Something Special Interactive Magazine The brand new Something Special Interactive Magazine is out today and Chunk got to have a sneaky peek! The first issue is packed with lots of fun things to do including stickers, colouring, craft ideas, stories and sing alongs. Refreshingly there is an app you can download to use with the…
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My Views on Myleene Klass’ Single Mums on Benefits Documentary
Read moreOn Tuesday evening there was a documentary airing on ITV by Myleene Klass about lone parenting, called ‘Single Mums on Benefits’. I didn’t get to see it when it first aired as I was flying back to the UK after my family holiday, but I heard about it the following morning when the BBC emailed…
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My Kidswear Summer Wish List
Read moreWe’ve just returned from a lovely holiday in the sunshine so I’ve become inspired to shop for Chunk’s summer clothes. The wind and rain we came home to this week hasn’t put me off my quest to get him summer clothes, I just really hope he will get a chance to wear them though! I…
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Mum On A Mission: Improving My Local Park
Read moreAs you know from previous posts I have recently set up a committee with another mum in a bid to improve our play park. Our Dreary, Deprived Park We live in quite a deprived area and unfortunately the local council has made it clear there is no budget to refurbish the tired park. The equipment…
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Recipe: Anzac Biscuits With Raisins
Read moreI love baking when it’s quick and easy, and Anzac biscuits tick both of these criteria! They taste so good, and thankfully aren’t too high in fat compared to most home-baked biscuits.
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Film Review: Snoopy and Charlie Brown The Peanuts Movie
Read moreSnoopy And Charlie Brown The Peanuts Movie has been released on DVD so Chunk and I have had a sneaky peak to let you know what it’s like! The story is about the well known characters Charlie Brown and Snoopy and has been made by those clever people who gave us the Ice Age films. The…
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Gift Ideas for Father’s Day
Read moreFather’s Day is fast approaching (June 19) so I’ve been hunting for ideas for my son’s dad. For other celebrations such as Mother’s Day and Valentine’s Day I’ve tended to use Snapfish for gifts because they do a great range of personalised presents. This year I decided to make his dad a personalised Father’s Day…
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Tips For Saving Money Around The Home
Read moreSaving money is something I always read up on because like a lot of working single parents, I’m broke most of the time! I thought I would share some of the ideas I have picked up during the last three years of living on a very tight budget. Please share your own tips in the…
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Single Parent Linky 18
Read moreWow it has been quite some time since the last #singleparentlinky, four months in fact, so I hope this will be a good one! This is where single parent bloggers across the world can add links to any of their recent posts to show off. It can be posts of ANY TOPIC, as it’s about…
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Guest Post: Why I Miss Being Pregnant
Read moreThe lovely Sarah from Whimsical Mumblings is today’s guest post writer. She wants to tell you why she misses being pregnant, which I must admit is making me feel broody; Do you feel the same? To stop myself getting broody I also wrote a guest post for Sarah’s blog; Why I Don’t Miss Being Pregnant, which…
