We are now half way through January and I’m wondering how many people have already broken those New Years resolutions to go to the gym or on a run every morning before work. I don’t know why but we … [Read more...]
Fashion essentials worth investing in for 2018
Trends come and go, but there a few clothing items that will always be in style. For 2018, make sure your wardrobe is full of essential fashion pieces that can be co-ordinated to suit a myriad … [Read more...]
Winter sun beachwear
When we were younger we used to go away in the February half term as my Dad was a landscape gardener so that was the quietest time for him to take off work. I do love going away in the … [Read more...]
How to make the most of a holiday whilst pregnant
Pregnancy, although an incredible time can be hard work, so it’s important to take care and treat yourself every now and then. If it’s your first child as well, it may be the last chance you get to go … [Read more...]
How and when should you start potty training?
We recently went to Hamburg and whilst we were away my Mum started potty training Lucas, we went away with him in nappies, showing no interest in the potty or toilet and came back to him in no nappies … [Read more...]
The benefits of a gender neutral nursery
When we were planning Lucas' nursery, I knew I didn't want it to be too 'boyish', I wanted something that would grow with him as he would, not that I would need to change once his personality had … [Read more...]
The White Lion, Wrightington review
Last week I took my Grandma to The White Lion in Wrightington for her birthday lunch. We met my cousin and her little boy there who we hadn’t seen for months so it was a nice little catch … [Read more...]
Chocoversum, Hamburg review
Chocolate makes us happy? Yes it jolly well does! A couple of weeks ago, D and I went to Hamburg for a couple of days as part of the Come to Hamburg project. Hamburg is the second largest cocoa import … [Read more...]
How to plant the perfect tree for your garden
I am becoming more and more aware of Lucas living in such an on demand world. When we were younger we watched what was on TV, there wasn’t the choice of what we wanted, it was what was on at … [Read more...]
What Lucas wore #38 – Christmas jumpers
Lucas was sent a JoJo Maman Bebe snowman jumper as a thank you for including it in my children’s Christmas gift guide so I knew it would be perfect for wearing when we went to have his photo done in a … [Read more...]
How to make your garden wildlife friendly in Winter
The temperature has well and truly dropped and it’s becoming frostier in the mornings. It doesn’t mean we need to stay in though, encourage the little one’s to get outside, take a frosty walk and get … [Read more...]
Gift ideas for food and drink lovers
Betty’s Christmas chocolate box, £19.95. A festive array of irresistible pralines, creams, truffles and more, all made with our finest Swiss Grand Cru chocolate and hand-finished in … [Read more...]