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Declare it! Own It! Make Your Inner Voice Your Cheerleader!
What’s your inner voice like? By that, I mean, how do you talk to yourself? Are you positive and upbeat or are you self-critical and pess…
That Time The School Attendance Letter Made Me Sob
School attendance is important. I get it! If the kids are missing school, they’re missing out on important lessons that are designed to s…
The Ultimate List Of Kids’ Charity Work Opportunities
I recently wrote a post called ‘66 Things To Do Before You’re 6‘ and one of the things on that list was “Do some charity work”.
I think …
Oh Instagram, You Have Me Quaking In My Boots!
I’ve just set up an Instagram account.
You probably already know because you’ll have had a notification from some randomer called lucyat…
To The Low-Life Who Thought It Was Okay To Let Their Dog Poo In The Park
Dear dog owner, my two year old just stood in dog poo. YOUR dog poo!
I’m sure the two of you had a lovely morning together; basking in t…
How To Edit Your Life And Get The HAPPY Back!
Have you ever thought about how you edit your life? When someone asks you what you’ve been up to, what highlights (or lowlights) do you g…
Why Every Parent Should Do A First Aid Course (yes – including YOU!)
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Have you ever done a first aid course? If you’re a parent, can I please urge you to do one!
I say this with a little…
10 Things You’ll Only Understand If You Wear Glasses
I started wearing glasses in my early teens and have done ever since. I did briefly try contact lenses but, unfortunately, we didn’t get …
Is It Time For Me to Go Back To Work?
I hadn’t planned on going back to work yet. I’ve been a stay at home mum since my eldest daughter was born 6 years ago, and I thought I’d…
Ordering Glasses Online: Perfect Glasses Review & Giveaway
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I’ve been wearing glasses for 18 years (gosh, I feel old working that out!) and I actually really like wearing them…
How To Host The Ultimate Girls Superhero Party
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My daughter, Jenny, demanded a “girls superhero party” for her 6th birthday.
She doe…
11 Tricks Every Budget Party Planner Should Know
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Party planning on a budget doesn’t need to be stressful. In a few weeks, we will be throwing the ultimate Super…
9 Easy-To-Theme Party Games Your Kids Will Love
It’s Jenny’s 6th birthday in a few weeks so I am in full party-planning mode and party games are high on the agenda! Over the next few we…
Why Ignoring Quiet Alana Could Make You A Fool
In December, Alana Spencer, a quiet 24 year old from Mid-Wales, secured a £250,000 investment from the famous business tycoon, Lord Sugar…
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…
The Nativity Story Simplified For Toddlers
The nativity story has it all; tradition, magic, fantastical creatures, royalty, animals, and of course a baby! Every year, in thousands …
Lucy At Home Does THE CHRISTMAS TAG
Eek! I’m so excited – Lucy from Lucy’s Locket has nominated me to do The Christmas Tag! I loooove Christmas! I love the music and the tra…
3 Nativity Christmas Songs For Pre-Schoolers
I love Christmas Songs. I can’t wait to get my Christmas Songs Album playing in the house and get bopping away to Rocking Around the Chri…
22 Things To Cheer You Up After A Bad Week
What. A. Week. It’s been one of those weeks where I just haven’t known if I’m coming or going. It’s been emotional. It’s been busy. It’s …