 have just the thing! If you follow me on social media you’ll know we spent the August bank holiday weekend on a Kingswood family adventure [...]
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, kids and family life too? If you’ve ever googled ‘allotments’ and ‘kids’ the chances are you’ve come across some less than positive opinion, but that’s [...]
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 planning a wedding, birthday party, christening or other special event, if you’re on the hunt for a live band it can be hard to know [...]
#MySundaySnapshot
#MySundaySnapshot this week was taken on the last day of our holiday at Lulworth Cove in Dorset - it was taken less than a week ago but already feels like a lifetime ago! Lulworth Cove is the perfect spot for swimming with kids as it's [...]
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 to be believed. Which makes investing in kit that actually lasts more important than ever. With the middle one starting school in September the cost [...]
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, or more specifically the controversy surrounding it. How to train your baby like a dog sees dog trainer and animal behaviour expert Jo-Rosie Haffenden transfer [...]
#MySundaySnapshot
#MySundaySnapshot comes from Longleat Wildlife and Safari Park in Wiltshire, where we spent the oldest's eighth birthday this week (8 wishes for my daughter on her 8th birthday is new on the blog this week in case you missed it). The kids had been looking [...]
Self care tips to avoid school holiday overwhelm
Seventeen days. That’s how long it takes the average British parent to reach summer holiday breaking point according to new research by Drayton Manor Park. Apparently we deal with an average of 13 sibling fights, two dropped ice creams, six public tantrums, 15 early morning [...]
8 wishes for my daughter on her 8th birthday
Well I’m not sure how that happened. It seems like only yesterday I was penning 7 wishes for my daughter on her 7th birthday, and here we are with eight staring us in the face. With my August baby turning eight I couldn’t help but [...]
39 thoughts on turning 39
They say age is just a number. Or two numbers if you’re a grown-up and we’re going to be picky about it. I remember being so pleased to finally reach double digits when I was 10, but now that I've turned 39, not so much. [...]
#MySundaySnapshot
#MySundaySnapshot this week comes from Kingston Lacy, a National Trust property in Dorset where a maize maze has been planted to keep the kids entertained this summer. As well as maize the maze is peppered with sunflowers of all shapes and sizes, towering over not [...]
5 weaning tips for happy & healthy baby teeth & WIN one of three Doidy weaning sets!
Did you know it’s recommended to introduce your baby to drinking from an open cup from around six months onwards? And that tooth decay in children’s front milk teeth is often associated with certain drinking habits? As a mum of three I know there’s so [...]
