Welcome to Happy Days! Katy and I host this linky with the purpose of inspiring you to make the most of each day, no matter what you've been up to, and to find happiness in every day. It's where I share the little moments that have brought me joy.
“Love doesn’t make the world go round. Love is what makes the ride worthwhile.”
Happy Days: My Brother Got Married!
Welcome to Happy Days! Katy and I host this linky with the purpose of inspiring you to make the most of each day, no matter what you've been up to, and to find happiness in every day. It's where I share the little moments that have brought me joy.
“Love doesn’t make the world go round. Love is what makes the ride worthwhile.”
I'm absolutely obsessed with detective dramas at the moment: Undercover, Line of Duty and Marcella have all got me gripped to the edge of my sofa so Susie Steiner's second novel, Missing, Presumed, is the perfect book for me to hunker down and get stuck into. Cambridge post-grad Edith Hind has disappeared and Detective Sergeant Manon Bradshaw knows that the first 72 hours are crucial. A body is discovered, but is this the end of the story, or just the beginning?
Review: Missing, Presumed by Susie Steiner
I'm absolutely obsessed with detective dramas at the moment: Undercover, Line of Duty and Marcella have all got me gripped to the edge of my sofa so Susie Steiner's second novel, Missing, Presumed, is the perfect book for me to hunker down and get stuck into. Cambridge post-grad Edith Hind has disappeared and Detective Sergeant Manon Bradshaw knows that the first 72 hours are crucial. A body is discovered, but is this the end of the story, or just the beginning?
Ted Wears Organic is a funky new independent kid's clothing brand made in Britain by Vicky, a mum who needed practical playwear for her own little toddler so started making and selling her own range. Using gorgeous organic cotton with a Scandi-style vibe the pieces have been designed to be mixed and matched so you can build the perfect outfit for your little one. The boys have loved showing off their new threads; read on to find out more and take advantage of my exclusive discount code!
Mini Style: Introducing Ted Wears Organic
Ted Wears Organic is a funky new independent kid's clothing brand made in Britain by Vicky, a mum who needed practical playwear for her own little toddler so started making and selling her own range. Using gorgeous organic cotton with a Scandi-style vibe the pieces have been designed to be mixed and matched so you can build the perfect outfit for your little one. The boys have loved showing off their new threads; read on to find out more and take advantage of my exclusive discount code!
Have you heard of Rockin' Baby? They're a gorgeous brand that started in the US making slings and pouches and now also have a beautiful range of children's clothing. What makes Rockin' Baby special is that through their "one for one" business model they help families around the world by gifting an sling or item of clothing to charity for every item they sell. We've been taking a look at some of the pieces from their collection for spring/summer 2016.
Mini Style: Rockin' Baby Kidswear
Have you heard of Rockin' Baby? They're a gorgeous brand that started in the US making slings and pouches and now also have a beautiful range of children's clothing. What makes Rockin' Baby special is that through their "one for one" business model they help families around the world by gifting an sling or item of clothing to charity for every item they sell. We've been taking a look at some of the pieces from their collection for spring/summer 2016.
Sown & Grown is a new range of mueslis and granolas developed by Great Little Grains. They're a new and independent start-up who have crafted a range of breakfast cereals in small batches made with 100% British grains. There are three granolas and three mueslis in the new range; the mueslis have been going down a treat in our house - and Sown & Grown have also offered readers a chance to win some, too!
Review & Giveaway: Sown & Grown Cereals
Sown & Grown is a new range of mueslis and granolas developed by Great Little Grains. They're a new and independent start-up who have crafted a range of breakfast cereals in small batches made with 100% British grains. There are three granolas and three mueslis in the new range; the mueslis have been going down a treat in our house - and Sown & Grown have also offered readers a chance to win some, too!
Welcome to Happy Days! Katy and I host this linky with the purpose of inspiring you to make the most of each day, no matter what you've been up to, and to find happiness in every day. It's where I share the little moments that have brought me joy.
“No act of kindness, no matter how small, is ever wasted”
Happy Days: Birthdays & Bees
Welcome to Happy Days! Katy and I host this linky with the purpose of inspiring you to make the most of each day, no matter what you've been up to, and to find happiness in every day. It's where I share the little moments that have brought me joy.
“No act of kindness, no matter how small, is ever wasted”
This month the Bostik Blogger craft box had a garden/mini beast theme to it, and once again I've come up with a really easy craft idea that any toddler or preschooler will be able to do. My three- and one-year olds enjoyed the sticking of the mini beasts to the labels and it was really quick to do. Best of all, it's totally mess-free!
Garden Craft Idea: Colourful Mini-Beast Wooden Plant Labels
This month the Bostik Blogger craft box had a garden/mini beast theme to it, and once again I've come up with a really easy craft idea that any toddler or preschooler will be able to do. My three- and one-year olds enjoyed the sticking of the mini beasts to the labels and it was really quick to do. Best of all, it's totally mess-free!
Isn't the weather just crazy at the moment? Yesterday we had rain, snow and sunshine all in one day! The boys and I have been enjoying being outdoors after a winter of being cooped up from the cold. To protect us from the April showers we've got some lovely outerwear from new Belfast-based clothing brand, Lighthouse. With a gorgeous coat for me, jacket for Little N and puddlesuit for J, there is no stopping us having lots of fun outdoors this spring!
Mama & Mini Style: Introducing Lighthouse
Isn't the weather just crazy at the moment? Yesterday we had rain, snow and sunshine all in one day! The boys and I have been enjoying being outdoors after a winter of being cooped up from the cold. To protect us from the April showers we've got some lovely outerwear from new Belfast-based clothing brand, Lighthouse. With a gorgeous coat for me, jacket for Little N and puddlesuit for J, there is no stopping us having lots of fun outdoors this spring!
Welcome to Happy Days! Katy and I host this linky with the purpose of inspiring you to make the most of each day, no matter what you've been up to, and to find happiness in every day. It's where I share the little moments that have brought me joy.
“How much good inside a day? Depends how good you live 'em”
Happy Days: Bluebells & Sweet Kisses
Welcome to Happy Days! Katy and I host this linky with the purpose of inspiring you to make the most of each day, no matter what you've been up to, and to find happiness in every day. It's where I share the little moments that have brought me joy.
“How much good inside a day? Depends how good you live 'em”
Hannah from Budding Smiles recently tagged me to share the things that bug me about blogs. You can read about her her top 10 blog peeves here. I've always loved reading blogs, even before I became a blogger myself. There are a handful of things that do induce a massive eye-roll from me when I see them though, so here they are.
My Top 10 Blog Peeves
Hannah from Budding Smiles recently tagged me to share the things that bug me about blogs. You can read about her her top 10 blog peeves here. I've always loved reading blogs, even before I became a blogger myself. There are a handful of things that do induce a massive eye-roll from me when I see them though, so here they are.
The 3rd Woman is the latest thriller from best-selling author and award-winning journalist Jonathan Freedland. The United States has got itself into so much debt that it has had to yield to a treaty with China, which means that the Chinese army occupy various locations across the States. Madison Webb is a journalist who's sister is found dead at home after a suspected drug overdose. Maddy, a reporter, leaves no stone unturned in finding out what really happened, and quickly discovers that there have been two similar deaths before her sister's.
Review: The 3rd Woman by Jonathan Freedland
The 3rd Woman is the latest thriller from best-selling author and award-winning journalist Jonathan Freedland. The United States has got itself into so much debt that it has had to yield to a treaty with China, which means that the Chinese army occupy various locations across the States. Madison Webb is a journalist who's sister is found dead at home after a suspected drug overdose. Maddy, a reporter, leaves no stone unturned in finding out what really happened, and quickly discovers that there have been two similar deaths before her sister's.
Days Out: Peter Rabbit Holiday Hop at Willows Activity Farm
It never ceases to amaze me how quickly my children grow out of clothes and shoes. One minute everything fits perfectly fine and the next, they look like little giants trying to squeeze into their outfits. I was never in a rush to get J into shoes and waited until he was wanting to walk outside before getting him his first pair, as I know that being barefoot is best for developing feet. Now that he is such an active 18-month old and is always running, jumping, climbing it was time to get him shoes to designed for this stage, and the Bobux Blaze shoes from their Play range looked perfect.
Mini Style: Bobux Blaze Shoes for Confident Walkers
It never ceases to amaze me how quickly my children grow out of clothes and shoes. One minute everything fits perfectly fine and the next, they look like little giants trying to squeeze into their outfits. I was never in a rush to get J into shoes and waited until he was wanting to walk outside before getting him his first pair, as I know that being barefoot is best for developing feet. Now that he is such an active 18-month old and is always running, jumping, climbing it was time to get him shoes to designed for this stage, and the Bobux Blaze shoes from their Play range looked perfect.
As most of you know I'm a cloth bum mum and love reusable nappies. Ian has never liked the idea of cloth nappies though, refusing to even try them, so we have always had disposable nappies as well. He's not getting out of nappy changes that easily! And sometimes disposable nappies are more convenient, like when we go on holiday. Recently I've heard people talking about Japanese brands of nappies like Moony, Merries and Goo.n, and was curious as to why they were so popular. Japanese Nappies have recently brought these brands to the UK and offered to send me some Moony nappies to review. They are also offering the chance for you to win some Japanese nappies for yourself!
Review & Giveaway: Moony Japanese Nappies
As most of you know I'm a cloth bum mum and love reusable nappies. Ian has never liked the idea of cloth nappies though, refusing to even try them, so we have always had disposable nappies as well. He's not getting out of nappy changes that easily! And sometimes disposable nappies are more convenient, like when we go on holiday. Recently I've heard people talking about Japanese brands of nappies like Moony, Merries and Goo.n, and was curious as to why they were so popular. Japanese Nappies have recently brought these brands to the UK and offered to send me some Moony nappies to review. They are also offering the chance for you to win some Japanese nappies for yourself!
Welcome to Happy Days! Katy and I host this linky with the purpose of inspiring you to make the most of each day, no matter what you've been up to, and to find happiness in every day. It's where I share the little moments that have brought me joy.
“A friend is what the heart needs all the time”
Happy Days: Blossom, BBQs & Friends
Welcome to Happy Days! Katy and I host this linky with the purpose of inspiring you to make the most of each day, no matter what you've been up to, and to find happiness in every day. It's where I share the little moments that have brought me joy.
“A friend is what the heart needs all the time”
As I write this it is absolutely pouring with rain; a typically British start to the spring months! Warmer, sunnier days are just around the corner and I've been planning my spring and summer wardrobe. I love stripes, seriously love them, so I'm super happy that stripes are a big trend for spring /summer 2016.
Mama Style: Spring Stripes
As I write this it is absolutely pouring with rain; a typically British start to the spring months! Warmer, sunnier days are just around the corner and I've been planning my spring and summer wardrobe. I love stripes, seriously love them, so I'm super happy that stripes are a big trend for spring /summer 2016.
I absolutely love reading birth stories as every experience is so unique, and 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 beautiful birth stories with me, too. If you’d like to share your birth story, send me an email or get in touch via Twitter or Facebook.
Like me, Kelly from NatureMumBlog also had two totally different birth experiences: her first baby was born at just 30 weeks by emergency c-section after she developed pre-eclampsia. Her second birth experience was an amazing VBAC and in this post she is sharing her story.
Beautiful Births #17: Kelly's VBAC (Vaginal Birth After C-Section)
I absolutely love reading birth stories as every experience is so unique, and 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 beautiful birth stories with me, too. If you’d like to share your birth story, send me an email or get in touch via Twitter or Facebook.
Like me, Kelly from NatureMumBlog also had two totally different birth experiences: her first baby was born at just 30 weeks by emergency c-section after she developed pre-eclampsia. Her second birth experience was an amazing VBAC and in this post she is sharing her story.
I've been trying to find messy play activities that I can set up quickly and that will keep my 3 year old and 1 year old happy on rainy days. I'd heard of cloud dough before, having seen it at a local messy play group we go to. It's a simple oil and flour mix that is mouldable like wet sand but has a fairly dry consistency. J still likes to shove everything in his mouth so I needed a toddler-safe alternative. This version of cloud dough is made with edible ingredients so it's perfectly safe if he does decide to eat some! Little N has a lovely new Messy Apron from Messy Me to protect his clothes during our messy play sessions which we'll show you, too!
How to Make Toddler-Safe Cloud Dough | Review: Messy Me Messy Apron
I've been trying to find messy play activities that I can set up quickly and that will keep my 3 year old and 1 year old happy on rainy days. I'd heard of cloud dough before, having seen it at a local messy play group we go to. It's a simple oil and flour mix that is mouldable like wet sand but has a fairly dry consistency. J still likes to shove everything in his mouth so I needed a toddler-safe alternative. This version of cloud dough is made with edible ingredients so it's perfectly safe if he does decide to eat some! Little N has a lovely new Messy Apron from Messy Me to protect his clothes during our messy play sessions which we'll show you, too!
I absolutely love reading birth stories as every experience is so unique, and 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 beautiful birth stories with me, too. If you’d like to share your birth story, send me an email or get in touch via Twitter or Facebook.
Like me, Kelly from NatureMumBlog also had two totally different birth experiences: her first baby was born at just 30 weeks by emergency c-section after she developed pre-eclampsia. Her second birth experience was an amazing VBAC. In this post Kelly is sharing the story of her first baby's birth.
Beautiful Births #16: Kelly's Emergency C-Section at 30 Weeks
I absolutely love reading birth stories as every experience is so unique, and 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 beautiful birth stories with me, too. If you’d like to share your birth story, send me an email or get in touch via Twitter or Facebook.
Like me, Kelly from NatureMumBlog also had two totally different birth experiences: her first baby was born at just 30 weeks by emergency c-section after she developed pre-eclampsia. Her second birth experience was an amazing VBAC. In this post Kelly is sharing the story of her first baby's birth.
You might remember last month I reviewed a reusable cloth nappy from Tickle Tots and was fawning over how gorgeous their prints are, especially the chevrons. This month I'm really pleased to show you one of the nappy wet bags from their new range, which also come in the same great prints as the Tickle Tots nappies and have lots of great features that make them a lot more useful than many of the other wet bags I've seen.
Review: Tickle Tots Nappy Wet Bag
You might remember last month I reviewed a reusable cloth nappy from Tickle Tots and was fawning over how gorgeous their prints are, especially the chevrons. This month I'm really pleased to show you one of the nappy wet bags from their new range, which also come in the same great prints as the Tickle Tots nappies and have lots of great features that make them a lot more useful than many of the other wet bags I've seen.
2016 sees Swedish brand Polarn O. Pyret turn 40 years old and they will be celebrating throughout the year! Their mission has always been to make the best children's clothes in the world, ever since their first striped t-shirt in 1976. Their iconic blue and red stripes represent the company's ethos even today, with great quality, gorgeous clothing that is made to let children be children, withstand wear and tear and simply made to last.
Mini Style: 40 Years of Polarn O. Pyret
2016 sees Swedish brand Polarn O. Pyret turn 40 years old and they will be celebrating throughout the year! Their mission has always been to make the best children's clothes in the world, ever since their first striped t-shirt in 1976. Their iconic blue and red stripes represent the company's ethos even today, with great quality, gorgeous clothing that is made to let children be children, withstand wear and tear and simply made to last.
Welcome to Happy Days! Katy and I host this linky with the purpose of inspiring you to make the most of each day, no matter what you've been up to, and to find happiness in every day. It's where I share the little moments that have brought me joy.
“Don't you know that everybody's got a Fairyland of their own?”
Happy Days: Spring Has Sprung
Welcome to Happy Days! Katy and I host this linky with the purpose of inspiring you to make the most of each day, no matter what you've been up to, and to find happiness in every day. It's where I share the little moments that have brought me joy.
“Don't you know that everybody's got a Fairyland of their own?”
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