The alternative title to this is “I can clearly see your kid is sick, please take them home/I will rant about people who bring their sick kids to where other people are…” I get that it’s annoying when your kid is sick. It’s inconvenient and means you have to re arrange your day, around a […]
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Dear Tweenager, PLEASE TIDY YOUR ROOM…
My Dear darling daughter, aged not quite 11, yet. I love you, I do. You are very precious to me. You remind me a lot of myself, which is fun, but also a bit scary, but we are learning to figure that one out. There is one thing that is really bothering me and it […]
READ MOREQuitting smoking can be easier with Niquitin…
*This is a collaborative post on how to quit smoking. Please consider seeking medical advice before you attempt to stop smoking on what products might work to help you best* Before the husband and I got married in 2001, he asked me to quit smoking. He semi-jokingly said he might not marry me if I […]
READ MORETime To Get All Green Fingered: Top Tips To Make Use Out Of Your Garden
Spring is officially here and with that comes the excitement of getting outdoors. It’s especially important when you have young children to enjoy some fresh air, and the garden is the ideal space to enjoy it. No matter the age of your children, the garden can open up many possibilities to spend quality time as […]
READ MOREThe Importance of Your Cat’s ID Tag
Pet ID tags are not just for dogs, it’s really important to ensure your cat wears them also. You never know when your cat could get lost, so an ID tag will make it much more likely for you cat to find its way back to you. Cats are naturally curious animals and could […]
READ MORETurning tears into smiles with Elastoplast.
I always have a packet of elastoplast handy. As a parent, you know that bumps and scrapes happen, and sometimes there is nothing you can do to stop that. But of course, no matter how it happens, your children look to you to make it all better! A walk to the park can mean a […]
READ MORENFL fan? Why not kit your little one out too…?
NFL Logo Clothing for Babies is Cute and Comfy Who doesn’t like supporting their favorite NFL team? Part of the fun of football season is being able to show your team spirit, and for many fans, this team spirit means making sure that even the littlest members of the family are able to get in […]
READ MOREMy Sunday Photo
One day this boy will have a dog. A golden retriever would be our first choice… With thanks to the lovely teams at Pet Show Live in London, who let us meet some lovely dogs and made this boy VERY happy…
READ MOREAnimal fun at Pet Show Live London…
We are huge animal lovers in this house so a trip to Pet Show Live in London to see all sorts of animals is something right up our street. A trip on the train across town and an afternoon spent meeting all sorts of pets and fabulous critters. Matthew is like his mum and loves […]
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Sex, and puberty… Before you go any further, don’t panic, this is a family blog. This is an honest, but clean post, I promise. We have a tweenager, in the house, and she is rapidly growing up, both emotionally and physically. The two tie together, and we have HORMONES aplenty because she is hitting puberty. […]
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