OvuSense – not pregnant but there is hope!
In January of this year I wrote about how we have been using a rather clever gadget called OvuSense, to track my monthly cycles and see if it might be possible for us to add a 3rd small human to the Mad House of Cats & Babies. I wrote a blog post here with my […]
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Yummy Gluten free cereal bars from Geo Bar
If you read our blog, regularly, or follow us on social media, you will know that I am always looking for good gluten free substitutes because we have family members who cannot tolerate gluten in their diet. I also find that I feel better if I don’t eat a lot of gluten based products, so […]
READ MOREFastest Hour…. Meningitis
This is something a little different from my usual posts here on the blog, but it is a topic I feel passionate about, having worked as a nurse. I have actually seen a child die from meningitis, and also cared for children recovering from it. It can strike anyone, young or old, although there are […]
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Getting ahead with Ooberkids
Being a parent, and working with your children, to help them with their school work and encourage their strengths and help them work on areas where they struggle, is something I have found challenging. School work has changed quite a lot since I was actually at school myself, and although the basics are still the […]
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Our week in photos – Michael Gove pants, oh yes!
Welcome to our week in photos. Snapshots from the crazy life round here. Usually coffee, cake, grumpy cats and chaos…. You can find more on our Facebook page and Instagram too. This week is a double dose of photos. I have some rather exciting stuff going on for my “day job” that has had me […]
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Friday’s Rant from the Soap Box in My Living Room – restricted hot chocolate??
Dear Tesco I have a mystery, that you need to solve for me… I shop at a local Tesco Express, near where I work, and a few weeks ago, went to buy a container of hot chocolate, a well known brand, for our parent/toddler group coffee time. I went to the self service check out, […]
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When a book has your name in it…
Reading is something we are very passionate about here in the Mad House of Cats & Babies and we love books. A personalised book is something extra special…. Little Man loves reading, and has in fact, just learned to really read, himself, working hard at school and with us to master this very important skill. […]
READ MORESharing a bed with your pet….
We all know how tough it can be to get a decent night’s sleep. What with the stresses of work, money worries and running a household, it can be hard to find the time and the peace of mind to achieve adequate rest. And as many of us share our homes with a furry friend, […]
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Reaching for the anti wrinkle cream….?
So, as I get to a certain age, I am noticing that my body is not, ahem, bouncing back as much as it used to. I barely paid any attention to my skin, and have never been a huge fan of lotions and potions, mainly because I am too lazy, a lot of them seemed […]
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Friday’s Rant from the Soapbox in MY Living Room: Dear Man driving too fast….
Dear man, driving a very nice, rather large Audi estate car, the other day… I stood in the road, and stared you down, as you sped towards me, and I stood my ground. You were forced to slow down, and then stop, less than a foot away from me, and yes, I did slap […]
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