This is Snuggles. Yeah, he’s pretty cute, but man has the last month been full of drama for a bunny so young! Snuggles joined us on the 20th of January. One Saturday morning, my husband and I took our twin girls to Pets at Home so they could choose a pet. I should actually say…
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Birthday Cake on a Budget – 5 Places to Order
Read moreIt’s the celebratory crescendo of every child’s birthday party. Friends and family sing while the colorful confection arrives on the table dotted with brightly burning candles. All eyes on the birthday boy or girl as they make a wish, extinguish the tiny flames with one big breath and receive the first and honorary piece. It’s…
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Should weight loss adverts be banned until after the watershed?
Read moreTV advertising can often be a bit hit and miss. It’s like those car adverts with no sound. At first I thought it was a pretty clever idea. It definitely makes you stop and look up at the TV as you wonder why there’s no sound. I soon realised it’s most likely a clever advertising…
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Ten Questions to ask a New Babysitter
Read moreWhen thinking about getting a baby sitter there’s a lot to take into consideration. Many new parents feel anxious when looking for a suitable candidate to care for their children. Whether it’s the first time you’ve ever needed a babysitter, or perhaps you’re looking for a new babysitter, you’ll need to ask a number of…
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We’re all different and that’s ok
Read moreTeaching children about body image can be a pretty tricky subject. At the tender of six, it’s not something I tend to think about talking to our girls about. However, when M came out school one day, and passed comment about a teachers weight, it made me think twice. The lady in question was overweight,…
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Is nothing off limits when you’re a blogger?
Read moreBeing a blogger means that I share a lot of what goes on in my life online with my readers. The same can be said for pretty much all parenting and lifestyle bloggers. This is nothing new. Celebrities have been doing this for years, and whilst there’s absolutely nothing wrong with doing so, in fact…
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Should motorists be fined for using parent and child spaces?
Read moreI’m pretty sure it’s a struggle that most parents who drive have faced at some point in their lives or another. You pull into the car park of your local supermarket, and hunt down the parent and child spaces in the hopes of finding a space close to the entrance. You then witness a lone…
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8 Budgeting Tips for New Mums
Read moreIf your new bundle of joy is nearly here, or you’ve just celebrated their arrival, you might find yourself worrying about how you’re going to deal with your new financial situation. Having a baby can mean living on less money, and spending more at the same time – which is a very worrisome concept for…
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Win a £75 #Argos Voucher Plus #ChadValley Football Games Table Review #ad #GetItToday
Read moreOver the last four months I’ve been working with Argos as part of the Chad Valley Play Panel. Our twin girls have been very lucky that they’ve been sent some lovely toys to test out so that we can share our findings with you on our blog. This month we’re reviewing some of the new…