So recently we found out that our younger, slightly naughtier cat has been up to no good. Our next door neighbor has turtle doves. He bought them as a gift for a loved one and they are very pretty. They apparently cost a lot of money. They are pretty, and do make a lovely cooing […]
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Dear children. Mum has toilet rights too…
Dear children. I adore you, I do. I truly would give my life for you. You are the sun and moon and stars to me. You light up my life. But, seriously, I have to say, I would love to tell you some things about the bathroom and my toilet rights. One day, when you […]
READ MOREWhat we’re reading. Eclectic & interesting…
Our reading choices this week are slightly ecclectic and interesting. Emily is reading the first in the series of these books. She is LOVING it. They were recommended by a friend, and I got her a copy. She loves it so much she has been sneaking it into her school bag, to read. I even […]
READ MOREWhat to do if your cat becomes sick…?
As a cat owner myself, I’ve had to deal with this unhappy scenario a couple of times by now. However, luckily for cat owners, our pets are tough, and that ‘nine lives’ myth may even turn out to be true! Source: Pixabay Your cat may be displaying certain worrying symptoms – but don’t panic. More […]
READ MORECat essentials that your pet needs…
If you’ve got a little feline friend in your home, then the chances are that you love to treat it like royalty. That’s lovely! However, if you’re new to pet ownership, or you’re thinking about getting a cat, then there are some things you should know. Here are the top cat essentials that your pet […]
READ MORESurviving chickenpox?
So, if you read this blog, or follow us on social media, you will know that we are quarantined with chickenpox at the moment. In fact, the patient, is sitting, looking very spotty, next to me, as I type this, but is over the worst. I had a feeling that chickenpox might be a bit […]
READ MORESome helpful tips to keep pets safe (featuring Layla)
We were delighted to be asked to share some tips on how to keep your pet healthy and safe, recently, with Wayfair, and we were able to share some of our tips for keeping human food loving cats (ahem, I am looking at you Layla) from eating things they shouldn’t that could make them very […]
READ MOREScience of Skin – gentle solutions for scars on skin
*I was sent a sample of cream to try, but my opinions are my own* Everybody has scars on their skin, from accidents/cuts, from surgery, or illnesses (like chickenpox) or even from acne. Science of Skin have come up with a solution to help ease, soothe and help to heal them. I pretty much have […]
READ MORELearn Baby CPR with a nursery rhyme…
Ok, that does sound very weird, I know, but read on to find out more. Babies not breathing is parents’ biggest fear – but only one in four know what to do St John Ambulance has launched Nursery Rhymes Inc. a campaign that teaches parents and the wider public how to help a baby who’s […]
READ MOREThe other woman in my husband’s life…
The other woman in my husband’s life. Yup, there is one. He introduced her a couple of years ago. He listens to her advice, prefers her views over mine, and relies on her heavily where apparently my skills fall short. He insists he still loves me, that I’ve not been replaced, but that having her […]
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