The great outdoors obsession
I guess being born into a farming family, I can’t get away from the fact that N was going to be into the great outdoors, but it does seem very extreme. Luckily we’re going into Spring at just the right…
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More nearly new bargains
I just love bargains, especially when it comes to children’s stuff…clothes, toys, books, any of it really. They grow so fast, and they’re not aware of whether items are new or not, so it’s brilliant to pick up what you…
Not so creative talent
Having N at nursery is a bonus when it comes to messy creative play as it means they get to do the tidying up and I get to enjoy the ‘pictures’ when they get brought home. Although I did decide…
Summer nightwear for toddlers
The warmer weather has again brought to the fore the wonder (or panic) of bedtime and what toddlers should be wearing in bed. Nightwear for toddlers. There’s never much information and it’s a case of working it out for yourself….
When’s a baby not a baby?
When they’re a toddler, of course. It’s a hard one to know when they transition from baby to toddler. My view is as soon as they’re up and walking on their own, then it should be fairly obvious they’ve made…
Tips for easier housework with a baby at home
I’ll admit now, I’m not particularly houseproud. If we have people coming to visit, I’ll do a clean. If the bits that the husband’s brought in from the farm are taking over the floor, I’ll get the hoover out. But…
Little feet and Skeanie shoes
*Ad-gifted So N’s now been walking for almost 3 months and he loves it. Crawling now only happens if he’s going through his play tunnel, and he’s even moved on to ‘dancing’ (little stomps left & right, occasional twirling, and…
Winning baby goodies
Way back when I entered a competition where you had to write a review of The Wonder Weeks book. I used this book as my bible in understanding what the developmental stages mean & how they impact your baby, so…
Listography: Top 5 Cookbooks
I love cook books and I love choosing what I’m going to make, planning the shopping list and then finding new successful recipes. Unfortunately my OH doesn’t really eat indian, chinese, thai etc so that somewhat limits what I can…
Why do men…?
Or more precisely, my husband. Why does he continue to ask “what’s wrong with him?”, when N is crying or doing something out of character? I mean, it’s ridiculous asking me. N doesn’t talk yet so how would I know…
Mistaken age
I reckon it’s been a day for it, although the first in the bank (I was transferring my ISA to one with a decent rate, very sensibly) was poor hearing from the customer services woman. She misheard my date of…
