The plan was to have Viggo at home, which meant that we didn’t require a Car seat straight away, but as you know from reading our birth story, this never happened, due to midwife shortages, they were unable to send anyone out for a home delivery, which meant a very fast dash to hospital, and … Read more
After breastfeeding seven children, I know how important eating the right foods is, to keep mum healthy and strong enough to feed baby, so when I was asked if I would like a guest post from Elena, I was delighted. Elena Cimelli of Contented Calf runs through the basics of how a lactogenic rich diet … Read more
In an exclusive partnership with Tesco, ecological cleaning pioneer Ecover has launched the Ocean Bottle – the first ever bottle made from waste plastic, fished from the ocean. the Limited Edition Ecover Washing-up Liquid Ocean Bottle is made entirely from recycled plastic, with 10% of that plastic coming from the sea. Streamlined and eye-catching, the … Read more
Today I dropped Neva at school a little earlier than usual, she was taking part in a Breakfast club with all of her friends, before they did their first SAT test of the week. I am quite lucky that Neva is pretty chilled about the whole thing, although being a school governor, I know how … Read more
When we found out we had been chosen to take part in the Bank Holiday Shop and be a #MorrisonsMum, the children were extremely excited, everytime we visit, Kaide asks if we get paid money because we are a Morrison!! (If Only)… The nearest Morrisons to us is only five minutes drive, it has a … Read more
In a house of nine, you can imagine, quiet and calm are not words used frequently to describe our lives!! Every morning I set the alarm for 6.45am I go downstairs quietly so as not to wake anyone else. I put the kettle on, then depending how tired I am I either sit and stare … Read more
Since having the children, my time keeping has become, lets say a little worse! Before I had the children I would always be on time, or even a little earlier to every appointment or meeting, but the last sixteen years I have been no quite so prompt… Nearly every year Asa or my parents buy … Read more
Not Long Till Mothers Day and Mandi’s Day! This year I shall be sharing my birthday with Mother’s all over the world!! This is the second time since becoming a mum that it has fallen on my birthday, so my children have declared that I WILL get extra presents to compensate!! Its always difficult knowing … Read more
Kaide has been on and on about Pop Chef ever since it was first advertised on the television, so when we were asked if we would like to review it, there was a resounding YES from all parties!! The Pop Chef is by Character and consists of six fun shape cutters that you fix on … Read more