It may have been 17 months since I gave birth, but the pregnancy has still left its mark on my body, both inside and out! To be fair I’ve not exactly been racing to get fit, and I’ve not spent hours preening myself with various products to help get me back to my former, less…
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…
DIY Mummy & Toddler Pampering: EllaPure skincare products
Read moreLong gone are the spa days, monthly massages, retail shopping days and haircuts I became accustomed to during my pre-baby adult life. Single parenthood + hyperactive toddler + a job + very low funds = no chance of any ‘treats’ for me, and sadly not many for my boy either, so I’ve had to think outside the box to find ways…
The Nipper Clipper: A Safer Way to Cut Baby & Toddler Nails
Read moreLike me, have you ever accidently caught your baby/toddler’s fingers when attempting to cut their nails? And also like me, have you done this a lot more than once?!
The Tantrum From Hell…HELP!
Read moreI only worked a half-day today, and had spent a lovely morning with my son; – We went to a playgroup, saw Nanny and then I went to work. But whilst I was away somebody swapped my child for the spawn of Satan!
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!
Potty Training Out & About: My Carry Potty Review
Read moreSo as you know, I’m slowly introducing potty training to my 15-month-old, and have found the perfect potty for home;- but what happens when we’re out and about? I have a vivid memory of me as a young child returning from holiday on a long car journey, desperately needing the toilet. My dad pulled over in a…
Potty Training: The Planning Stage & Picking the Perfect Potty
Read moreAlthough the time is not quite yet upon me for potty training to start, I’m aware of how painstakingly difficult it can be, so have started some of the process now! I’ve done a tiny bit of reading when I’ve had the odd 5 minutes (so you can imagine how little I’ve read!) and have…
#TAKEPART 2013 Family Day
Read moreSo it was yet another rainy morning on Saturday, and my two toddlers (my Chunk and his 2 year old cousin who I shall call Curly) were tearing about the place, desperate to be released into the big outdoors to release their pent-up energy. As soon as the weather started to clear at lunchtime, I…
Returning To Work After Maternity Leave #MakeItWork
Read moreI have written about returning to work after maternity leave as my first post for Gingerbread’s new blog: Make It Work. The blog was created by the single parent organisation to highlight the experiences of single parents that work. It covers some great issues that we face, but also helpful tips, humorous experiences and more. I decided…