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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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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That’s right. You read correctly. Not only do I loathe party bags (I am sure I am not alone in that one) but we don’t do them, for parties we hold for our children. Why? Read on…. The recent article on how a mother is taking another parent who failed to send their child to […]
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It’s no secret that we would like to add a 3rd small human member to the Mad House of Cats & Babies, and of course, these things don’t always happen when we would like them to and sometimes mother nature needs a little bit of help. We have used other methods and kits to try […]
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Welcome to my first Friday Rant of 2015. You know the drill. I have a chunter about something I want to get off my chest, and you can chime in, in the comments, or leave a link in your comment to a rant of your own, or feel free to disagree with me, free speech […]
READ MOREA blogger I admire, and follow, wrote a piece for the BBC, this week, about coping with Christmas when you are struggling with mental health issues. She writes very well, and is very honest about her own struggles with her mental health and is very active in campagining for awareness of mental health issues. Last […]
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Enjoy a gluten and dairy free Christmas with Newburn Bakehouse recipes Indulging in tasty festive treats is a must for many in the run up to Christmas. From devouring the pieces of chocolate found behind each door of your advent calendar, enjoying a mince pie by the fire to tucking into a feast of turkey, […]
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Almost a month ago, I took part in a live discussion, that was broadcast on certain TV channels and online. I was asked to join the panel, to talk about my experience of breastfeeding, the difficulties I had, and what I would do again or what I would suggest to help other women. You can […]
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Warning, this post may contain things that will be a trigger to some. Please read with that in mind. Also, I am speaking from my own experience, hoping to share to others who have not had a miscarriage, but also for those who have, to know that they are not alone. Why am I writing […]
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When you become a mum, and life changes, quite dramatically (in a good, if somewhat tiring way) it can be hard, sometimes to find friends or maintain friendships. If you are one of the only of your friendship group that has children, or your friends kids are much older, it can be hard to keep […]
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