*This is a review post. We were kindly sent items to review* I am a big fan of Milton products, and used them as a nanny, preparing bottles for the children I looked after, as a nurse, cleaning equipment like feeding tubes, and then as a parent, making sure the equipment I was using for […]
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Looking after myself this winter.
* I was sent some products to review for this post* I am looking after myself this winter. I have shared a little bit on my social media and on this blog about struggling with winter and how it affects my mental health. This year I decided to try and get on top of some […]
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Some tips to help you to face life and stay healthy.
READ MORELooking after your health as a busy parent
*this is a collaborative post sharing some helpful information on Looking after your health as a busy parent* Image by Sasin Tipchai Being a busy parent, whether you’ve been one for a long time or have just become one, can take over your life. Your children’s health will often take priority over your own when […]
READ MOREBack to school? Don’t panic about head lice. Hedrin can help.
*This is a collaborative post with Hedrin that we hope will be helpful and not make you feel too itchy* Like us, and many other families, you may be heading back to school this week or even starting school or nursery. You will probably have a long list of things to think about and head […]
READ MORESunburn, avoid it, but if it happens you can treat it.
*This post may contain affiliate links that earn me a small amount of revenue if you make a purchase* I try very very hard to avoid sunburn, but sometimes it happens, this is a rare incident for me. You can read about what I normally use to protect my skin and my family’s skin, here […]
READ MOREPlenty of sun protection
*This post may contain affiliate links, where I earn a small amount of revenue if you purchase an item* I am not joking when I say that I pack a lot of sun protection. My hair colour and skin mean that laying out in the sunshine and tanning deeply is a no go, and in […]
READ MOREMigraines and what works to help me cope
*This is a collaborative post sharing some things that help me manage my migraines* All of my adult life, I have struggled with migraines. After investigations, tests, visits to various doctors it seems they are mostly due to hormone fluctuations and can be triggered by tiredness. I can go for weeks and sometimes months without one, […]
READ MOREKeeping up to date with my nursing skills with Health Academy
*This is a partnership post sharing some resources I have found very helpful* I am an ex nurse. I trained as a Pediatric nurse, and then worked at a children’s hospital, before moving into community nursing working with children with special needs. I currently don’t practice as a nurse, but I do work with families […]
READ MORECloth pads are not as bad as you think.
Cloth pads are not as bad as you think. People can be very squeamish about the idea, but hopefully this post might make them seem less scary. It has to be said, that we were using cloth products well before they were trendy and hipster. My tween, when she was a baby and toddler wore […]
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