Ever since I was little, I’ve wished science was my strong point so I could invent hair products for my mixed hair; – Products that would actually tame my corse, dry Jamaican frizz, and enhance my thick, British wavy curls. The UK has the fastest growing mixed parentage population in the world, and finally the haircare industry have…
Post Pregnancy Body Woes: Pelvic Floor & Stretch Marks
Read moreIt may have been 17 months since I gave birth, but the pregnancy has still left its mark on my body, both inside and out! To be fair I’ve not exactly been racing to get fit, and I’ve not spent hours preening myself with various products to help get me back to my former, less…
DIY Mummy & Toddler Pampering: EllaPure skincare products
Read moreLong gone are the spa days, monthly massages, retail shopping days and haircuts I became accustomed to during my pre-baby adult life. Single parenthood + hyperactive toddler + a job + very low funds = no chance of any ‘treats’ for me, and sadly not many for my boy either, so I’ve had to think outside the box to find ways…
The Nipper Clipper: A Safer Way to Cut Baby & Toddler Nails
Read moreLike me, have you ever accidently caught your baby/toddler’s fingers when attempting to cut their nails? And also like me, have you done this a lot more than once?!
Potty Training Out & About: My Carry Potty Review
Read moreSo as you know, I’m slowly introducing potty training to my 15-month-old, and have found the perfect potty for home;- but what happens when we’re out and about? I have a vivid memory of me as a young child returning from holiday on a long car journey, desperately needing the toilet. My dad pulled over in a…
Potty Training: The Planning Stage & Picking the Perfect Potty
Read moreAlthough the time is not quite yet upon me for potty training to start, I’m aware of how painstakingly difficult it can be, so have started some of the process now! I’ve done a tiny bit of reading when I’ve had the odd 5 minutes (so you can imagine how little I’ve read!) and have…
Gardening Toddler Fun! (#KidsGrowWild)
Read moreYesterday a white box arrived at my door, and to Chunk’s very great surprise it contained a gardening starter kit just for him! I entered Moneysupermarket.com’s #KidsGrowWild competition as a great excuse for Chunk to try gardening for ths first time, and to finally encourage me to sort my mum’s garden out! After a rainy start…
The Red Cross Baby & Child Life-Saving App: My Review
Read moreThe British Red Cross have launched a brand new app offering parents and carers first aid advice that could potentially save a child’s life. The free app provides useful advice on a range of accidents that most parents have to attempt to deal with at some point, from choking on a sweet, nasty cuts and…