Family & Lifestyle Blog
Sandworld is somewhere my other half and I wanted to visit the first time we went on holiday to Dorset. Sadly, we couldn’t squeeze it into that trip. And during our second holiday near Weymouth, we took our dog, so ruled out going. Dog friendly I was shocked and elated to discover just a few …
There’s no denying that being a mum is hard work. I absolutely adore Little E and I wouldn’t change my Mum status for the world, but, I must confess that there are things I miss from my pre-baby days. Tasks which were so simple to do pre-baby are now a time consuming and stressful feat …
Whether your energy is supplied by one of the big six suppliers or one of the smaller ones, we all pay a significant chunk of cash to them each year. According to This Is Money, the average household pays £1625 on energy annually. Money can be tight when you’ve got children and it’s not always …
Stress gets the better of all of us at one time or another. According to a recent study from Forth, 37% of the UK population feel stressed at least one full day every week. We’ve just returned from our first holiday with our baby daughter, yet, here I am feeling overwhelmed. There is no one …
I love blogging and I love being a mum. On top of these, I work as a freelance writer and have a dog with recurring colitis. To say that my days are busy, is a bit of an understatement. There are times when I struggle to fit everything in and these are often the days …
Every new parent longs for five minutes to drink their mug of tea while it’s still warm. Instead, you only remember it hours after you’ve made it because you’ve been knee-high in nappy changes, feeds and baby sick. A good cup of tea can be ruined by limescale in your kettle and Good Housekeeping recommend …
My baby’s first birthday is just around the corner, so, I’ve been busy planning the big day. I can’t quite believe that I’m going to have a one year old! The past year has gone so quickly. We’ve just returned from our first family holiday and now I’m straight onto birthday preparations. Finger’s crossed it’ll …
I wish someone had told me all the ‘must have’ baby items that I really didn’t need. Some of the baby items I’ve got stashed are my fault. I bought bits long before Little E arrived in this world without considering how much use they’d get. Other items were gifts from our loved ones that, …
As a parent, it’s easy to obsess about your baby’s milestones. Whether it’s crawling, walking or first tooth, there’s always a milestone being met. Last week, we squeezed three in in one day when she turned 11 months, moved into her own room and got her first pair of shoes. 11 months In less than …
Preparing for your first holiday with a baby can be difficult. You’ve never been away with a teeny tiny person before so how do you know what to pack? You know that babies get through clothes and nappies like the speed of light. But you can’t possible take their entire wardrobe, a bumper size pack …