For many people out there, a family isn’t complete without a dog. If that sounds like you, and you’ve made the big decision to adopt your first dog, then there’s no doubt that the household is filled with excitement and anticipation. Before you bring home your new furry family member, however, there are a few […]
READ MOREBreastfeeding – I did it. Would I do it again?
It’s world breastfeeding week. Social media is flooded with the promotion and discussion of breastfeeding and all the issues surrounding that. The good, the bad, the ugly, the happy, the sad. The why and why not. I don’t talk about breastfeeding much on my blog any more. It’s been almost 5 years since Matthew weaned, […]
READ MOREStuff we loved – July
Wow, July went fast, didn’t it? Or at least it did for us. I think my having a knee operation and the children breaking from school seems to have made it go much more quickly. So here we are, in the summer holidays! A quick round up of things we have liked and loved […]
READ MOREA Family Kitchen Is For More Than Just Cooking
The kitchen is often the center of the house. It’s a multi-functional space that is for much more than just cooking. When you’ve got a family, the kitchen is more important than ever. It’s a space where you can prepare meals and enjoy them together as a family. But it’s also a place where the […]
READ MORESometimes I don’t want to be the village…
This blog post should be entitled "dear mother who hasn't organised childcare for the summer holidays, it's not my job to pick up your mess" but that's too long. Before I launch into my rant, I will point out that I LOVE being the village for other mums. I will willingly help out those in […]
READ MOREDecorative lighting doesn’t have to be complicated
This blog post contains an affiliate link to Amazon which earns me income if you click and make a purchase. The link is marked with * Decorative lighting is an easy way to add character and light to any space in a house. I love decorating our home and finding pieces that fit with our […]
READ MOREBoss Baby is here…
There is a new boss in town. He’s not your usual type. He’s a bit different from what you would expect. He’s still in nappies but that won’t stop him from trying to get what he wants… Boss Baby is here, and despite the fact he’s not potty trained and still needs a bottle, he […]
READ MOREMy Sunday Photo
My first Piñata at the age of 41 and it was a unicorn one of course. MUMMY CONSTANT
READ MORESome little treats from Hunkemoller
Everyone loves nice little treats, every now and then, and sometimes it’s good to treat yourself, to something special, or you may want to pick up a gift for someone else, for a special occasion. It may be a birthday, an anniversary, Christmas, Valentines Day, or because that person just needs a little pick me […]
READ MOREMaking a bedroom look beautiful…
When you are renovating or decorating a room, there’s a lot you need to think about and plan for and it’s not just about paint and wallpaper. We have recently started remodeling our master bedroom, it has been due for an overhaul for a long time, but it’s been low on our priority list, because […]
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