It’s been a tough few months, which has included realising I was in an emotionally abusive relationship.
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Testing BIC KIDS Pens, Crayons and Pencils
Read moreMy son broke up from school today and already I’m worrying about how to fill up the six weeks for both of our sanity’s! I’m hoping to do lots of arts and crafts, as well as reading and maths to try to keep his mind active before he returns to school in September.
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The Importance of Outdoor Play for Children
Read moreRecently I was shocked to find out there’s more than 1,000 children being referred to hospital due to obesity.
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I’m Back… It’s Been a Busy Few Months!
Read moreIt’s been a manic few months of both great and really difficult times, and it’s sadly meant that I’ve neglected this blog.It’s been good to have a break from it in some ways, as I now feel refreshed and able to bore you with my rants, ideas and parenting highs and lows. Here’s a round-up…
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Toy Review: Scooby and Puzzle
Read moreDuring the holidays we managed to have a lot of days out, but now he’s back at school I’ve been looking at ways to entertain him in the late afternoons when we want to chill at home. He was sent a couple of great toys this week which have thankfully been great for after school,…
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A Review of Birthday Parties at Funplex in Brighton
Read moreMy son turned five last week (where has the time gone?!) and after a successful party at Brighton Funplex three years ago, I decided to have it there again this time.
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Toy Review: Half-Shell Heroes Mutant Loader Vehicle
Read moreAt the moment whenever the TV is on whilst my son’s awake, he wants the Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles on. I don’t mind, because I watched the original series during my childhood and love how they haven’t changed it in so many ways. The Half-Shell Heroes are toys suited to younger children, and we tested…
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Birthday Gift Ideas for My Son
Read moreMy son’s birthday is fast approaching so I’ve started to hunt for presents. As he’s getting older it’s getting harder because he’s a lot more fussy! These are the things I’ve found so far, which may well help you if you’re stuck for some gift ideas:
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The Benefits of Quitting Smoking
Read moreNational No Smoking Day has a long history in the UK, with the first ever event taking place back in 1983, on Ash Wednesday. Since then, the Day has taken place on the second Wednesday in March each year with the British Heart Foundation backing the idea since 2011.
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Single Parenting is My Super Power for #FamilySuperPowers
Read moreSince hearing about npower’s new #FamilySuperPowers campaign to celebrate superpowers parents can have, it’s got me thinking about whether I have any.
