Getting away from the farm – holiday options with children
What are the holiday options for going away with children? Different accommodation types, with a focus on Northern Ireland
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Trendy Thursday – summer shorts and tees
I mentioned the other week that I’d been stocking up on shorts for N in readiness for the summer, and now we’ve had some glorious sunshine and warmth we’ve been able to break them out. Here’s hoping it lasts a…
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Creating the perfect party theme with Tiny Me
I was compensated by Collective Bias as part of a social shopper amplification campaign, to get creative using Tiny Me. With N’s ‘non-birthday’ party fast approaching, it was the perfect chance to create the perfect party theme. N didn’t have a birthday party…
7 Tips for Toilet Training boys (part 2)
After yesterday’s toilet training post about how we N did it, I wanted to share my top tips on toilet training boys. Ok, so really toilet training any toddler, but slightly more relevance to boys given that’s what I’ve got…
Bargain childrenswear buys at TKMaxx
I’ve been checking out TKMaxx more frequently than usual over the last 6 months or so. We have one in town, but it’s a bit of a walk away from the main shopping centre area. However I work a 5 minute walk…
Hair today, gone tomorrow – changing hairdressers
Going to the hairdressers has always been something I’ve enjoyed. Of course, you have to find a hairdresser you like in the first place, and whenever you’re new somewhere, it’s always hard to find that perfect salon. After 3 false…
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Easter treats – including a Pinterest fail
I’ve never really celebrated Easter with lots of crafting and decorating eggs, but I’d seen lots of egg decorating ideas on Pinterest (where else?!), and decided that this year I wanted to try some out. Luckily I like eating eggs,…
Chores for a 3 year old
It seems three year olds love being like their parents. N is definitely one of this group, as he loves to be like Daddy, doing ‘jobs’ on the farm (on Sunday, he spent almost 3 hours on the farm with…
10 Must have websites when learning to crochet
I shared my crochet bubble stitch and blanket progress before, and someone had asked about how to start crocheting. So I thought I’d share my top resources that help if you’re learning to crochet. Like so many other people I…
10 tips for having a caesarean section
One of my friends recently had a planned caesarean section with her second baby, due to an awkward and unsafe baby position (totally unexpected compared with her birthplan and what she thought she’d be having throughout her pregnancy). As I’d…
Pound shop cosmetic bargains
I have to admit that I don’t tend to wear much make up, although I do wear it every day. Even when I was on maternity leave, even on non-working days, I still wear foundation, concealer and powder. I used…
