Fighting off winter germs with Potter’s Elixir of Echinacea Plus
I always find this time of year a bit of a struggle and we seem to constantly fighting off winter germs. The weather is getting colder, and the days shorter and darker earlier, and I am convinced that the germs seem to multiply faster and we fight off a multitude of bugs and illnesses. Going […]
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The Hair Helper – keeping hair accessories organised.
We here are very excited about a new product that is going to be launched soon. We’ve seen it, and LOVE it and we know it will make that sometimes stressful “getting hair done” time of the day easier for parents and to help keep track of ALL those hair accessories and bobbles. (It’s a constant […]
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Friday’s Rant from the SoapBox in MY Living Room – is it just me that thinks this is weird?
Welcome to Friday’s Rant. My little space in the week where I get random things off my chest. It makes me feel better. Sometimes a good rant can be therapeutic. So it’s not a secret that I play the occasional game of Candy Crush, and happen to have a fondness for pretending to be a farmer […]
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Some fascinating facts about head lice, debunking some myths, with Lyclear.
Apologies, this is guaranteed to make you itch post, but hopefully it will be helpful. (Image source) I was asked by Lyclear if I would like to host a post, with some facts and also some myth debunking about those dreaded beasties all parents loathe. I personally am not phased by head lice, having dealt […]
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Little House of Science – making science and learning fun for kids
As a parent, I am always keen to be aware of what’s out there to help & encourage my children to learn. Both the husband and I love science, me being the chemistry and biology person and him being the physics and engineering type. With having a daughter interested in STEM and homeschooling a son […]
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Boys can dance too
My boy has taken a while to find his feet and feel confident enough to take part in group activities. He struggled for the longest time, both before we knew that his ears were causing him issues, and post grommet surgery. His SPD diagnosis means that we now know that noisy, busy groups are a […]
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Slow cooked sausage and lentil casserole
So this recipe is an easy and filling sausage and lentil casserole, hearty, filling and slightly stodgy. Perfect winter comfort food. It’s a bit of a hodge podge of ingredients, but it works and is very easy, and you don’t have to attend to it much, so it’s perfect for those days when you want […]
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The things we do for our pets…
It’s funny, being a pet owner, in many ways is very much like being a parent and they sometimes can need TLC and care, that means a bit of extra work for us. The things we have to do for our pets, sometimes, are a little surprising but we do them, because we love them […]
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Vidisan Eye drops – essential for dry and tired eyes
* *We were kindly sent some Vidisan eye drops to try, always seek medical advice if you think you may have an eye infection or irritation* I often struggle with dry and tired eyes. I wear contact lenses, so my eyes do get a bit dry and they need to be taken out, to relieve […]
READ MOREDoes anyone else dislike October as much as me?
Poor October. It’s a month I hate. I have this irrational dislike of the month, and whilst I know some of it is irrational, there is some logic in there somewhere. There are bits of October that I do like. I like that half term for the kids falls in October, in fact I start […]
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