Our first weekend away without kids for almost FIVE years
Last weekend was the first time in almost five years that we left the house together, sans little ones, for more than a few hours. The preceding week was ALL about...
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Postnatal Depression: Our first birth story – the aftermath
At the beginning of February 2014 I finally published part one and part two of our first birth story after almost five years. They were two of the hardest posts that...
Read MoreToy Fair 2014 – what will capture our hearts this year?
Toy Fair 2014 at Kensington Olympia On Tuesday I was lucky enough to spend a child-free day at the London Toy Fair 2014 at Kensington Olympia as the guest of Galt Toys....
Read MoreThe little blue pot that brings back memories and softer skin too
Vintage Astral ad from 1950s courtesy of historyworld.co.uk I have a terrible memory. I don’t remember very much about my early childhood at all really, other...
Read MoreWhy change the UK’s best selling nappy rash cream?
There are some products that I stock up on because they’re part of special offer (who doesn’t love a BOGOF?) and some just to make sure I always have plenty...
Read MoreBack to School – get organised, get discounts, get dressed, get walking!
With only a matter of days to go until Curly Girl starts school *gulp* I’m feverishly preparing her school uniform, sewing on thousands of wonky name tapes,...
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Can a staycation beat a vacation?
We’re back from our 10th wedding anniversary staycation in Scotland. Ten years! It feels like only yesterday when we tied the knot and promised to love,...
Read MoreThe Summer so far… (plus free downloadable calendar)
Wow can you believe it’s August already! We’re three weeks into the Summer holidays and time is racing headlong towards Curly Girl’s first day at big...
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