Dinner time in our house can sometimes get a bit samey and whilst no one really complains, I do feel I get stuck in a cooking rut and it can be a bit boring. I am pretty busy in the week, being a working mum, as well as juggling the endless round of activities and […]
READ MORECategory Archives: Family Life and Parenting
Daily Snippet 09/02/2018 Dear Moron who stole my husbands bike today…
That’s what you are, you are a moron. A thieving moron. You’ve decided to help yourself to people’s bikes, and make off with them and today you picked on his, and stole it from a train station today. The transport police think there is a spate of thefts happening, in and around the station. He […]
READ MOREHaving a green and easy to maintain lawn isn’t
I love pretty gardens and am filled with envy at those who seem to have green thumbs and endless skills at making flowers grow, plants to bloom and keep their lawns looking immaculate. I enjoy the basics of gardening and the children do too, but sometimes it can be incredibly frustrating and feel like all […]
READ MOREThe cutest collectibles from Itty Bitty
My small son is very much into various characters from movies and tv programs that he loves to watch. He knows all their names, strengths and weaknesses, and who they are friends and enemies with. He loves to play toys that are characters from the shows he loves and he’s started to really get into […]
READ MOREWatch out for the Highway Rat on DVD
Have you heard of the Highway Rat? If you haven’t, you may want to watch out for him… We are huge fans of the original story by Julia Donaldson, and we love the tale and hearing how the Highway Rat gets away with being bad only for so long before the animals he has terrorized […]
READ MOREWhy I don’t watch Star Wars with people who have never seen it…
Something you may not know about me, is that I am a big Star Wars fan. The original movies were part of my early childhood and I love them, and re-watched them as an adult. I have the original movies and the remastered movies, I have watched the new episodes. I personally don’t rate the […]
READ MOREDaily Snippets – #mumlifeglamlife 31/01/18
Seeing yourself mirrored in someone else is rather strange. I’m typing this as I watch my tweenager, who is lying on the sofa opposite me. She’s badly hurt her knee. We don’t know the exact verdict yet as to what exactly is wrong but safe to say it’s very sore, very swollen and we’ve had […]
READ MOREWhinniepedia – A Beginners Guide to Caring for Your Horse
*this is a collaborative post* Image by Wendy Corniquet Owning a horse is not for everyone. There’s the investment of time, money and resources as well as the simple practicalities, like the space required and the knowledge and experience to adequately care for such a large, intelligent, emotionally sophisticated creature. However, ask anyone who owns […]
READ MOREDaily Snippet – #mumlifeglamlife 30/01/18
I think it’s fair to say that motherhood is a rollercoaster. Lots of highs and lots of lows, and sometimes you just coast along enjoying the view. I think it’s also fair to say that most mothers love their kids with every thing that is in them, but sometimes they don’t like them. Let me […]
READ MORE5 Worst and Best Dog Breeds for Families
*this is a collaborative post, all images are sourced from Pixaby* Choosing the right dog for your family is important, especially if you have young children. Choosing the right dog breed is not only essential for your security, but for the well-being of the dog as well. Different dogs have different temperaments and react differently […]
READ MORE