Recently I found out how certain additives in food can affect children’s (and adult) behaviour/mood, and shockingly these same additives can be found in our toiletries. I don’t want to waste all the effort I’m making to ensure my son isn’t getting these additives in his food by giving him these same chemicals when bathing…
I’ve Updated This Blog’s Name!
Read moreHey Hey! I cannot believe this blog has been going for nearly a year! When I look back at the first few posts it’s shocking to see what me and my little fella have been through over the last year (and how badly I used to write ha ha). But it’s also lovely to see…
Ladies Footwear Competition!
Read moreI’ve recently been sent a gorgeous pair of boots to review on my fashion blog by Shoesissima, which is a footwear company that caters for women with longer feet like me. They have shoes in UK sizes 8-12, and if you are within this footsize banding, you know how difficult it can be to find gorgeous, affordable shoes- I…
Sunshine = Smiles!
Read moreIsn’t it mad how a little bit of sunshine can completely change your mood and outlook? This week has been the first week of sunshine this year, and the first day it shone I, amongst everyone else in Sussex no doubt, spent most of it outside and in a very good mood. Just feeling that…
Mother’s Day Jewellery Giveaway!
Read moreWant to impress your mum or nan on Mother’s Day this month, but struggling to find a unique gift? Look no further, I’m giving away a stunning bracelet to one lucky reader! Katie’s Kali Jewels has kindly given me one of her beautiful, handmade pieces of jewellery, which includes ‘I love you’ charms. The bracelet…
My Top Mother’s Day Gift Ideas
Read moreMother’s Day; It’s already that time of year again, so I’ve been frantically trying to find unique, but affordable presents for my mum, nan and sister. Every year the shops seem to have the same, tired cards, flowers, chocolates, teddies and mugs, and they BORE me, so I’ve hunted high and low and found some…
#Claires40days
Read moreAfter eating lots of Pancakes yesterday from my recipe, I started to think back to when I was at primary school and how we celebrated it, and then gave things up for lent. I went to a CofE school, so we had assembly and prayers everyday, and we would bring in cans of food for lent to give to…
Sleepless in Ilkeston: The Gro Clock Miracle
Read moreRemember when they were babies and you never got much sleep? Remember getting the odd 3 hours of solid sleep and feeling like you had slept for a month?
Planning Chunk’s 2nd Birthday Party!
Read moreIt’s that time of year again (already!!) and I find myself pressuring myself again to try and do lots of things for Chunk’s 2nd birthday. I’m mad, as I should save the effort for a few years time so that it will be more appreciated and actually remembered by him! But anyway, I’m stubborn and whilst…
Picking A Nursery
Read moreWhere has the time gone?! Why can’t I keep up?! Chunk will be two years old at the end of this month, and I have recently been searching for a nursery- not an easy task! He is entitled to a free place, because I have recently had to become self-employed (so far found no work!)…