Being kind to skin with Johnson’s Baby
*This is a review and giveaway post* There aren’t many products that I can say I have used for a long time, but there are certain Johnson’s Baby products that I used as a nanny, then with babies in hospital, then as a parent myself. Their No More Tears baby shampoo is still a favorite […]
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Santa Paws box of treats for cats and their humans with Gus & Bella
*This is a review post. We were kindly sent a box to review and share about* Christmas is coming and we have a pawsome suggestion for you if you are a cat lover, are owned by cats or know someone who would appreciate something special. Gus & Bella have a Santa Paws box that’s perfect […]
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A gentle book about sleep to help with bedtime routine.
*This is a review post. We were kindly sent a book to review and share about* Having a calm, gentle bedtime routine is something that we have always done, even when sleep has been at it’s worst. As the mother of a child who has struggled since he was a baby, with sleep, I am […]
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Meal Plan Monday – working mum but family still needs feeding.
Meal Plan Monday. Looking at my week, and making sure the cries of “I’m hungry” don’t happen too often, but we all know that children are always hungry aren’t they? Feeding my food allergy and food choices family with a mix of cooking from scratch and sometimes throwing a ready-made meal their way. We shop […]
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We must teach our children about Poppy Day and war. We can’t hide.
I came across this article recently discussing the views of someone who thinks we shouldn’t be teaching our children about the World Wars and what happened, how many people died, and the loss and cost. His argument is that it’s to traumatic and that our children are under too much emotional pressure and can’t cope […]
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Unique and special – Jenny Mein trinket dish (giveaway)
*This is a collaborative post* Christmas is on the horizon, and it’s that time of year where I am working on gift ideas, for the people in my life and also leaving the odd hint here and there (ie sending wish lists to my husband) about what I would like for Christmas too. I am […]
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I am not a beauty guru, but – I don’t use harsh cleansers on my face.
*This is not a sponsored post. All links are added for reference and what I am currently using for reader information* So I am not a beauty guru, I wouldn’t even call myself vaguely an expert, but I have started really paying attention to my skin in the last few years, trying out things that […]
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I have forgotten how to relax
As I work through the issues and triggers around my anxiety and spend time in therapy, areas of my life are being scrutinized and turned over. My therapist recently asked me “what do you do to relax, do you know how to relax?” I thought hard for a few minutes and the only reply I […]
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Beautiful coffee themed illustrations from Latte Design.
*This is a review post. We were kindly sent prints to review and share on our blog* If you read my blog you will know that basically, as far as I am concerned, coffee IS life. A lot of not sleeping thanks to my kids and being a busy mum who also works full time, […]
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Meal Plan Monday – A normal week.
Meal Plan Monday. Looking at my week, and making sure the cries of “I’m hungry” don’t happen too often, but we all know that children are always hungry aren’t they? Feeding my food allergy and food choices family with a mix of cooking from scratch and sometimes throwing a ready-made meal their way. We shop […]
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