We all love the idea of taking the kids away to do something off the beaten track and unusual, but the reality of cooping kids up in a car for a long journey can be hard work for everyone involved. Between the sugar crashes and “are we there yet” – parents can rightfully be left…
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AD| The Importance of Reading with your Children Plus Win a Goody Bag!
Read moreDisclaimer: In association with Book Trust @BookTrust will be running a Twitter party on Thursday 19th September from 8-9pm where you’ll have the chance to win book tokens. They’ll also be joined by developments psychologist, Emma Kenny, who will be answering questions on the night as part of the Twitter Party, along with me @Twinmumanddad…
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Zero Waste Gift Ideas
Read moreZero Waste is a philosophy that encourages the redesign of resource life cycles so that all products are reused. The goal is for no trash to be sent to landfills, incinerators, or the ocean. The process recommended is one similar to the way that resources are reused in nature. (Source) The idea is that we…
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AD| Three Alternative Treatments For Mental Health Issues
Read moreMental health issues like depression and anxiety affect many parents. The hardship can prevent parents from being the best caregivers they can be. What’s more, this can make you feel even more anxious and stressed than you may already be. However, you are not alone. There is support available. If you are suffering from mental…
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That Friday Linky
Read moreIt’s Friday again, which means it’s That Friday Linky time again! Please have a quick read of the info below and join in! As always we ask that you link up your favourite post of the week. Please don’t link up your entire blog, just one specific post that you’d like to share with us all.…
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Gynaecological charity urges parents to stop using euphemisms like ‘front bottom’, ‘bits’, ‘flower’, ‘tuppence’, and ‘fairy’ with their daughters
Read moreI read an article in the Daily Mail which you can read online here about gynaecological charity, Eve Appeal, who are urging parents to avoid using phrases such as ‘bit’, ‘flower’ and ‘front bottom’ with their daughter. As a mum of twin girls, this is a subject that’s very close to my heart for many…
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Lessons I learnt from our first camping trip
Read moreLast week I wrote a blog post about our first family camping trip to River Dart Country Park. You can read this blog post here. We had an amazing time. There was so much for all of us to do and the site was lovely and clean. Before going on our first camping trip, I…
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Review: EasiYo Yogurt Maker
Read moreMaking yogurt at home isn’t something that ever crossed mind before. Bread, cakes, cookies etc are things that I bake regularly. Yogurt, however, well I usually just buy it from the supermarket. However, when EasiYo contacted me to ask if I’d like to review their EasiYo yogurt maker I said yes. EasiYo is a yogurt…
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That Friday Linky
Read moreIt’s Friday again, which means it’s That Friday Linky time again! Please have a quick read of the info below and join in! As always we ask that you link up your favourite post of the week. Please don’t link up your entire blog, just one specific post that you’d like to share with us all.…