As you know #My3Things is my way to try to value myself and my parenting a bit more, so I’ve created this and a linky for other bloggers to join in with too. Each week I list three things that have not gone so well that week, three things I want to focus on improving next week, and ending the…
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Diet Chef: Week 1
Read moreAs you are WELL aware I’ve been up and down with my weight for most of my life, and this has escalated since being a single mum. Recently I have started to do a little exercise again which has been great as I had forgotten how great the endorphins can feel afterwards, and this has…
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Single Parent (Dating) In The City: 10 Signs You’re Ready To Date Again
Read moreMy monthly single parent dating column for BrightonMums is now up and this month I am telling you my Top Ten Signs You’re Ready To Date Again. Would love to hear your thoughts and if you have anymore tips to add, so click above and give it a read! Follow me on Twitter, Pinterest or…
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#AfterSchoolChefs Challenge With Birds Eye
Read moreBeing new to the world of nurseries and schools, I’m fast becoming aware from talking to other parents of how stressful September can be for them. Chunk has been going to nursery for three half days per week since April and he loves it. Thankfully his nursery do not shut during the summer holidays, so…
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Competition: Win a Hobbycraft Loom Twister Loom Band Friendship Bracelet Kit
Read moreWin a Hobbycraft Loom Twister Loom Band Friendship Bracelet Kit Looming seems to have taken this country by storm this summer, and if you’re child is still looming in their spare time after school, you may want to enter my competition to win a pretty special looming kit for them. The Loom Twister Loom Band…
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What I Would Say To My Younger Self
Read moreThis week I’ve been inspired by a new competition from Legal & General which involves simply answering the question: “What Would You Say To Your Younger Self?” and thought I would give it a go. There’s probably quite a lot I would want to say to my teenage self, as I was a very shy,…
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#My3Things Positive Parenting Motivator: Week 9
Read moreAs you know #My3Things is my way to try to value myself and my parenting a bit more, so I’ve created this and a linky for other bloggers to join in with too. Each week I list three things that have not gone so well that week, three things I want to focus on improving next week, and ending the…
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Toy Review: Meadow Ring Toss Outdoor Game
Read moreChunk and Curly love the outdoors, but at the moment they are loving doing things that they aren’t supposed to, including ripping Nanny’s flowers apart, throwing stones and generally destroying whatever is in their line of sight. In an attempt to distract, my sister and I have started to look at more constructive things they…
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PaddlePak: Is This The Cure For Leaky Toddler Bags?
Read moreAm I the only parent who regularly ends up out and about with a leaky kid’s bag? Whether we have been to the beach, swimming or even just out with his drink bottle in the bag, it seems to ALWAYS happen. It wouldn’t bother me if it didn’t then wet his nappies, wipes, spare clothes…
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Anyone Else Thinking About The C Word? Homesense Inspiration
Read moreWash your mouth out, I’m referring to the scariest word known to many parents: CHRISTMAS. My Slow Cooker Xmas Cake Yes I know it’s September, but this one day unfortunately takes a lot of financial and creative planning, and for someone who still has baby brain like me this is something I have to start…