This is a parenting blog, so poo and potty training is a topic that was bound to come wasn’t it? I have potty trained a number of children in my time as a parent, nurse, and nanny so the topic of poo had to come up sometime, didn’t it? I promise there won’t be any […]
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Dear people. The sun has come out. So have your feet. But do we really want to see them? Welcome to my Friday’s Rants from the Soap Box in my Living Room. My little space in the week, where I get things off my chest, and have a jolly good chunter. (I would like to […]
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Free From Baking Gets the Artisan Touch Newburn Bakehouse by Warburtons launches an exclusive range of artisan loaves With 30% of Brits now choosing to eat gluten and wheat free foods on a regular basis – whether due to dietary sensitivity or because they are simply aiming to adopt a healthier lifestyle – there […]
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As you know, if you have read this blog, or know us in real life, we are trying to add a 3rd small human member to the Mad House. I have blogged about pregnancy and birth before, and the ups and downs we have faced. I am delighted to be blogging for MAMA Academy, a […]
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This isn’t easy to write. I don’t know why, because I’ve been here before. I’m discovering that experience doesn’t matter, that this rollercoaster ride is still not fun, that it doesn’t get easier the more times you ride it… Last week, I had a miscarriage. That makes number four since we started the journey of […]
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*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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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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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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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 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. […]
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