Chicken pox has lost it’s charm…
I used to be one of those people who thought “chicken pox is one of those childhood things, that kids need to get, and deal with”. I have nursed and nannied plenty of kids through it, some mild, some not so mild, and over the years my thoughts have gradually changed. I think, personally, probably […]
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I did not vote for this…
I did not vote for a government that treats the people who work in our public services so badly. I did not vote for a government that is basically a bunch of privileged, mostly men, who have no clue of what the reality of life is for people in this country. I did not vote […]
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Science 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 […]
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Learn 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 […]
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The 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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The grass is always greener…?
If you follow me on social media, or keep up with this blog, you will know we have been in Scotland for a week, on holiday. I am half Scottish. My mother was Scottish, and I still have family and friends here. We decided, pretty much last minute, that we needed a week away, during […]
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Making maths cool with Skoo Crew
Whilst we are sort of strict on how much device time our kids have, we do let them use our iPad and other devices to play and also for learning. Both children now do some of their maths homework on the iPad. I am always on the look out for apps that are great for […]
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Getting tough jobs done with Surcare Sensitive washing powder
When your family has sensitive skin, particularly your children, laundry can be a bit of a challenge. You want clothes and other things to come out of the washing machine clean and smelling fresh, but if you have children like mine, who do like to keep me on my toes with lots of “been in […]
READ MOREIt’s time to get a cat flap
It’s time to get a cat flap We can deny it no longer. We can bear it no longer (well, when I say we, I mean LSH mostly, because he’s the one who mostly deals with it because I often pretend to be asleep, ssssh, don’t tell him) when at 3am, the cats decide that […]
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Convenient Pre-Natal vitamins?
We are currently trying to add a third small human to the Mad House of Cats & Babies (the cats will not approve, Emily wants a baby sister, Matthew wants a baby brother, so there is no pressure at all on me ;)) One thing that is important when trying to conceive and in the […]
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