Gluten-free bread a touchy subject
*We were sent some products to review. All opinions are our own* Gluten-free bread can be very hit and miss. When you are eating a gluten-free diet, for health reasons, due to allergies or intolerance, bread and what you can and cannot eat, and what substitutes are available, is a touchy subject…It’s hard to find […]
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Friday’s Rant: it’s not your news, stop sharing it first!
Stop sharing news that isn’t yours to share on Facebook! If your cousin has had a baby, it’s not your job to share the news to all and sundry on your Facebook, or theirs, until they’ve announced it themselves. The birth of a baby is amazing news but you don’t get to steal someone […]
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Waterproof your phone with Splash spray…
I recently acquired a brand new, rather posh iPhone 6. If you know me, you will know that my phone is almost an extension of me, and that I am pretty much reliant on it, for most aspects of life. I know that I can’t totally protect my phone, short of keeping it in the box […]
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A perfect lower sugar alternative drink – Vita Coco Kids
This is a review post in collaborative post with Vita Coco Kids* As a parent, I have become increasingly aware of how important good nutrition and a balanced diet is, for my family, but particularly for my children. It’s a real minefield out there, with all the advice and input you have to wade through […]
READ MORETeach your kids the art of flower arranging
Teach your kids: The art of flower arranging Are you looking to teach your kids something new, something that will channel both their creativity and their imagination? Why not teach them how to arrange flowers? Each flower is different, with different scents and shapes so you can guarantee your children will thoroughly enjoy the experience. […]
READ MOREWhen parenting in private is different from in public…
This is a hard post to write. It’s hard to say what is in my head and heart, without sounding ungrateful, or that I don’t love my child. It’s also hard because I am saying things that I want to say to not only the stranger who might judge me and my child when out […]
READ MORECat Proofing your home. Hints and Tips.
Cat proofing your home: Interesting things you need to know Cats are lovely to have around. However, they can also be a handful around the house. This means you have to put in some work to make sure the cat, and your home are safe. Here are some tips to guide you. Protect your vinyl […]
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Friday’s Rant from the Soap Box in MY Living Room – working from home is not always the answer…
Welcome to MY Friday Rant. My little spot in the week where I get things off my chest. It may be on any topic. If you would like a guest spot to share your own rant, feel free to contact me and we can let you loose… This week, I am a bit peeved. Why […]
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The 10% cat…
I don’t post often about the cats, but after sharing last week about how Layla came into our lives, and getting some nice comments I thought I would share a little more about her. She is no ordinary cat, in fact, our vet regards her as somewhat of a miracle kitty and when she goes […]
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The Kitten that nobody wanted…
I don’t often write blog posts about the cats, even though they are part of the reason why the blog is named the way it is. I thought, however, that I might share Layla’s story with our readers. Layla came to us, unplanned. We had been thinking about getting a kitten, but because I was […]
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