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It’s Hard When You’re Grieving At Christmas Time
I am grieving.
Grandma died just before Christmas and it has been really tough.
Death Doesn’t Know It’s Christmas Time
We think the wh…
Happy Christmas: Grandma Is Dead
My Grandma is gone.
She died this week.
It was quite unexpected.
Christmas time is probably the worst time of year to lose someo…
Am I A Bad Person For Being A Stay At Home Mum?
I’m a stay at home mum. I’ve blogged about it a lot before because I think it’s important:
- I’m there for my kids when they need me
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That Awkward Moment When… the parents’ edition
Parenting is wonderful but it can also produce some cringingly-awkward moments! I’ve written a list of some of my awkward moments so you …
This Should Be A Birthday Photo (But It Isn’t)
This week it was Charis’s second birthday. Yes that’s right – my little baby is 2!
Birthday Planning
As soon as the school summer holid…
We’re Going On A Blackberry Hunt
Today we went blackberry picking.
There’s something about foraging for blackberries that just brings me to life. Maybe it’s being out in…
30 Reasons Why I Love Being A Young Mum
I’ve just found out that I am officially a young mum. I’ve always known that most of my mummy friends are older than me, but I didn’t rea…
North Wales: 10 Adventures With Kids
North Wales is a beautifully untamed section of the UK, with some truly breath-taking beaches and dramatic mountain landscapes. Betws-Y-C…
Themed Activities: Farms, Trains & Unicorns!
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I like to plan activities to stop the kids moaning keep the kids happy during the school holidays. I find that …
I Apologise, My Sweet, Sweet Daughter
She will probably never read it, but today, I apologise to my eldest daughter.
My darling, I am truly, deeply sorry that I expect so muc…
‘Am I fat?’ asked the 5 year old
“My legs are fat, Mummy.” Five words that chilled me to the bone!
Jenny is a bubbly, confident, chatty 5 year old, who has just complete…
20 Life Hacks For Parents
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The internet is awash with lists of life hacks. These are a few of mine to make parenting that little bit easie…
Grandparents: Stop The Free Day-Care
Did you know that 63% of grandparents with grandchildren under 16 help out with childcare?!
We’re currently on holiday at my in-law’s ho…
Full Time Mummy, World-Changer
Why I Am A Full Time Mummy
I am VERY passionate about being a full time mummy. I realise that it doesn’t work for every family and that …
8 Top Tips for taking little ones swimming
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We went for a family swim at the local pool today. As far as I’m concerned, swimming is a great way to keep fit…
Old people love kids: breaking thro dementia
Toddlers are amazing; they can light up a room just being themselves and they keep us adults entertained for hours as they potter aroun…