Dear nursery, As I was standing in the corridor the other day, looking at the collage of photos that you have put up of all of this year’s leavers, it hit me just how long you have been looking after my boy. It’s funny that when they get to a certain age, you kind of […]
This is a collaborative post Nothing hits you harder than losing somebody you love. Even if you’ve had months, or even years to prepare for the fact that the person you love isn’t going to be around for much longer, the moment they leave you can send your world crashing down and turn your life […]
Today, 4th February, is World Cancer Day. The scary figures that Cancer Research have revealed today are that 1 in 2 of us will now get cancer. That’s 50% of us. Half of us. As I was typing this sentence, I received a text message from my mum, telling me her next door neighbour has […]
OK, so this has been a tricky one to come up with something to write about! Day 10 of #Blogtober17 is jokes. I’m not a natural joke teller myself so I can’t give you a rundown of my best ones and the only one that Zach ever remembers is one from Ben & Holly’s Little […]
I have been lacking in inspiration for today’s #Blogtober topic of teenagers. It’s been a long time since I’ve been a teen myself, I don’t have to parent teens (yet!) and I didn’t think it was appropriate to write a whole blog post about my nephew (who for the record is a pretty cool teen!). […]
This is a collaborative post When the tough times hit your family, it can be hard to know how best to get through it. Very often the main thing that you need to make sure of is that you are working together in some way or another, and as long as you are doing that […]
This is a collaborative post Pocket money. It seems to be a top parenting discussion because there are no rules as to when it should start and how much you should give. My boys get pocket money from their Nannie every month, although she usually tries to buy something for them instead of giving them […]
This is a collaborative post When I was pregnant with Zach, I was working full-time as an events organiser. It was a job that came with a lot of stress – deadlines, delegates, venues; you name it, there was something urgent to do most days. Then there were the days I had to spend away […]
OK, so I know that this is a couple of days beyond when this post was supposed to be published but I got a tad behind in the blogging stakes when I had to bake yours and your brothers birthday cakes! My blog went on the back burner for a few days! So, my darling […]
AD – This is a collaborative post Getting kids to drink water can be tricky. I have been quite lucky that I have two children that actually don’t complain about drinking water and it’s often their drink of choice, but I know there are many out there who absolutely hate the stuff. We all know […]
This is a collaborative post Selling a house demands a different approach from simply living in it. While certain quirks and features of your home may be endearing to you, they may not strike the same chord with potential buyers. The key lies in crafting a universally appealing home that attracts the widest range of […]
This is a collaborative post Family getaways provide an invaluable opportunity to create lasting memories and bond with loved ones, but for many parents, the thought of disrupting their child’s routine can be daunting. Maintaining routine during family travel is critical to everyone’s well-being; therefore so let’s explore why routine is essential, how to build […]
This is a collaborative post It is more important than ever to be mindful of our privacy and security when it comes to our phones. With so many different phone scams, it can be hard to know how to protect yourself. Ofcom reported that some 45 million were scammed in some way in the UK […]
AD – This is a collaborative post It’s no secret that working from home can help your employees to achieve a better work / life balance, but it can save your company money too. In this article, we’re looking at five ways working from home can save your business money. Since the pandemic, around 46.6% […]
