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 […]
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Daily 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 MOREDaily Snippet – #mumlifeglamlife 28/01/18
Echolalia and repetitive noises are common in a child with certain sensory issues. They find them comforting/stimulating or calming depending on what they are responding to. They are, however incredibly annoying and frustrating for people around the child with sensory issues because they are incessant, repetitive, loud and not always appropriate. Parenting is hard at […]
READ MOREHow to Sell Your House with Pets
*This is a collaborative post sharing some helpful tips on how to sell your house with pets* The process of selling your home seems bad enough. Not only do you have to search for the perfect real estate agent who can help you through the process seamlessly, but you also have to pack up and […]
READ MOREJanuary germs and sore throats? Jakemans can help
I don’t know about you, but I find January a bit of a tough month. The Christmas fun and festivities have finished, the weather is usually pretty cold and miserable, and people seem to be fighting off lots of bugs and germs. We’ve all gone back to work fighting off colds and other lurgies. January […]
READ MORESuper Zings – Rivals of Kaboom are here!
We have something fun and exciting to share with you, and if you have a small child the same age as mine, you may want to read on to find out about Super Zings because they are a LOT of fun, and something your kids may want to start to collect. Hitting UK shelves in January 2018, […]
READ MOREHelping make sleep better with a reward chart…
So, if you are a regular reader of our blog or follow us on our social media, you will know that we have had our ups and downs with sleep, over the past few years and sleep issues with our small boy. Thankfully those have improved, but we are now working on getting a solid […]
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