Why do I drag my family to War memorials? A few people have asked me this when they have seen my posts on social media. Over the past couple of years, on our visits to France, I have instigated a bit of a tradition and have subjected my family to visit places that may not […]
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Find your tribe…
Find your tribe, and if you can’t find one, start one… Parenting and motherhood can be a lonely place. It isn’t meant to be but for a lot of women, signing up to the motherhood club can land you in a place where you find your circumstances make you feel very isolated and frustrated. Motherhood […]
READ MOREPsoriasis – hair habits that work for me
Psoriasis is horrible. I have suffered with it, since I was 12 or 13. I mainly struggle with patches on my scalp and behind my ears and on my neck. I have tried a lot of treatments, shampoos, ointments, creams, lotions, potions, rinses, medications, and some have worked, and some have not. The Mayo Clinic […]
READ MORE7 reasons to start healthy eating now to be ready for summer 2019.
Thank you to Neil from NeilWelshNutrition for this helpful guest post about getting into better eating and health habits… There are lots of different triggers that can motivate us to change our lifestyles and live healthier. The reasons to look and feel better can vary greatly, but there are many similarities for all of us. […]
READ MOREFixing a Long Term injury to your Teeth
If you have ever taken a heavy blow to your mouth or jaw that resulted in severe damage to your teeth or gums, such as a sports injury where you were hit with a ball, racket, club or bat, you may have been left with soreness or problems that have plagued you for years. But […]
READ MORESchool Holidays? Bored? Try Trampolining!
*this is a review post, but all opinions are our own* The school holidays can be fun and relaxing but they can also be a little boring and frustrating. I know that well and I am always on the look out for things to do to keep my kiddos entertained and busy. We also love […]
READ MOREMaking Beautiful Bracelets with Cool Maker KumiKreator
*We were kindly sent an item to review, all opinions are our own* My kids and I love to try out new things, and we particularly love things that help us get creative as well as having fun. They are of an age where they like to be a little independent of me, and enjoy […]
READ MOREGetting festival ready with some fabulous temporary tattoos with FabLab Festival Face Tattoos (and a giveaway)
This summer my Tweenager is off to her first camp and festival. She and her dad are spending five days away, camping and enjoying a fun time. She is already getting ready, and planning to have a great time, and because she is super organised, she has her list of things she is going to […]
READ MOREWhy growing fruit is the best way to get your children to eat 5 a day
As parents we all want the very best for our children. We also want to make sure that they do things that are going to keep them as healthy and happy as possible. One main focus is on ensuring that our children eat well, with a varied diet, packed full of fruit and vegetables. We […]
READ MOREMeet the Rainbocorns… (and a giveaway)
*We LOVE to share new things with you and we are delighted to be reviewing these fab new toys, which were kindly sent to us* What better combination can you get than rainbows and unicorns? Rainbocorns…. Combining the magic of unboxing, unicorns and sparkle, Rainbocorns are the new collectable plush from ZURU. Rainbocorns hatch from […]
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