At the end of January, this year, I met with a friend of mine, a qualified nutritionist at some sessions she provided to a group of people wanting to change their eating habits, loose some weight and make changes to their lifestyles to improve their health. One of the things she and I worked through […]
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I have recently seen a lot of people sharing on Facebook about a little known service that is available in SOME pharmacies. If your child is unwell, with a minor health condition, and you cannot see their GP, you can take them to your local pharmacy to be assessed by the pharmacist, who can then […]
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I am not a person who tries a lot of new things on my skin, I tend to stick to what I know, and my skin care regime is pretty basic and simple. I don’t like fuss, or things that take huge effort to use or get used to. I recently discovered an amazing product, […]
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As you know, if you have read this blog, or know us in real life, we are trying to add a 3rd small human member to the Mad House. I have blogged about pregnancy and birth before, and the ups and downs we have faced. I am delighted to be blogging for MAMA Academy, a […]
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This isn’t easy to write. I don’t know why, because I’ve been here before. I’m discovering that experience doesn’t matter, that this rollercoaster ride is still not fun, that it doesn’t get easier the more times you ride it… Last week, I had a miscarriage. That makes number four since we started the journey of […]
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I recently acquired a brand new, rather posh iPhone 6. If you know me, you will know that my phone is almost an extension of me, and that I am pretty much reliant on it, for most aspects of life. I know that I can’t totally protect my phone, short of keeping it in the box […]
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This is a review post in collaborative post with Vita Coco Kids* As a parent, I have become increasingly aware of how important good nutrition and a balanced diet is, for my family, but particularly for my children. It’s a real minefield out there, with all the advice and input you have to wade through […]
READ MORETeach your kids: The art of flower arranging Are you looking to teach your kids something new, something that will channel both their creativity and their imagination? Why not teach them how to arrange flowers? Each flower is different, with different scents and shapes so you can guarantee your children will thoroughly enjoy the experience. […]
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In January of this year I wrote about how we have been using a rather clever gadget called OvuSense, to track my monthly cycles and see if it might be possible for us to add a 3rd small human to the Mad House of Cats & Babies. I wrote a blog post here with my […]
READ MOREThis is something a little different from my usual posts here on the blog, but it is a topic I feel passionate about, having worked as a nurse. I have actually seen a child die from meningitis, and also cared for children recovering from it. It can strike anyone, young or old, although there are […]
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