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Finley’s 5th Birthday with ParentVille Parties Gosh, I cannot believe my little boy is turning five this week. It only feels like yesterday that I was cradling a tiny newborn and wondering how we would get through the next twenty-four hours let alone the next five years. Fast forward almost five years and I …
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Hello You, You did! You delivered a beautiful baby girl. Okay, so you didn't get the home birth you wanted but you both are safe which is the most important thing . She is utterly gorgeous and the missing piece of the puzzle. She is going to change everything you just wait and see. She …
10 Things I Wish I’d Known About Potty Training 1. The only way is bribery (the sooner you learn that about motherhood, the easier your life will be). Reward charts, chocolate, the entire floor of Hamley, use whatever tactics you need and feel no guilt. 2. Potty training regression is real..which leads me nicely to …
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Today we were invited to the Outfit Kids Press Preview, to have a sneak peek at their SS19 collection. As soon as Olivia arrived she headed straight for the flamingo print bathing suit - that girl has fabulous taste! The bathing suit like the rest of the collection is fun, oozes colour and tons of …
30 SAYINGS YOU SWORE YOU WOULD NEVER USE AS A PARENT. I bet you used aleast one this week. 1. Let's play the quiet game 2. You’ll understand when you have kids 3. Wait & see 4. That’s for me to know and you to find out 5. Say pardon not what 6. There is …
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15 Truths About Breastfeeding Breastfeeding my babies was pretty awesome and when they went onto formula that was just as liberating. Today I’m sharing the honest truth about my highs & lows of breastfeeding, so enjoy! 1. You don’t have to do it & don’t let others make you feel guilty for not or for …
Scrumptious Sausage Stew Serves 3 Ingredients 12 Chicken Sausages (I use HECK sausages) 1 tbsp Extra Virgin Olive Oil 1 tsp Fennel Seeds 1 White Onion, roughly chopped 3 Garlic Cloves 1 large Sweet Pepper, roughly chopped 3 Celery Sticks, roughly chopped 1 Tin of chopped Tomatoes 1 Generous tbsp Tomato Puree 300ml Chicken Stock …
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Living in South West London, we're spoilt for choice when it comes to delightful, independent restaurants to tickle our taste-buds. We have everything from authentic Japanese, Tapas to Dirty burgers, there really is something for everyone. So when we were asked to step out of South London and sample the cusine at The Chilli Pickle …
How to Make A Classic Halloween Costume Truly Unique.There is no limit to how much fun you can have when planning your little ones Halloween Costume. Whether you are putting your own twist on a shop bought costume or making an outfit from scratch, the creative possibilities are endless. Depending on how young your little …
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I am thrilled to see that I have been featured in Champney's Spa Online, where I share my top beauty tip for busy Mums. Click on the link to read for full article. https://www.champneys.com/about-champneys/blog/quick-and-easy-beauty-tips-for-busy-parents/
Last weekend, we jumped in the car and headed to the chocolate box village of Salthouse in Norfolk, for a weekend stay at Pembroke Cottage. As our car pulled into the farm house style drive way, I felt a sense of calm wash over me. Our life in London, felt like a distant memory as …
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GIVEAWAY CLOSED Following my brilliant family weekend away (see stories and my previous post), I have teamed up with @pembrokecottage to give one lucky family of 4 adults and up to 3 children a free stay at @PembrokeCottage in Salthouse, Norfolk. The spacious cottage has 2/3 bedrooms and a further bedroom annex which provides the …
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🍁Wild Plum Ice Cream Recipe🍁 The season for plums is in full swing. So if you fancy a fun activity for the kids, why not take them fruit picking and the make some deliciously tasting ice cream with your pickings. INGREDIENTS 400 g. wild plums 300 g. caster sugar 200 ml double cream 200 g. …
It's never been a better time to make Raspberry Jam. This seasonal fruit is the easiest and quickest Jam to make and will last a whole year if unopened. Ingredients 1kg Raspberries Juice of one lemon and pips (the pips contain all the wonderful natural ingredients to help your Jam set) 1kg Jam sugar Jam …
INGREDIENTS 1 tbsp Sesame Oil 1 Spring Onion, chopped Rainbow stir fry Veg - Bok Choi, Carrots, Baby Sweet Corn, Green Beans and Sugar Snap Peas and handful of chopped Broccoli 1 tbsp Fresh Ginger grated 1 clove garlic minced 2 tbsp Miso Paste 1/2 litre Vegetable Stock 100 g Soba Noodles or Egg Noddles …
The summer holidays are in full swing and I’ve been chasing my tail ever since. Anyone else with me? A time management course and an extra pair of hands would not go a miss as we race from playdates to activities. Its non-stop. Last week, I had a disaster with meal times. On one evening, …
I love women doing it for themselves. So this week I am shining the spot light on the talented Kate Bodell, the author and illustrator of children's book Bumbelinda. We find out abit more about Kate, her inspirations for her truly wonderful book as well as who she would invite to her ultimate dinner party. There is so much to say about Kate so I’ll let you enjoy her fabulous interview.
Bumbelinda is not your typical airy fairy type, she lives at the bottom of the garden in a smelly grotto, filled with creepy crawlies and nasty smells. She’s not keen on pink and her wand is a fly swat. She has “wonky wings” and a “tu-tu that’s gone poo poo”. Her job is to grant meanie wishes.
IKOS OLIVIA As the seat belt light is switched off, the kids eagerly unbuckle their belts. Finn darts towards the aisle, while Olivia takes refuge under her seat. All is calm. I take a minute to gaze out of the window. The sparkle of the Aegean Sea flickers beautifully as we climb higher and higher …
