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 […]
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Keeping 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 […]
READ MORECoffee to go, with a bit of extra oomph with Get Nourished…
It’s no secret if you read here or follow me on social media, that I am a bit of a coffee lover. I love a good cup of coffee in the morning, and I don’t consider my day started unless I have some coffee inside me. I am a little spoiled in that I have […]
READ MOREThere is no motherhood standard…
There isn’t. There is no set of goals, or a target to be reached or a prize to be won. There is no policy or plan that you need to implement in order to be “the best” or “better than” or “as good as” the next person. It’s a myth that we all should be […]
READ MOREKeeping Your Cat Bright Eyed And Bushy Tailed
It can often be very easy to tell when an animal doesn’t quite get the care which it needs. Their eyes will look flat, their coat will lose its old shine, and they probably won’t quite be acting themselves. Alongside this, when it comes to cats, they will often also be very vocal about their […]
READ MORESafe and gentle cleaning from Nimble
*This is a review post. We were kindly sent safe and gentle cleaning products from Nimble to try* My children are not babies anymore, but because I work with families and small children in my other job, I do a lot of cleaning and clearing up of messes still, and I do clean up mess […]
READ MORETweenagers are basically toddlers…
If you are reading this, and you are in the throws of the toddler years and are wondering when it will get easier and saner, this post is not meant to make you despair, but I can tell you, and I tell the parents and families that I work with that, toddler hood is NOT […]
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