Trendy Thursday – ready for rain
I had my outfit idea ready for last week’s Trendy Thursday, but it wasn’t on, so I’ve saved it for this week. As it’s a coat one, it’s definitely applicable this week and probably for a few weeks yet, although…
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God brothers and seaside fun
Our mammoth weekend (few days) of fun included lots of outdoor excitement and fun. We were staying with my best friend’s parents at their farm in Lincolnshire, so it was a chance for N to get to spend a bit…
Nottingham water fun and friendships
Never one to miss an opportunity to cram as much into a day as possible, after our time at the Midlands blog meet at the weekend, I’d arranged to meet a friend and her daughter in Nottingham. In fact, she’s…
When bloggers meet – Midlands blog meet
Strictly speaking, I’m not really in the Midlands, but never one to miss out I decided a trip to Nottingham for the Midlands blog meet set up by Emma and Kelly was an event to check out. Coming up for…
300 Picture book challenge – week 8
I’m a bit behind with my post this week, thanks to a few days away this weekend where wifi is pretty shocking (plus shock horror, I was without my laptop…tablet research and buying is in progress so I can be…
Review: Trunki Yondi neck rest
*Ad – gifted N loves his Trunki, and since buying our first one, we’ve been lucky enough to review a Moshi Monster version as well as a Paddlepak. The latter is used every week for swimming and always has comments…
How (not) to do food for toddler parties
N’s not had a birthday party yet. Well a proper one. He just had his cousin round for tea and a play. My intention is to hold his 3rd birthday party once the weather’s improved and I can turf all the…
Playdates at home and away
I love watching N interacting with other children. Sometimes he’s just bossed around (by his 5 year old cousin), other times, he’ll be telling others what to do. He’s used to being with other children at both his nurseries, and…
Project 365 – Photo a day week 8
I know a week has 7 days and therefore 7 photos in it, but N and I are away for a few days and I’m not sure if I’ll have wifi access to write my post on Saturday. So the…
Do parents need to be able to swim for baby swimming lessons
Swimming’s a funny thing. Some people love it, some can swim purely for the safety aspect, others hate it. Some find it really easy, others are scared of water despite never having had a problem in the water. I’m on…
The high temperature – when is ill, not ill
This week, I had the fear as I picked up my phone and saw the call coming through was from nursery. That phone call that all working parents dread. Our nursery isn’t bad when it comes to illness. In this…
