Are you thinking about posting a fake pregnancy announcement on April Fools? Just don’t! I have a sense of humour. I love a good joke. I like to laugh, and I can poke fun at myself and enjoy a good chuckle with other people. I have a slightly warped and probably a bit dark sense […]
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How To Survive The First Year Of Being A Parent
Becoming a parent for the first time is a life-changing experience like no other. No amount of reading parenting books can prepare you for when your baby enters the world, and you become responsible for their everything. Becoming a new parent can be daunting, especially when coupled with the severe sleep deprivation that goes hand-in-hand […]
READ MOREHow to Deal with Your Child Having a Food Allergy
If you have had a diagnosis of a food allergy with your child, as a parent, you will be on high alert and it can be an extremely worrying time. When your child is diagnosed with an allergy to a food that other children eat on a regular basis, there are risks that come with […]
READ MORE3 Fun and Affordable Ideas for a Child Birthday Party
For those who happen to be parents to children, it is likely that you know that birthdays often happen to be a big deal. It is a time where you can celebrate your child’s life, and they get to take cupcakes to class, request for gifts they wouldn’t get on a normal day, and of […]
READ MOREI don’t want to be at home “full time”…
This is a blunt post. I do light, fluffy, and happy, I do honest, and keeping it real, and I also do blunt. I am a working mum. I always have been. I went back to work when my daughter was 9 months old. It was hard, because my job was intense and a lot […]
READ MOREJames and the Birthday Balloon book review and giveaway…
We love reading, and we like to find new books for the chidlren to read, and enjoy and we like to explore a wide range of books for our family on all sorts of topics. If you are looking for a really lovely book, for little ones to read, or to read with them, about […]
READ MOREKeeping your house safe
I have to admit that I don’t often worry about our home when we are not around, or even when we are at home, and I am probably a little complacent about home security and that our home could be vulnerable to break ins or not be as secure as we think it is. We […]
READ MOREHow to Maximise Sleep During Pregnancy
Although pregnant women need more sleep than most, many find it difficult to relax and get comfortable at night. Hormone fluctuations, back pain and leg cramps can all make it difficult to sleep when you’re expecting, as well as anxiety, stress and even depression. If you’re experiencing any of these symptoms, you may be worried […]
READ MOREA good night’s sleep with Phenergan Nighttime
Our sleep issues as a family are not exactly secret, and if you read our blog you will know that we have had some periods where sleep for us has been seriously lacking. At the moment, my small son sleeps generally much better and for him at least, sleep has improved. This is a good […]
READ MOREWishful thinking and positive thoughts don’t get you pregnant…
I had a bit of a set to with someone the other day. They meant well. They were trying to be kind, and I am NOT saying I don’t want people to pray or wish me well on this last attempt at the rollercoaster that is getting pregnant for us, but I do need to […]
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