Welcome to another look at what’s on the menu for my family this week. I’ve been foraging through Pinterest for ideas so this week have lots of lovely recipe links for you. I am vegetarian, although Ian eats fish, so it’s a vegetarian meal plan. You can easily change the main ingredient to a meat option if you prefer. As always we have pizza on the menu! I’m thinking about making my own pizzas from now on, so let me know if you have a fool-proof pizza dough recipe!

Weekly Meal Planner #7

Welcome to another look at what’s on the menu for my family this week. I’ve been foraging through Pinterest for ideas so this week have lots of lovely recipe links for you. I am vegetarian, although Ian eats fish, so it’s a vegetarian meal plan. You can easily change the main ingredient to a meat option if you prefer. As always we have pizza on the menu! I’m thinking about making my own pizzas from now on, so let me know if you have a fool-proof pizza dough recipe!

The Baby Show with Made for Mums, the UK’s leading pregnancy and parenting event, will be returning to Kensington Olympia from 23rd-25th October 2015. The Show is a must-attend event for new and expectant parents providing everything needed for bump, baby and you including all the essentials, alongside the latest, innovative products and boutique brands.

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GIVEAWAY: Win tickets to The Baby Show Olympia

The Baby Show with Made for Mums, the UK’s leading pregnancy and parenting event, will be returning to Kensington Olympia from 23rd-25th October 2015. The Show is a must-attend event for new and expectant parents providing everything needed for bump, baby and you including all the essentials, alongside the latest, innovative products and boutique brands.

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Little N has been in his own bedroom for over a year now however he often wakes up during the night. He is still so young after all. When he does wake up he is frightened because it is so dark. I have spent a long time trying to find a suitable nightlight for him as I thought this might help him to be less frightened. The Gro Company have created the Gro-light*, which is a simple, fantastic 2-in-1 adapter that turns the main light into a night light, so there is no need for a separate light.

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REVIEW: Gro-light

Little N has been in his own bedroom for over a year now however he often wakes up during the night. He is still so young after all. When he does wake up he is frightened because it is so dark. I have spent a long time trying to find a suitable nightlight for him as I thought this might help him to be less frightened. The Gro Company have created the Gro-light*, which is a simple, fantastic 2-in-1 adapter that turns the main light into a night light, so there is no need for a separate light.

grolight review

Something I have yet to talk about on this blog is potty training. Potty training is such a huge milestone for toddlers and I found the thought of it really daunting. I had no idea how to go about it, so I spoke to my family’s health visitor who told me to relax, don’t worry and just wait for Little N to show signs of readiness. And when he was ready, to shower him with praise and make a big deal about how grown up he was being. So that is exactly what I did. And do you know what, it turns out that potty training is not that tricky after all!

Thomas & Friends Potty Training

REVIEW & GIVEAWAY: Potty Training with Thomas & Friends

Something I have yet to talk about on this blog is potty training. Potty training is such a huge milestone for toddlers and I found the thought of it really daunting. I had no idea how to go about it, so I spoke to my family’s health visitor who told me to relax, don’t worry and just wait for Little N to show signs of readiness. And when he was ready, to shower him with praise and make a big deal about how grown up he was being. So that is exactly what I did. And do you know what, it turns out that potty training is not that tricky after all!

Thomas & Friends Potty Training

Baby J has had a little bit of a growth spurt so I’ve dug out his 12-18 month size clothes and my mother-in-law has been shopping. I really love my boys in soft trousers, joggers and leggings. Here are some of my favourite trousers from his current wardrobe.

Mini Style: Boom, Splash and Monsters

Baby J has had a little bit of a growth spurt so I’ve dug out his 12-18 month size clothes and my mother-in-law has been shopping. I really love my boys in soft trousers, joggers and leggings. Here are some of my favourite trousers from his current wardrobe.

I love reading birth stories! After sharing my own two very different birth experiences [emergency c-section and natural VBAC] I decided to ask other mums and dads to share their wonderful birth stories with me too. I’m absolutely delighted that so many people want to share with me! If you’d like to share your birth story, send me an email or get in touch via Twitter or Facebook.

This week the very lovely Kerrie is sharing the birth story of her gorgeous second daughter, Poppy, who was born at home weighing an impressive 10lb! Kerrie and Poppy were transferred to hospital soon after birth - read her story to find out what happened.

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Beautiful Births #10 - Kerrie's Home Birth & Hospital Transfer

I love reading birth stories! After sharing my own two very different birth experiences [emergency c-section and natural VBAC] I decided to ask other mums and dads to share their wonderful birth stories with me too. I’m absolutely delighted that so many people want to share with me! If you’d like to share your birth story, send me an email or get in touch via Twitter or Facebook.

This week the very lovely Kerrie is sharing the birth story of her gorgeous second daughter, Poppy, who was born at home weighing an impressive 10lb! Kerrie and Poppy were transferred to hospital soon after birth - read her story to find out what happened.

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Welcome to another look at what’s on the menu for my family this week. As always we have pizza on the menu! I am vegetarian, although Ian eats fish, so it’s pretty much a vegetarian meal plan. You can easily change the main ingredient to a meat option if you prefer.

Weekly Meal Planner #6

Welcome to another look at what’s on the menu for my family this week. As always we have pizza on the menu! I am vegetarian, although Ian eats fish, so it’s pretty much a vegetarian meal plan. You can easily change the main ingredient to a meat option if you prefer.

When I was pregnant with my first baby, I was full of ideas about what I thought parenthood would be like. I thought I had it all figured out. My newborn baby would be fed, changed, burped and then would sleep peacefully until the next feed was due. Right?

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I was completely wrong. Babies cry. And they cry a lot.

Why Babies Cry & Coping with Colic

When I was pregnant with my first baby, I was full of ideas about what I thought parenthood would be like. I thought I had it all figured out. My newborn baby would be fed, changed, burped and then would sleep peacefully until the next feed was due. Right?

young-baby-asleep-in-cot

I was completely wrong. Babies cry. And they cry a lot.

Once again I missed last week’s update. I was having a rather rubbish week so decided to skip a couple of blog posts and just focus on the boys. I’m glad I did as we had a much better week this week.

A Week In My Life #5

Once again I missed last week’s update. I was having a rather rubbish week so decided to skip a couple of blog posts and just focus on the boys. I’m glad I did as we had a much better week this week.

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How big? Last week Baby J turned 11 months old. 11 months old! I can’t quite believe it. He now weights 22lbs 1ozs and is 76cm-ish long. It's really hard to measure his height because he will not lie still! He has outgrown his 9-12 month wardrobe and is now sporting his 12-18 month clothes.

Baby J is 11 Months Old

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How big? Last week Baby J turned 11 months old. 11 months old! I can’t quite believe it. He now weights 22lbs 1ozs and is 76cm-ish long. It's really hard to measure his height because he will not lie still! He has outgrown his 9-12 month wardrobe and is now sporting his 12-18 month clothes.

After my first baby was born, I totally rocked that first-time mum look. Everything about me screamed “I AM A MOTHER! I HAVE A NEW BABY!” Second time around, the novelty of the yummy mumminess has well and truly worn off and I’m finding my own style again. I’m not just a mum after all.

I’m on a mission to find key pieces that are versatile enough to cope with the demands of motherhood, but still keep up with the latest trends. Mama Style. And when it comes to changing bags, you don’t get much more stylish than the Babymoov City Changing Bag* (£79.99).

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Mama Style: Babymoov City Changing Bag

After my first baby was born, I totally rocked that first-time mum look. Everything about me screamed “I AM A MOTHER! I HAVE A NEW BABY!” Second time around, the novelty of the yummy mumminess has well and truly worn off and I’m finding my own style again. I’m not just a mum after all.

I’m on a mission to find key pieces that are versatile enough to cope with the demands of motherhood, but still keep up with the latest trends. Mama Style. And when it comes to changing bags, you don’t get much more stylish than the Babymoov City Changing Bag* (£79.99).

babymoov city changing bag

I had a sad realisation the other day.

I'm due to feature my VBAC birth story in a magazine article and they required a photo of me and J. I had the perfect photo but as it has been taken on Ian's phone and then sent to me by text, it was too small. I asked Ian to send me the original photo but he kept forgetting so the writer suggested sending a different photo as long as it was within the first two weeks of J's life.

Only, I don't have any.

Nobody ever takes photos of me with my children.

Missing - Photos of Me With My Children

I had a sad realisation the other day.

I'm due to feature my VBAC birth story in a magazine article and they required a photo of me and J. I had the perfect photo but as it has been taken on Ian's phone and then sent to me by text, it was too small. I asked Ian to send me the original photo but he kept forgetting so the writer suggested sending a different photo as long as it was within the first two weeks of J's life.

Only, I don't have any.

Nobody ever takes photos of me with my children.

Welcome to another look at what’s on the menu for my family this week. As always we have pizza on the menu! I am vegetarian, although Ian eats fish, so it’s pretty much a vegetarian meal plan. You can always change the main ingredient to a meat option if you prefer, such as using lamb mince instead of vegetarian mince!

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Weekly Meal Planner #5

Welcome to another look at what’s on the menu for my family this week. As always we have pizza on the menu! I am vegetarian, although Ian eats fish, so it’s pretty much a vegetarian meal plan. You can always change the main ingredient to a meat option if you prefer, such as using lamb mince instead of vegetarian mince!

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Little N and his pals are all heading to nursery and preschool very soon. *sob* To mark the end of summer and let them burn off some steam together we had a fancy dress party.

I got some awesome Iron Man, Thor and Optimus Prime fancy dress outfits* from Asda and lots of yummy, sugary party food and drinks, funky plates, the works! I went all out to make sure the children would have a fantastic time. Iron Man is my favourite outfit as it lights up, plus he is the coolest hero!

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An End Of Summer Fancy Dress Party

Little N and his pals are all heading to nursery and preschool very soon. *sob* To mark the end of summer and let them burn off some steam together we had a fancy dress party.

I got some awesome Iron Man, Thor and Optimus Prime fancy dress outfits* from Asda and lots of yummy, sugary party food and drinks, funky plates, the works! I went all out to make sure the children would have a fantastic time. Iron Man is my favourite outfit as it lights up, plus he is the coolest hero!

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I’d do anything for my children. I’d do anything for their happiness, safety, comfort and security. I’d cross mountains, rivers, lands and seas to keep them safe. I’m lucky. My family and I are lucky. Because while I can say that as simply as a figure of speech, for some families it is a reality. Actually, scratch that. For many families it is a reality.

Syria’s civil war is the worst humanitarian disaster of our time. Since 2011 more than 11 million innocent people have been displaced, and the number is growing. Over 220,000 lives have been lost. More than half of the Syrian refugees are children. Children who have lost everything.

This week photos of drowned children washed up on Turkish beaches have filled social media and news outlets. In particular the photo of Aylan Kurdi, who was just 3 years old. Aylan drowned with his 5 year old brother Ghalib and their mother, and his photos have been shared countless times.

It Could Have Been Us - Save Syria's Children

I’d do anything for my children. I’d do anything for their happiness, safety, comfort and security. I’d cross mountains, rivers, lands and seas to keep them safe. I’m lucky. My family and I are lucky. Because while I can say that as simply as a figure of speech, for some families it is a reality. Actually, scratch that. For many families it is a reality.

Syria’s civil war is the worst humanitarian disaster of our time. Since 2011 more than 11 million innocent people have been displaced, and the number is growing. Over 220,000 lives have been lost. More than half of the Syrian refugees are children. Children who have lost everything.

This week photos of drowned children washed up on Turkish beaches have filled social media and news outlets. In particular the photo of Aylan Kurdi, who was just 3 years old. Aylan drowned with his 5 year old brother Ghalib and their mother, and his photos have been shared countless times.

Welcome to another little round-up of my week. Or should I say fortnight, because I didn’t do one last week! Oops. I do really enjoy doing these posts, it’s so nice to look back at the week and take stock of everything we have been doing.

A Week In My Life #4

Welcome to another little round-up of my week. Or should I say fortnight, because I didn’t do one last week! Oops. I do really enjoy doing these posts, it’s so nice to look back at the week and take stock of everything we have been doing.

Ian and I are currently saving to buy our own home, as we currently live in a privately rented house. I often spend time looking at houses for sale and imagining what I would do with them. We’d love to buy a doer-upper so that we could complete refit the bathroom. I’ve found the perfect bathroom suite that I would love to have in my house!

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My Dream Bathroom

Ian and I are currently saving to buy our own home, as we currently live in a privately rented house. I often spend time looking at houses for sale and imagining what I would do with them. We’d love to buy a doer-upper so that we could complete refit the bathroom. I’ve found the perfect bathroom suite that I would love to have in my house!

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Welcome to another look at what’s on the menu for my family this week. As always we have pizza on the menu! Also I am vegetarian, although Ian eats fish, so it’s pretty much a vegetarian meal plan. You can always change the main ingredient to a meat option if you prefer, such as using pork sausages instead of vegetarian sausages!

This week is very pasta based as I’m trying a few of the recipes from the last issue of Waitrose Kitchen magazine. I love this magazine and always get lots of inspiration from it. And we’re having the last BBQ of the summer, seeing as the weather has turned cold already!

Weekly Meal Planner #4

Welcome to another look at what’s on the menu for my family this week. As always we have pizza on the menu! Also I am vegetarian, although Ian eats fish, so it’s pretty much a vegetarian meal plan. You can always change the main ingredient to a meat option if you prefer, such as using pork sausages instead of vegetarian sausages!

This week is very pasta based as I’m trying a few of the recipes from the last issue of Waitrose Kitchen magazine. I love this magazine and always get lots of inspiration from it. And we’re having the last BBQ of the summer, seeing as the weather has turned cold already!

The New You Plan is the UK and Ireland’s fastest growing weight loss plan offering a way to lose weight quickly, safely and simply. Their great tasting diet meals have been created to turn your body into a Fat Burning Machine without leaving you feeling hungry. You get to enjoy 4-5 of their tasty diet meals a day to Drop a Jean Size every month and create a dramatic transformation.

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GIVEAWAY: The New You Plan

The New You Plan is the UK and Ireland’s fastest growing weight loss plan offering a way to lose weight quickly, safely and simply. Their great tasting diet meals have been created to turn your body into a Fat Burning Machine without leaving you feeling hungry. You get to enjoy 4-5 of their tasty diet meals a day to Drop a Jean Size every month and create a dramatic transformation.

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I love reading birth stories! After sharing my own two very different birth experiences [emergency c-section and natural VBAC] I decided to ask other mums and dads to share their wonderful birth stories with me too. I’m absolutely delighted that so many people want to share with me! If you’d like to share your birth story, send me an email or get in touch via Twitter or Facebook.

This week Natalie is sharing the beautiful birth story of her second son. Last week she shared the birth story of her first son, who arrived at 36 weeks, which you can read about here.

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Beautiful Births #9 - Natalie's Second Early Baby

I love reading birth stories! After sharing my own two very different birth experiences [emergency c-section and natural VBAC] I decided to ask other mums and dads to share their wonderful birth stories with me too. I’m absolutely delighted that so many people want to share with me! If you’d like to share your birth story, send me an email or get in touch via Twitter or Facebook.

This week Natalie is sharing the beautiful birth story of her second son. Last week she shared the birth story of her first son, who arrived at 36 weeks, which you can read about here.

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My family and I live in a privately rented house so as you can imagine we are very limited on what we can do to make our house a home. We aren't allowed to decorate, so we are stuck with our landlord's interesting taste in wallpaper. The way I make my house a home is by choosing lovely soft furnishings, linens and decorative items. I’ve put together a mood board of the items I would choose from The Yorkshire Linen Co to makeover my bedroom for under £75.

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Bedroom Makeover with The Yorkshire Linen Co

My family and I live in a privately rented house so as you can imagine we are very limited on what we can do to make our house a home. We aren't allowed to decorate, so we are stuck with our landlord's interesting taste in wallpaper. The way I make my house a home is by choosing lovely soft furnishings, linens and decorative items. I’ve put together a mood board of the items I would choose from The Yorkshire Linen Co to makeover my bedroom for under £75.

bedroom makeover yorkshire linen

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