MumsDateDads is the UK’s leading dating website for single parents and they have kindly given me one six month membership for their website worth ยฃ90 to give away to one of you lucky readers. In the busy times we live in, finding a meaningful connection with somebody can be tricky and sometimes difficult, especially for…
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My Interview With A Family Law Solicitor: Your Questions Answered
Read moreAs you know I recently made a Will to ensure my son’s birth father (aka Sperm Donor/SD) would have a much lesser chance of becoming the resident parent in the event of my death. Christmas can be an awful time for separated families, especially when it comes to working out who the children will spend…
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Win Tickets To The Baby Show at The ExCel London.
Read moreThe Baby Show with MadeForMums is the UKโs leading pregnancy and parenting event, and will be returning to ExCeL London from 20th to 22nd February 2015. The Show is aimed at new and expectant parents providing everything needed for bump, baby and you including all the essentials, alongside the latest, innovative products and not-on-the high street brands. This…
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Why CBeebies’ Bing Is Not Just For Kids
Read moreBing Bunny is Chunk’s favourite programme at the moment, to the extent that we have to watch at least ten episodes per day or he has major tantrums. It’s literally his OBSESSION. As programmes go though I don’t mind, because Bing has taught me quite a lot about parenting which is something I never thought…
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Brighton and Hove Parents Please Help!
Read moreTo My Fellow Brighton and Hove Parents, Please help try to stop Brighton and Hove Council from cutting all of the free library play sessions for babies and toddlers by having your say on their online form here. Currently there are some brilliant play workers that do weekly free play sessions in all of the…
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DIY / Upcycling: Redecorating My Bathroom
Read moreThis Christmas was the fourth year I’ve lived in my flat, and the fourth year I’ve told myself I will not go another year with my disgusting, aged bathroom. And this time I managed to sort it in the first few days of the new year! The bathroom is completely tiled, and me not having…
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My 2015 Jar
Read moreHappy new year guys! Hope you all had a lovely, food-filled, tantrum free (or reduced) Christmas. I had a lovely time and as usual it was over before I had time to sit and enjoy my boozy Christmas cake. This is the time of year that you hear everyone going on about “New Year New…
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DIY/ Upcycling: Sink Storage Unit
Read moreWhen I got home one evening this week I noticed someone had left an under the sink storage unit next to the communal bin, so I saw a prime opportunity to do some more upcycling! It was a light wood colour, but also had a green tinge, so it was definitely in need of a…
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Why I’ve Had To Write A Will…aka Guardianship
Read moreWriting a Will is Vital for Lone Parents As all my loyal readers know, my son has not had contact with his sperm donor (aka SD) for quite some time for many reasons, including drug and alcohol addiction and also very selfish behaviour, lies and let downs when sober. Unfortunately I made the very daft…
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Making a Swan From An Apple
Read moreBefore… If you follow me on Facebook then you know I tend to share a lot of videos that are either funny, interesting or just plain cool! One of the videos I posted last week was somebody making a swan from an apple and they made it look really easy so I thought I would…