I view my blog as my journal. But let’s face it, I don’t have time to write a diary or journal alongside that. I don’t find enough time to read at the moment, so adding another piece of writing isn’t…
You’d think being a project manager in my current job would mean I have a perfect home organisation calendar system in place. Prior to having N, I only needed a paper diary and a wall calendar, and I never missed…
We all know that children love to paint and make a mess getting creative, and that giving children the opportunity to do so is good for them. But it’s one of those activities that always takes time to set up,…
We all know how important it is to get away from work at lunchtimes, and have a proper break. Whether you work from home or outside the house, if you work set hours having a break helps with productivity. Plus…
My OH tells everyone I’m a hoarder. I don’t believe I am, because I do declutter every so often. More often for some items than others admittedly. But I do have a lot of stuff and there’s definitely not enough…
A couple of months ago, N had 1 wobbly tooth. Only 5 days later, he then had a gap where 2 teeth were, plus half a new tooth through and a little white tooth just about showing through the gum. Oh, and…
I do a lot of shopping. Actually I lie. I do a lot of wandering round town and buying little bits and pieces I need, but rarely do a browsing shopping trip. And I’m talking clothes. I usually buy jeans…
Unlike many children, N’s not really big on birthday party themes. But even he requested a pirate party theme when we were in the early planning stages of his last party. He didn’t get one because he won’t do dressing…
When N swam with Water Babies I wrote a post on how to get your child to love swimming. In one of those strange blogging occurrences that post disappeared, so I decided to rewrite and share our experience. I certainly…
As a blogger, one of the worst things that can happen is having no broadband. While it can be quite relaxing without it – if it’s a planned break – when it’s unexpected, it can prove a little stressful especially…
I’ve been meaning to change my car since December, but my research didn’t get very far.  Before starting, I always think it’s exciting buying a car,.  But really, apart from a new car where you can spec it yourself, it’s tedious…
