I adore my allotment. It’s a refuge, an individual peaceful haven that I retreat to for some nature related therapy when life is becoming all encompassing. Originally, I took on our plot when …
It’s a couple of weeks away but already I’m thinking that YES this time, I will be that organised parent who has lots of wonderful day trips planned for the family. Typically for me, I …
I’ve been asked before why I even bothered giving my children names because I only ever refer to them by their nicknames. It’s funny how when you’re pregnant, you think of these beautiful names …
*This is a collaborative post There was alarming news recently that cases of scarlet fever are on the rise in the UK – and have now hit their highest levels since the 1960s. …
The feelings and emotions of a special needs parent are pretty unique in life. Rather than witter on in writing, I thought for once I’d witter on in video form… Would love to …
Recently, we’ve been talking a lot about booking a holiday. We intend to go abroad in the summer before Jude breaks up as I don’t think he’d be happy with the plans. I feel content …
Apparently, I’m suffering from stress. *All gasp in shock* I know, right? Didn’t bat an eyelid. I spoke to a doctor and have subsequently looked up the Mind web page on stress as well …
I’ve been laughed at by my family over this but I wanted to share my excitement with you about my new favourite gizmo. I bought a slow cooker! Do you have one? I’m not into …
Hello all, how was your weekend? As you know, I write blog posts for Family Fund and this latest addition was about mess! Ha! I thought, my specialist subject…as Emmeline demonstrates so beautifully in …
*This is a collaborative post The job of a modern parent can often be a very tricky and troubling one, especially with all of the modern tech in the world. Kids are often more …