Whenever we have been on holiday I have never really had to worry much about swimwear or lovely summery dresses as we usually stay in the UK. However last year we travelled to Spain and my anxiety well and true kicked in. I often hate the way my clothes look on myself, and I stand in front of the mirror peering at my thick thighs and round belly and I hate it. Don't get me wrong I know it is my fault and i can easily poke fun at myself and joke about but it is always there in the back on my mind. I was excited at first by the chance of going shopping for some holiday clothes. However ..read more

I love a good pair of leggings. They’re perfect for wearing around the house or when exercising. Leggings are very versatile and can be teamed up with a nice top and heels for a lovely evening look. I recently tried on a pair of branded leggings at my local sports shop, they were just what I had been looking for. They were black and had the logo written up the leg in white and they looked very trendy. I tried them on and was disappointed to find that they were see through. I put them back and left the store.   When Love Leggings got in touch and asked if I would like to review a p ..read more

If you’re a bit of an Earth mother (or eco-friendly father), finding baby and toddler products which are green and good quality can feel like a quixotic quest. Many high street stores still don’t offer ranges which are ethically sourced, and you could while away hours trawling the net for appropriate products. But don’t despair just yet, because we’ve saved you the trouble by locking ourselves in a room with nothing to sustain us except a few wheatgrass shots and a quinoa salad, and not emerging until we found five green childcare products to help you go natural. Here they are… 1.   ..read more

National Story Telling Week is nearly here, January 26th to February 3rd. The awareness week aims to promote the tradition of story telling, the very first way of communicating life experiences and the creative imagination.  When Room to Grow, the Children’s bedroom furniture retailer, got in touch and told me about their campaign I was very excited. They understand the importance and benefits of storytelling and have selected three books ideal for relaxing and inspiring that they have gifted to us.   The books are as follows;   The Wonderful Things That You Will Become b ..read more

When CoolStuff got in touch and offered me some of their products to review I really didn’t know where to start! They offer such a vast range of high quality products it was very hard to choose! CoolStuff is run by the Swedish company CoolStuff AB since 1999. They offer the most innovative, cool and fun gadgets on the market. They really are gadget heaven! They are continuously adding the newest and most exciting gadgets to their shop. They offer products such as toys, kitchen wear, home and garden, food and drink and more.  Here is what I opted to review; Collapsible FoldingWagon ..read more

Early New Year seems like a natural time to clear the cobwebs and refresh your home cleaning regime.  And if you’re feeling a little flat after the festive season, making home life feel more manageable is marvellous. While any busy home with kids, pets and active adults is never going to be pristine clean, there are always a few new tips worth taking on board that save time, money and stress. So if you’re yearning for a fresh start, here are five home hygiene tips for 2019. 1. Nappy bin If you’re dealing with your first new-born baby, you might be surprised ..read more

You’ve been a mum for long enough. It’s time to drop your kid off at their gran’s house, hop in your car and get set for the holiday of a lifetime. That’s right – we all love our kids to bits, but spending some time away from them will only make the heart grow fonder.   So whether you fancy a solitary pamper session or a #BNO with your pals, we’ve assembled a series of travel tips that’ll make your time away worth the effort.     Enjoy airport luxury    Airports in Britain are about as fun as watching paint dry for 88 hours, filled with frustrated crowds and bli ..read more

The new year is well and truly here, Christmas, my birthday and my husband’s birthdays have already past! Yes we both have January birthdays one day after the other. While I don’t normally set myself new year’s resolutions, I have set ourselves a target which will help us to prepare for when we move house.  As we all know moving house can be a stressful time which is why we’re starting very early! Top of my list is to declutter my home. We would like to move home and ideally we’re aiming for this to be in about 4-5 years’ time. Therefore we have plenty of time to prepare and sort out o ..read more

I found this article on the Parent Zone website and had to share it. My children have started going on mummy and daddy's phones on a certain video streaming app where they watch all sorts of completely random videos! When is it time to return them they aren't very happy to do so most of the time. However I have found that setting our egg timer onto ten minutes works surprisingly well. Here is the article; Screen time is in the news again, but parents are still getting mixed messages about how much is ‘too much’. Here’s how to take a reasonable, flexible approach - and get your kids on board to ..read more

At the end of every year I like look back at all the things that we have experienced. Here is my round up for the year 2018.   We go on holiday every year, however we usually stay local in the UK this year however we decided to take the children on their first holiday abroad. My Father has a place in Spain and we decided this would be a perfect first holiday. They know the area well and had transport so we wouldn't be struggling for places to go or things to do. I have to say it was an amazing holiday. My little boy enjoyed the beach so much and spent the entire ..read more