*this is a collaborative post sharing some helpful information on Looking after your health as a busy parent* Image by Sasin Tipchai Being a busy parent, whether you’ve been one for a long time or have just become one, can take over your life. Your children’s health will often take priority over your own when […]
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Screen-free time. Who will crack first?
Screen-free time? What is that? We are, as a family, very reliant on our devices. That’s actually ok. Phones, tablets, laptops, iPods etc, are incredibly handy. To be honest, my whole life runs with the aid of various devices and I do rely heavily on them. However, I do also believe that we can have […]
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Bug bites and itchy stings? Anthisan to the rescue…
*This is a collaborative post with Anthisan, all opinions are our own* Bug bites and stings have to be one of my most hated things. I have lived in and grown up around the world in all sorts of places, with insects and biting bugs and I have scratched many a bug bite in my […]
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Handy family first aid kits with Poorly Boo
*we were kindly sent a Poorly Boo first aid kit to review. All opinions are our own* I love a good First Aid Kit and as a mum and also as a former nurse, I am very aware of the need to have a decent first aid kit to hand, for both at home, out […]
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Keeping your immune system going with Nutrivitality (and a giveaway)
I always find winter a challenging time, and we seem to fight off more illnesses than we do in the warmer months. Short of moving somewhere with permenent sunshhine, I have to find ways to look after myself and my family. Making sure I eat well, get as much sleep as possible, and protect myself […]
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Stuff we love – September & October
So how is it the end of October already? I must admit that I do love this time of year and autumn arriving, it’s my favorite season. An excuse to pull out fluffy jumpers and not have to worry about shaving my legs so often, frankly helps me enjoy it more too! The past week […]
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Turning tears into smiles with Elastoplast.
I always have a packet of elastoplast handy. As a parent, you know that bumps and scrapes happen, and sometimes there is nothing you can do to stop that. But of course, no matter how it happens, your children look to you to make it all better! A walk to the park can mean a […]
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Using Technology To Keep Track Of Your Family’s Health
photo source Flickr Using Technology To Keep Track Of Your Family’s Health. Technology is a great way to manage health needs and even prevent health issues. Apps can be very daunting for the older generation, and sometimes it feels like we’re being left behind. There’s an app for everything these days but most of them […]
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Dealing with colds and snotty noses with Vicks…
*This is a review post. We were asked to share some tips on helping ease cold symptoms with Vicks. Please always seek medical advice if you are concerned* Kids get coughs, colds and all manner of snotty lurgies and so do adults. It’s kind of one of those facts of parenting. Both my kids have […]
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Stérimar saves the day when colds invade
Stérimar kindly sent us some nasal sprays to try… It’s that time of year. The children are well into the autumn term, the days are darker earlier, the weather is colder, and winter germs seem to lurk everywhere. My social media feed is as clogged as a snotty nose, with statuses bemoaning the colds and […]
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