Family & Lifestyle Blog
Parent and baby groups have always scared me. I’ve put off going to them months, for fear that I would be the odd mum out. The only mum not to know any other mums. The mum no one wanted to talk to. In my 2018 goals, I pledged to join such a group. But, to …
There’s nothing worse than spending a small fortune on toys for toddlers, only for your child to show no interest in them. In 2016, the average British child aged nine years or under received toys totalling a value £350, according to the British Toy and Hobby Association and NPD Group. Last Christmas, Little E was …
My first year blogging has been fun, exciting, challenging and, at times, frustrating. But, all in all, it’s been a great journey. Today marks one year since I launched The Rolling Baby. Back then, I was on maternity leave going slightly stir crazy with a three month old that did little more than roll and …
2018 is the year of the staycation. Latest statistics reveal that more Brits are shunning holidays abroad in favour of holidays at home. According to The Express, 57% of the nation will be staying in the UK this year for their holidays. But, with the average staycation coming in at £823 and us parents feeling …
As I write this laying on the floor next to your cot, you’re anything bar cute. In the last 35 minutes, you’ve kicked me in the head, taken your sleeping bag off, emptied the wicker basket next to your cot and ignored me when I’ve told you to lay down. And you’re currently shouting ‘yeah!’ …
Last month, I decided to start doing a monthly update again. However, it appears that that post has disappeared into oblivion. It’s not in my deleted posts or drafts and I literally have no idea what happened to it. I’ve brought these monthly updates back – now renamed as ‘Family Favourites’ – as I think …
The school holidays are here and summer shows no sign of letting up, which means it’s time to spend some valuable family time together. However, family days out can be expensive. According to Travelodge, parents spent £2,510 keeping their kids entertained during the summer of 2017. This isn’t much of a surprise when the average day …
The school summer holiday is finally here, yet it feels like we’ve been enjoying summer for months. Forecasters predict that temperatures could peak in the mid thirties this week, while hose pipe bans are imminent. As Mum to a 14 month old, this summer is different for me than any other. There’s no time for me …
Colchester Zoo, is one of Essex’s biggest tourist attractions. Last year, 1,051,685 headed through their doors to view wild tigers, fluffy penguins and cheeky monkeys. However, entry isn’t cheap. During the main season, an adult visitor can expect to pay £22.99, while a child ticket will set you back £15.99. Therefore, here’s how you can …
You’ll frequently find debates between parents regarding bottle and breastfeeding. As a parent who tried breastfeeding but ultimately used baby formula to feed her baby, I advocate personal choice and doing what’s best for you and your baby. Of course there are benefits in breastfeeding, but baby formula can benefit individuals, too. However, the news …