We had a manic weekend this weekend. I can’t believe N was still waking up at 5.15 each morning, even though he was on the go all day. Quick naps were needed for the first time in ages. On Saturday…
*Ad – contains affiliate links Today was the day of our local NCT sale. I love volunteering, but it’s pretty difficult getting someone to look after N for a full day as the volunteers are there from 8 until 3….
I’m now back working full time. My old job was an hour’s commute so to do nursery runs, I had to reduce my hours. Unless you’re very lucky, it’s hard to find a job that’s shorter hours. Then there’s the…
Today was our NCT group’s Christmas party for this year. We decided to do morning rather than afternoon as most of the toddlers sleep after lunch which means afternoons are a nightmare for timings of getting together. We decided to…
I’m really excited about Secret Santa this year. I refuse to take part in the work ones, after my first job where everyone took the mick out of one present I was give n because it was wrapped in newspaper…
An experience of volunteering and buying at the local NCT nearly new sale, selling baby, toddler and children’s equipment and toys
Over the past year and a half N & I have been to lots of different baby & toddler groups. We were lucky at the beginning having had a group of good NCT friends where we could all agree to…
I just love bargains, especially when it comes to children’s stuff…clothes, toys, books, any of it really. They grow so fast, and they’re not aware of whether items are new or not, so it’s brilliant to pick up what you…
Ok so N’s first birthday was a week or so ago, but our NCT group of mums & babies decided to do one of our regular celebration get togethers in honour of all the first birthdays. We were hosting it…
Well, I say 1st birthday preparations, but actually I’ve not started thinking about them, other to agree that our NCT joint 1st birthday party can be held at our house, and to debate whether we need to have a specific…
Sunday was our little christmas party our NCT group had for the babies…or for us and the babies! Another chance to get them all dressed up while they’ll let us. All the men (apart from mine) came along too. One…