Christmas is getting here faster than we would all like and there is always so much to do. Have you managed to get a letter from Santa yet? What about a Nice list certificate, which has a disclaimer that the Nice list is always checked? I have three different styles in my Etsy shop that are instant downloads. You can edit the text before downloading and printing so that its just right for your child. You even change from Santa to Father Christmas too. And if you have more than one child ... VIEW POST
Letters from Santa and Nice List Certificate
How to Prepare for A Second Baby
There’s nothing quite like having a second child. You’re taking your little clan from a tight unit to a family that has even more love, and how lovely is that? But of course, it’s not as if it’s a complete walk in the park. Your first child turned out to be a life-changing experience, but there’s no chance that it wasn’t without any issues whatsoever. If you prepare yourself, however, then you’ll find things are much easier to manage. We take a look at a few helpful tips below. Pexels - ... VIEW POST
Hoping to add to your holiday fund? Try these saving hacks before you go!
I don’t know about you, but I can just about see my summer holiday on the horizon! It seems to have taken far too long for summer to get here, but now it’s finally arrived, we can all start to look forward to lots of days in the sun and of course, that family holiday we definitely deserve! Whether you’re heading somewhere hot and sunny, or you’re exploring a new corner of your home country, there’s nothing more exciting that planning a holiday and enjoying the build up that comes with it. ... VIEW POST
The pros and cons of life as a single parent
Life as a single parent is at the best of times hard work but it is also very rewarding. Here I have talked to other single parents, as well as my own experience to find out the pros and cons of being a single parent. Being a single parent is lonely Cons - It's lonely, especially if you're not working and the kids are at school or after they have gone to bed. Not everyone has family nearby or friends who understand the situation. You may feel tied to your parenting role and restricted in what ... VIEW POST
Being a single mum is at the best of times hard work but it is also very rewarding. Here I have talked to other single mums, as well as my own experience to find out the pros and cons of being a single mum.
How to tackle the great outdoors with your toddler
There’s good reason it is now entrenched in pre-school planning that toddlers should have access to outdoor space, ideally in a free-flowing way. Most parents would be concerned if a childcare environment wasn’t regularly enabling their their little one outside - there are so many benefits of outdoor play for children. However, achieving those same standards at home isn’t always as straightforward as we’d like. There are a number of things we can do to ensure we get out more with our little ... VIEW POST
Healthy kids’ dinner recipes
My kids are grown up now, but I still remember how difficult it was to come up with meals that were healthy, easy to make and that they loved to eat. I thought I’d share my own kids' dinner recipes for those struggling to know what to cook. I’ve made sure they’re all easy on the pocket, too. Milly Molly Mandy Potatoes I got the inspiration for this recipe from some old-fashioned books called the Milly Molly Mandy series, which I used to read to my children. The main character tucks into ... VIEW POST
The Colour of Christmas
Christmas is well and truly on the way, there’s a chill in the air and the nights are drawing in. It will soon be time to decorate the tree, dress your home in its festive finery and jingle your bells, whilst you belt out Merry Christmas Everybody along with Slade. Are you a Christmas traditionalist who prefers the golds, greens and reds of the festive season? Or do you prefer to tread a contemporary path and choose something a little more modish? Let’s take a look at the colours of ... VIEW POST
Using Bento Boxes For Lunch Time Food
If you remember back to your school days, lunchtime may have filled you with dread! School dinners often came with a sense of trepidation, even after they were served! But times change, and now lunchtime no longer has to mean semi-warm something-or-other. Indeed there is a revolution under way when it comes to lunch time and it comes in the shape (and many colours) of the humble Bento Box. Originally heralding from Japan, there has been a huge worldwide take up of the tradition of using Bento ... VIEW POST
Single Mums’ Guide to Looking after the Family
If you are a single mother and are balancing working from home, keeping your kids healthy and well behaved, and other household chores, you might often feel like you have too many responsibilities to cope. There are some shortcuts, though that will make your job as a homemaker, a breadwinner, and a parent easier, and can secure a bright future for your kids. Find out more below. Image via Pixabay Teach Them to Be Responsible One of the things you can do to make your kids ... VIEW POST
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