While breastfeeding is the most natural way to feed your baby, many mothers feel nervous about feeding in public. In fact, a recent study by Lansinoh, who has been supporting breastfeeding mums for over 35 years, found that three-quarters of mums feel more cautious about breastfeeding in public, as a direct result of COVID-19 and […]
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Better health, eating better, and feeling better.
*Getting my self back into a better health space working in partnership with Optibiotix* Better health and losing weight are always a tricky topic to write about because my perspective is not going to always be the same view as someone else’s. For me, being healthy and a comfortable weight has been somewhat of a […]
READ MOREMy Sunday Photo – the little good bits in life
The last week or so has been rather challenging for various reasons but we are trying to embrace the little good bits in life whilst dealing with the tougher bits too. We have had some lovely family time, and whilst we now have to wear face masks due to Covid19 we are trying to be […]
READ MOREFinancial retirement options – reverse mortgages.
*This is a collaborative post* Are you reaching the age of retirement and thinking of ways to supplement your income? Or thinking about your retirement during times that can seem a little uncertain? It may be worth having a look at some options that may be suitable for you. One thing that may work in […]
READ MOREConservation Crisis – fun and thought-provoking.
*This is a review post, we were kindly sent Conservation Crisis to play and share about* We love family games and we are always keen to try new games and combining the fun of a game with an educational and thought-provoking angle is something that Conservation Crisis from Tunza Games does really well. Can take […]
READ MOREMeal plan Monday – less food waste please?
Has anyone else noticed their food waste has changed during this rather strange time? One thing I’ve noticed during this time where we’ve been at home, is that we are wasting far far less food and using up stuff much more. We are also barely eating any ready made meals or over processed packaged meals, […]
READ MOREMy Sunday Photo – Gecko will pose with his food
Spotty the gecko is the perfect model. There is an old saying “never work with children or animals” but he is the most cooperative creature. He’s very sociable and loves to be interacted with and will happily pose for the camera. He’s not like the children or the cats, or in fact, my husband, all […]
READ MOREHelp kids stay creative with some fun & free colouring
*This is a collaborative post* During the long school holidays, it can be a bit more challenging to help kids stay creative, and finding ideas that don’t cost the earth to keep them busy and occupied can seem a mammoth task. Sometimes you just want to throw something at the kids that’s easy, fuss-free, doesn’t […]
READ MOREMeal Plan Monday – school holiday empty cupboards
Meal Plan Monday. Looking at my week, and making sure the cries of “I’m hungry” don’t happen too often, but we all know that children are always hungry aren’t they? Feeding my food allergy and food choices family with a mix of cooking from scratch and sometimes throwing a ready-made meal their way. We shop […]
READ MOREEatSleepDoodle – colour & create fun & practical things
*We were kindly sent a kit from EatSleepDoodle to try* I am always on the lookout for fun and creative things for the kids to do, and I am not naturally a crafty parent, in fact, I would say I was the least crafty creative person I know, so when I find things that work. […]
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