It always makes me feel so warm and fuzzy when my two year old nephew says “Love you Cwaire” (yes he thinks its a “w” at the moment) and I’ve been waiting for the day that Chunk says it… AND HE FINALLY HAS! Last night we were just cuddling on the sofa, winding down for…
I’ve Joined Pinterest!
Read moreI’ve found yet ANOTHER social media site to become addicted by in the small hours when I’m up with Chunk or during those rare occasions he naps during the day, and it’s Pinterest. Disgusted that I haven’t found it sooner, as it has so many great pics and ideas about a range of things that…
#3dates3mths Challenge 1: Safari Dating
Read moreSigning up for online dating recently has really given me the courage to try new, more daring ways to find my next man (or should I say victim). This weekend I tried something I’ve never heard of before: Safari Dating. The concept is that the men ‘hunt’ the women, by finding them in three different bars, and…
Returning To The Dating Game: My Dating Challenge!
Read moreCan you believe I’ve been set a challenge to find three dates in the next three months?! As you all know, I’ve been single since Chunk was 6 weeks old (nearly two year ago…EEK!) and I finally feel ready to try to meet a decent guy for both me and my little man. Online dating…
Learning To Love Your Body: Guest Post by Body Confidence Campaigner, Leyah Shanks
Read moreCosmopolitan UK have featured an article about a body confidence campaign in their Feb 2014 issue, which got me thinking about how little I feel about my own body at the moment, and that dieting won’t necessarily be the complete answer to my problem. The gorgeous Body Confidence Campaigner featured in the article is Leyah…
Baking With My Toddler: Cinnamon & Ginger Xmas Biscuits
Read moreToday (Christmas Eve) I decided to be creative and bake biscuits with my little boy, both for Santa tonight, and to put in treat bags for my son and his cousin for Christmas Day! I found a recipe for cinnamon and ginger snowmen biscuits, and decided to put my own little spin on it!
The Lead Up To Xmas…Diet’s On Hold!
Read more10 day until Xmas… where has the time gone?! Like most people, I prefer the lead up to Xmas rather than the actual day, which is over quickly after boring TV and too much food. Now I have Chunk, Xmas has much more meaning to me, and it’s so hard to believe that this time…
Returning to the Dating Game as a Parent…
Read moreI’m at a very weird stage of my life right now, as I finally feel ready to be with someone again (oh how I miss sofa snuggles, bedtime cuddles and an adult to talk to and make me cups of tea in the evening!), but the thought of returning to the dating game petrifies me. I keep…
Disciplining Children in Public:- Do You Dare?!
Read moreI’ve always been fascinated to see how parents deal (or not deal) with their children when they misbehave in public, and I’ve definitely seen the good, bad and very ugly throughout the years! Before I had a child, I would inwardly tut, laugh or roll my eyes when seeing mums or dads shouting, screaming, ignoring or…
Homemade Iced Lolly Recipes for Babies & Toddlers!
Read moreDuring the heatwave we’ve been having this week, I’ve started to think of little frozen treats that my son can enjoy to attempt to cool down. Overheated toddlers are not an enjoyable experience!