We have been enjoying this warm, if not a bit humid, weather this week, and it’s inspired me to try some new food and drink for the family, as well as some summer clothing for yours truly! Summer Recipes When you are feeling hot and you’re suffering from summertime lethargy, the last thing you want…
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Family Day Out: Hello Kitty World at Drusillas
Read moreI’ve written about our fab experiences at Drusillas before, but now they’ve opened up their Hello Kitty Secret Garden, I wanted to share with you what it’s like! Hello Kitty Ride-On Cars We took the boys (my 2 year old son Chunk and my soon-to-be 3 year old nephew Curly) during the half…
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How To Help Reduce Allergies, Eczema & Asthma Symptoms In Your Home
Read moreLast week I was invited to an information event in London which was hosted by Dyson, with the purpose of providing parents with tips on how to reduce the bugs and dust that cause allergies in children (and us!). Scarily it’s estimated that 50% of children have allergies and this is increasing.
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My Tea-tox!
Read more14 Day Teatox In a bid to be more healthy, I’ve tried another form of detox that didn’t involve me denying myself of precious food like the Juicy Tox one I completed a couple of weeks ago. This time, all I had to do was drink three cups of special tea a day (half an…
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Toddler Holiday Essentials
Read moreOur recent caravan holiday I love travelling across the country and staying in caravan family resorts, as it means even skint people like me and Chunk can get away for a few days! The only downside to these holidays have been the amount of things I’ve had to pack for Chunk, and how you never…
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Children’s Theatre Review: Up and Down
Read moreThis weekend I took Chunk and Curly to their first ever theatre show, Up and Down, which is designed specifically for babies and children under 5, which is something I’ve never heard of before. It’s based on the book of the same title by children’s author Oliver Jeffers, and it’s the sequel to his famous book,…
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Keeping Kids Safe At Home
Read moreHaving kids in the house means being in a constant state of high alert. So much can (and often does) go wrong! But taking a few simple precautions will ensure your children can run riot to their hearts’ content, without coming a cropper and doing themselves an injury. Cookers You know what it’s…
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My 4-Day Juice Detox Experience
Read moreJuicing seems to be a huge phenomenon at the moment, as it’s constantly in the magazines and newspapers as many celebrities seem to be affiliated with many of the huge range that are currently on the market. I’ve always been in two minds about doing it, because I have read that whilst they can help…
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Children’s Picnic Bench For Nanny’s Garden
Read moreNow that summer is approaching, we have been adding things to Nanny’s new garden for the toddlers to play with, as I’m not lucky enough to have a garden of my own. I came across some gorgeous wooden picnic benches by a new, local company called BespokeGarden. They offer adult or children’s benches, and…
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Mum’s Tried & Tested Round-Up
Read moreDue to the amount of lovely things I have been sent recently, I’ve decided to start writing regular Round-Ups of all the things I’ve tried and tested, so you know what might be good to buy for your family (or not!). Feel free to let me know what great (or awful) products you’ve bought recently by…
