Tea is very much a part of everyday life for most Brits. This unique plant from China is now the nation’s favourite drink, and I for one can’t get through a day without at least one cup. For many of us, tea is made using tea bags, however to really appreciate the taste I love to brew a pot of loose leaf tea. With loose leaf tea you get the full flavour of the tea leaves, and you won’t get a more flavourful tea than Quinteassential’s award-winning range.
REVIEW: Quinteassential Teas
Tea is very much a part of everyday life for most Brits. This unique plant from China is now the nation’s favourite drink, and I for one can’t get through a day without at least one cup. For many of us, tea is made using tea bags, however to really appreciate the taste I love to brew a pot of loose leaf tea. With loose leaf tea you get the full flavour of the tea leaves, and you won’t get a more flavourful tea than Quinteassential’s award-winning range.
The idea of a family bed is one that has caused a lot of controversy over the years, as some believe that having an infant or toddler sleeping in a proper bed with parents is wrong while others believe that it is an individual choice and there is no right or wrong. Many parents decide that they want to go down the family bed route and this is because they believe that there are many benefits to doing this.
The Benefits of the Family Bed
The idea of a family bed is one that has caused a lot of controversy over the years, as some believe that having an infant or toddler sleeping in a proper bed with parents is wrong while others believe that it is an individual choice and there is no right or wrong. Many parents decide that they want to go down the family bed route and this is because they believe that there are many benefits to doing this.
It’s safe to say that in the (almost) 3 years that I have been a mum, my style has totally changed. If you were to look back at old photos, you’d see that I was always wearing dangly earrings, pretty necklaces and funky bracelets. As any mum knows, costume and fine jewellery become a no-no once you have babies, because babies like to pull and tug and chew on pretty, dangly things. Well, not any more! With Nibbling’s fabulous range of baby-safe jewellery I no longer need to compromise. I can wear fashionable jewellery and it is safe for my baby to play with!
Mama Style: Nibbling Jewellery
It’s safe to say that in the (almost) 3 years that I have been a mum, my style has totally changed. If you were to look back at old photos, you’d see that I was always wearing dangly earrings, pretty necklaces and funky bracelets. As any mum knows, costume and fine jewellery become a no-no once you have babies, because babies like to pull and tug and chew on pretty, dangly things. Well, not any more! With Nibbling’s fabulous range of baby-safe jewellery I no longer need to compromise. I can wear fashionable jewellery and it is safe for my baby to play with!
As you’ll know from reading my review, I absolutely love the Nibbling range of teething jewellery and I have one of their necklaces to give away to one lucky reader. One person will win a Nibbling Victoria Teething Necklace in black, worth £24.00!
GIVEAWAY: Nibbling Teething Necklace
As you’ll know from reading my review, I absolutely love the Nibbling range of teething jewellery and I have one of their necklaces to give away to one lucky reader. One person will win a Nibbling Victoria Teething Necklace in black, worth £24.00!
Welcome to another look at what’s on the menu this week! I hope it gives you some inspiration. As it’s getting colder we’re having soup at least once a week and I’m bringing out some of our favourite winter warmer meals. I love making our meal plans; life is so hectic so it’s good to have something organised, plus planning our meals each week tends to save us money!
Weekly Meal Planner #10
Welcome to another look at what’s on the menu this week! I hope it gives you some inspiration. As it’s getting colder we’re having soup at least once a week and I’m bringing out some of our favourite winter warmer meals. I love making our meal plans; life is so hectic so it’s good to have something organised, plus planning our meals each week tends to save us money!
Brrr, hasn’t the weather suddenly turned chillier? Long gone are the balmy days with the boys running around in the garden wearing sleeveless rompers and linen shorts; the t-shirts and sandals have been packed away in favour of chunky knits and soft trousers; and now you won’t see us anywhere without a coat and a hat on. J’s new coat for this winter is this gorgeous nautical rain coat* from Powell Craft.
Mini Style: Powell Craft Nautical Rain Coat
Brrr, hasn’t the weather suddenly turned chillier? Long gone are the balmy days with the boys running around in the garden wearing sleeveless rompers and linen shorts; the t-shirts and sandals have been packed away in favour of chunky knits and soft trousers; and now you won’t see us anywhere without a coat and a hat on. J’s new coat for this winter is this gorgeous nautical rain coat* from Powell Craft.
Last week I had the pleasure of receiving one of the most gorgeous items of children’s clothing ever. This delightful long-sleeved top* arrived from babyzoo, a fresh new brand of children’s clothing individually designed and created in Brighton for parents who want to dress their children in fun, bright, ethically sourced clothes.
Mini Style: Introducing babyzoo
Last week I had the pleasure of receiving one of the most gorgeous items of children’s clothing ever. This delightful long-sleeved top* arrived from babyzoo, a fresh new brand of children’s clothing individually designed and created in Brighton for parents who want to dress their children in fun, bright, ethically sourced clothes.
My little tiny baby boy is no longer a little tiny baby boy. He is a strapping, lively, fun-loving one year old! He is a toddler! Can you believe it? I can’t. I swear he was born just yesterday. I know all parents will say that, but J’s first 12 months have absolutely flown by, so much faster than Little N’s first year. I guess it’s because I am running around – literally – after two of them that the time has gone so much quicker this time.
Baby J’s First Birthday
My little tiny baby boy is no longer a little tiny baby boy. He is a strapping, lively, fun-loving one year old! He is a toddler! Can you believe it? I can’t. I swear he was born just yesterday. I know all parents will say that, but J’s first 12 months have absolutely flown by, so much faster than Little N’s first year. I guess it’s because I am running around – literally – after two of them that the time has gone so much quicker this time.
Next year my family and I will be heading to the Dominican Republic for my brother’s wedding. It will be the first time my boys have ever been abroad. Before I had children I used to love going to different countries for holidays and would go away at least once a year, so I hope this is the start of many more holidays to come!
I had a go at the Karcher Monuments of the World quiz and it got me thinking about the places I’d like to go. Here is a list of 5 cool cities around the world that I’d love to visit with my family.
5 Cool Cities I Want To Visit Around The World
Next year my family and I will be heading to the Dominican Republic for my brother’s wedding. It will be the first time my boys have ever been abroad. Before I had children I used to love going to different countries for holidays and would go away at least once a year, so I hope this is the start of many more holidays to come!
I had a go at the Karcher Monuments of the World quiz and it got me thinking about the places I’d like to go. Here is a list of 5 cool cities around the world that I’d love to visit with my family.
Welcome to another look at what’s on the menu this week! Apart from the pizza that we have every week, I’ve yet to repeat a single meal since I started sharing my meal plans. I try not to repeat meals too often anyway but sharing with you means I am even more aware of keeping it interesting! I hope it gives you some inspiration.
Weekly Meal Planner #9
Welcome to another look at what’s on the menu this week! Apart from the pizza that we have every week, I’ve yet to repeat a single meal since I started sharing my meal plans. I try not to repeat meals too often anyway but sharing with you means I am even more aware of keeping it interesting! I hope it gives you some inspiration.
With two lively boys keeping me on my toes I feel like I am spinning plates trying to keep on top of everything. I’ve become one of those people that has a diary, a calendar and reminders in my phone, yet still forgets everything. Birthdays especially. I’ve recently discovered Parcelgenie, a gift messaging app which allows me to send little gifts through an app on my phone and the recipient receives text messages letting them know they’re being sent something. Meaning that even if I remember a birthday on the day, I can still send a little present on time!
REVIEW: ParcelGenie Gift Messaging App
With two lively boys keeping me on my toes I feel like I am spinning plates trying to keep on top of everything. I’ve become one of those people that has a diary, a calendar and reminders in my phone, yet still forgets everything. Birthdays especially. I’ve recently discovered Parcelgenie, a gift messaging app which allows me to send little gifts through an app on my phone and the recipient receives text messages letting them know they’re being sent something. Meaning that even if I remember a birthday on the day, I can still send a little present on time!
Last weekend I headed to the Dyson press office in London for a child-free afternoon at the exclusive Dyson and Currys PC World #NoCordsAttached event. The event was a chance to learn about Dyson’s history, the latest cordless Dyson V6 technology and have some hands-on fun with some cordless Dyson cleaners.
#NoCordsAttached Event with Dyson & Currys PC World
Last weekend I headed to the Dyson press office in London for a child-free afternoon at the exclusive Dyson and Currys PC World #NoCordsAttached event. The event was a chance to learn about Dyson’s history, the latest cordless Dyson V6 technology and have some hands-on fun with some cordless Dyson cleaners.
My boys have a lot of toys between them. It drives Ian mad, but I think play is so important for children. As well being fun, they can learn so much through playing! I’m quite fussy about their toys and have a penchant for brightly coloured wooden toys. I think wooden toys are more durable, kinder to the environment and they look beautiful. Mum of two (or seven if you count the dog and chickens!) Emma agrees, and so she recently launched Wood and Wonder, with an exciting range of wooden toys designed to inspire imagination and creative play for babies and pre-schoolers.
REVIEW: Wood and Wonder Toys
My boys have a lot of toys between them. It drives Ian mad, but I think play is so important for children. As well being fun, they can learn so much through playing! I’m quite fussy about their toys and have a penchant for brightly coloured wooden toys. I think wooden toys are more durable, kinder to the environment and they look beautiful. Mum of two (or seven if you count the dog and chickens!) Emma agrees, and so she recently launched Wood and Wonder, with an exciting range of wooden toys designed to inspire imagination and creative play for babies and pre-schoolers.
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 Adele from Nest & Dressed is sharing the beautiful birth story of her first baby, born at home in the water. She’s currently pregnant with her second baby and you can read more about that over on her blog!
Is this your first baby? Yes
Was your baby early, overdue, or right on time? 2 days late
What type of birth did you/your partner have? A water birth at home
Did you/your partner use pain relief? Hypnobirthing and Entonox
Who was present at the birth? My partner & a midwife. And the dog!
What did your baby weigh? 7lb 15oz
Did you have a boy or a girl? Girl
Was it straightforward or were there any complications? No complications
Beautiful Births #11 - Adele's Home Water Birth
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 Adele from Nest & Dressed is sharing the beautiful birth story of her first baby, born at home in the water. She’s currently pregnant with her second baby and you can read more about that over on her blog!
Is this your first baby? Yes
Was your baby early, overdue, or right on time? 2 days late
What type of birth did you/your partner have? A water birth at home
Did you/your partner use pain relief? Hypnobirthing and Entonox
Who was present at the birth? My partner & a midwife. And the dog!
What did your baby weigh? 7lb 15oz
Did you have a boy or a girl? Girl
Was it straightforward or were there any complications? No complications
You might have noticed that there was no weekly meal planner last week. After J’s first birthday, a trip to A&E and a day at Blog On (more on that to come!) I ended up getting wayyy behind and we had a week of thrown together dinners and naughty takeaways. We’re back to normal now though, so here’s what’s on our menu this week.
Weekly Meal Planner #8
You might have noticed that there was no weekly meal planner last week. After J’s first birthday, a trip to A&E and a day at Blog On (more on that to come!) I ended up getting wayyy behind and we had a week of thrown together dinners and naughty takeaways. We’re back to normal now though, so here’s what’s on our menu this week.
Nothing brightens my day, or my living room for that matter, quite like a beautiful bunch of flowers. And recently the most beautiful hand-tied arrangement of flowers* arrived at my front door from SerenataFlowers.com, the UK’s largest direct-to-consumer online florists.
REVIEW & GIVEAWAY: Serenata Flowers
Nothing brightens my day, or my living room for that matter, quite like a beautiful bunch of flowers. And recently the most beautiful hand-tied arrangement of flowers* arrived at my front door from SerenataFlowers.com, the UK’s largest direct-to-consumer online florists.
Little N turns 3 in November and this year he has his heart set on a Despicable Me Minions themed birthday party. He has been to a few of his friends’ birthday parties recently and he now fully understands what a birthday is – unlike previous years! He loves anything that has Minions on it and has repeatedly said he wants a Minion birthday party, so that is what he’ll get!
Planning A Despicable Me Minions Birthday Party
Little N turns 3 in November and this year he has his heart set on a Despicable Me Minions themed birthday party. He has been to a few of his friends’ birthday parties recently and he now fully understands what a birthday is – unlike previous years! He loves anything that has Minions on it and has repeatedly said he wants a Minion birthday party, so that is what he’ll get!
My brother is getting married next year and my wedding is planned for the year after, so I’ve been starting to look at potential outfits for the boys to wear. There are so many adorable little suits for kids and I can’t wait to see my boys looking totally sweet and dapper in matching suits! I’ve put together a selection of my five current favourite high street looks below.
Mini Style: 5 Dapper Wedding Looks for Boys
My brother is getting married next year and my wedding is planned for the year after, so I’ve been starting to look at potential outfits for the boys to wear. There are so many adorable little suits for kids and I can’t wait to see my boys looking totally sweet and dapper in matching suits! I’ve put together a selection of my five current favourite high street looks below.
Last year on Little N’s second birthday he received a set of Peppa Pig jigsaw puzzles. From that moment on his Peppa Pig obsession began; every morning he has to watch an episode or five before we are allowed to do anything else! He is now at an age where he has the attention span to sit through a theatre performance and next year we are going to be taking the boys to see the brand new live stage show, Peppa Pig’s Surprise!
Peppa Pig’s Surprise! Live Tour 2015/2016
Last year on Little N’s second birthday he received a set of Peppa Pig jigsaw puzzles. From that moment on his Peppa Pig obsession began; every morning he has to watch an episode or five before we are allowed to do anything else! He is now at an age where he has the attention span to sit through a theatre performance and next year we are going to be taking the boys to see the brand new live stage show, Peppa Pig’s Surprise!
Autumn is here and to help you prepare for the colder months Babymoov are giving away their Autumn Essentials bundle worth over £150! The prize bundle includes the following fabulous Babymoov products:
GIVEAWAY: Babymoov Autumn Essentials
Autumn is here and to help you prepare for the colder months Babymoov are giving away their Autumn Essentials bundle worth over £150! The prize bundle includes the following fabulous Babymoov products:
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