Wow, July went fast, didn’t it? Or at least it did for us. I think my having a knee operation and the children breaking from school seems to have made it go much more quickly. So here we are, in the summer holidays! A quick round up of things we have liked and loved […]
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The kitchen is often the center of the house. It’s a multi-functional space that is for much more than just cooking. When you’ve got a family, the kitchen is more important than ever. It’s a space where you can prepare meals and enjoy them together as a family. But it’s also a place where the […]
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This blog post should be entitled "dear mother who hasn't organised childcare for the summer holidays, it's not my job to pick up your mess" but that's too long. Before I launch into my rant, I will point out that I LOVE being the village for other mums. I will willingly help out those in […]
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There is a new boss in town. He’s not your usual type. He’s a bit different from what you would expect. He’s still in nappies but that won’t stop him from trying to get what he wants… Boss Baby is here, and despite the fact he’s not potty trained and still needs a bottle, he […]
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When you are renovating or decorating a room, there’s a lot you need to think about and plan for and it’s not just about paint and wallpaper. We have recently started remodeling our master bedroom, it has been due for an overhaul for a long time, but it’s been low on our priority list, because […]
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I have given birth twice. I have two healthy children, thankfully. Pregnancy and birth were not easy for me, both times, with health issues for me, and concerns about both babies at the end of each pregnancy. All’s well that ends well though, they say, and we all are here to tell the tale. Sadly, […]
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It’s the summer holidays. School is out for weeks (seriously 8 weeks here!) and we now have time to relax and do all the things we plan for the holiday time. If the weather is great then outside we go, but if it’s not, and we are trapped indoors, we need to find things to […]
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The Mad House of Cats & Babies is 6 years old! We’ve been sharing our journey from when my small boy stopped sleeping and I needed a place to just get the stresses of motherhood off my chest to a family blog where we write about family life and beyond. It’s been a wild and […]
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I love taking photos and if you follow us on any social media platform you know I take a lot (I just cleared out my phone memory, when I tell you I had over 12,000 photos, I am not lying) but I am not very good at sharing those images in a way that isn’t […]
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My kids have A LOT of stuff, and most of it, they reassure me is needed and part of the essentials of life (can someone explain to me why a child needs three pencil cases please?) and that they use it all and it all really has a purpose. Things for school, things for dance […]
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