Life in Lockdown – We want to break free. But we won’t.
Life in Lockdown. I never thought I would have to write those words. But over three weeks ago, like much of the world, we were told we had to STAY HOME. It isn’t optional and we are doing our very best to protect our health care system and stop the spread of a virus that […]
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Simple and effective facial cleansing with Clarins
*This is a review post. I was kindly sent some skincare to try* I have upped my skincare game in the last year or so, to try and keep my skin looking and feeling good. I have found a routine that is simple and effective facial cleansing with Clarins skincare and it works well for […]
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Finding Moments of Calm as a busy mum
*This is a collaborative post. I was kindly sent an item to try* As a busy working mum, finding moments of calm can be a little tricky. I often find that my needs are last in a long queue. Some of that is normal, but my rule is “if I am not ok, and I […]
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How to parent your teenager during a stressful period
*This post does contain an affiliate link. Marked with **AF. This may earn me income if you click and make a purchase* This post is titled how to parent your teenager during a stressful period, but I need to make clear that this is not me telling you what to do, it’s more a series […]
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Can-Do. Little cans of fun and kindness.
*This is a review post. We were sent an item to share on our blog* As a family, we try to be positive and kind and to help our children (and the adults in the house) to be calm. Can-Do is a great little tool to help with that. What is Can-Do? Can-do was created […]
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How to Break the Stress-Sleep Cycle
How to Break the Stress-Sleep Cycle The UK has seen an overwhelming increase in the number of reported cases of adults affected by stress with 74% of the nation saying they have felt overwhelmed at some point in the past year, and 54% of people worrying about the impact it’s having on their health. Stress […]
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Meal Plan Monday – Recipe books
This post does contain affiliate links that earn me revenue if you click on them and make a purchase. These will be marked with a * 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 […]
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How to find the right residential rehab treatment
*This is a collaborative post we hope you find helpful* Finding the right residential rehab treatment isn’t a simple or easy matter. What is right for one person may not be the best choice for someone else. There are many factors to consider before you make the choice that works for you. Cost, location, types […]
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Getting creative with Yorkshire Fabric Shop
*This is a review post. We were kindly sent some fabric to create a collaborative post* I am not a naturally crafty person but I do love sewing and knitting, and my teenager has inherited this from me, and she is far more creative. Yorkshire Fabric Shop asked us to get creative with some fabric […]
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Our week in photos – carry on as before
Welcome to Our Week in Photos. Our way of sharing our week and what we get up to with our family abroad and grandparents who like to keep up with our life and antics. Last week we were told we could ease lockdown slightly. For us, it hasn’t made much difference, and we are carrying […]
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Welcome to Cats, Kids, Chaos. We started over 9 years ago, originally as The Mad House of Cats & Babies, in a blur of sleep deprivation. We share family life as we live and see it, and try to keep it real. I write about food allergies, homeschooling, parenting a teenager, product reviews and everything in between. The odd cat post may feauture too. Welcome to the chaos, grab a cup of coffee and join us!