Breastmilk Pumping Is Certainly a Difficult Skill!

Pumping, when I hear that word, I have visions of litres and litres of liquid gushing out, however when you put it with the word Breastmilk, it never seems to have that effect!! I am not even going to try and calculate the amount of hours I have sat over the past fifteen years trying … Read more

Positive Experiences Nursing In Public

Oooh Positive Nursing Experiences in Public, that always gets a good reaction! I have been breastfeeding on and off (more on than off) for the past twenty years – I have the three teenagers who tower above me to prove it!! Throughout my many years of feeding, I have spent quite a large chunk of … Read more

Breastfeeding Support

When I began my breastfeeding journey over fifteen years ago, the level of information and breastfeeding support was very limited. I attended a breastfeeding workshop, which was a two hour group session with my midwife, who happened to be the breastfeeding expert in our area.I knew that I wanted to breastfeed and was adamant that … Read more

Ravensburger Puzzle Club – What If ?

As part of the Ravensburger Puzzle Club we were sent A What If ? Puzzle, to start with I looked at it and thought it was going to be super easy to do, it had bold bright colours and quite a straight forward picture, that was, until you actually read the box and that wasn’t the … Read more

Eowyn and Tyrus Get Busy ! Kids Grow Wild

Since we moved to our Farm Cottage six years ago, the children spend many hours outdoors. One of their hobbies is gardening, they love helping daddy and mummy (when she isn’t heavily pregnant) grow fruit, vegetables and herbs and plant various flowers and shrubs throughout the garden. This year we have planted six hanging baskets, … Read more

Benefits of Breastfeeding for Baby and Mum

This post  is all about the Benefits of breastfeeding, not just for baby for for Mummy too! If you saw an advert on television for a ‘super’ product that could –  protect your baby against ear and chest infections, lower the risk of Diabetes , give them less chance of allergies, better mental development and mouth formation, … Read more

14 MILLION UK MALES ADMIT TO WRECKING THEIR HOME !

Survey by Disney for the release of ‘Wreck-It Ralph’ on 3rd June reveals 57.8% men in the UK have suffered a wrecking mishap in the home 2013 will see the summer of DIY discontent. With no major football tournaments on, men across the UK will be picking up their tools and attempting home renovations. It seems, … Read more