School Valentine’s Disco – bah humbug!
My children are nine and almost six. They have no idea what romance is. They make like to make sick noises and laugh when their father and I show each other affection, because “kissing is gross”. They have no idea what Valentines Day is other than it’s a day that they give us cards they […]
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I’d like to know something about school dinners?
So our government is constantly saying that parents don’t feed their children properly, that children are inactive, obesity levels are skyrocketing, that there’s too much sugar in food. They also tell us that school dinners are the answer to making sure our children are fed well during the school day. In fact, I was harassed […]
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When the hamster escapes…
What happens when the hamster escapes and flu ridden Mum is the only person able to track her down and get it back? So, you’re feeling really under the weather, riddled with proper flu. You can barely stagger to the bathroom and the household is trying to manage without you for a few days, whilst […]
READ MORETop tips when decorating your child’s bedroom
We are about to move both children out of their shared room, into their own bedrooms, so we are looking at decorating each room and making them special for each child, whilst working within a budget. This helpful collaborative post is has useful tips for decorating your child’s room… It’s nice to spend time […]
READ MOREWhen flu strikes…
It’s been a wee bit quiet on the blog the past week or so. I’ve had almost a week off work, but sadly not for fun or pleasure. We have had flu, and when flu strikes, it really isn’t fun at all. This looks pretty but it’s actually very, very nasty and it made us very […]
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Ora Towels – not just kitchen towel
When is kitchen towel not just kitchen towel? Well, according to my small son, it;s when it come in a “packet that looks like a rocket” and to my daughter, when she can use it for all sorts of crafts and creativity, and for me, it’s when you have a tough, multi purpose, easy to […]
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Helping families with some tips on being dry at night
This is a collaborative post with some tips on being dry at night for kids and parents dealing with potty training and bedwetting at night. Potty training is a learning curve for both children and their parents. I know that I’ve learned a lot about what works for both, in the twenty years I’ve been […]
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Hand cream is vital. Hand Chemistry does the job.
*This is a review post. I was kindly sent some hand cream to try* I wash my hands a LOT. I work with small children, and that can be messy, (and sometimes downright disgusting, let’s be honest) and as part of normal life, with cooking meals, keeping the house clean, and all the other things […]
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Is the word “crap” a swear word?
Is the word “crap” a swear word? Here’s why I am asking. I use the word. It’s a part of my vocabulary. It’s a word I have used for as long as I can remember when I am describing something that is bad, rubbish, broken, or in a bad situation. I will also use it […]
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Pets & Fireworks…
I love a good firework display. The colours, the bangs and sparkles. I’m not a kill joy, by any means. There are certain times of the year when you know there are going to be fireworks set off, in your area. Either publicly arranged displays, or privately in people’s gardens. New Year’s Eve being one […]
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