A selfie with JR in McDonalds.
Project 365 2015 Days 46 – 52 week 8
Day 46 – TP got a new jigsaw today, they seem to be his new obsession. As he is most days now he wanted to dress as Ironman. Day 47 – The half term started with an appointment for TP, he had arches fitted in his shoes to help correct his flat feet. He is so pleased Continue reading →
Soaring child care fees Press release: 22/01/2015
Cost of raising a child has increased at almost twice the rate of annual inflation over the last 12 years Parents now spend nearly a third (29%) of their gross annual household income on raising a child Childcare represents largest annual rise over the last 12 months, costing parents £67,586 on average The cost of Continue reading →
Chocolate Log Cake – Recipe
Last weekend I tried my hand at baking a chocolate log. I have never baked a cake from scratch before in my life, so I apologise in advance for the poor quality photos and how it looks at the end, but I can honestly say I surprised myself with how good it tasted. So this is Continue reading →
Microwave Ovens From Panasonic
Last Christmas I suddenly realised that I must be getting old, because when I was asked “What would you like for Christmas?” I excitedly answered “Well actually we could do with a new toaster, kettle and deep fat fryer” (Oh so old) and although it was more of a want than a need I may Continue reading →
Attractiontix School Holiday Tips
The school holidays are upon us again, which is fantastic because the Tiny 3 are all home all day to play together. However it also strikes dread into me because the Tiny 3 are all home together all day to argue. I also worry how I am going to keep all 3 kids entertained for Continue reading →
I’m The Mom You Tutted At – An Open Letter
Hi I don’t know your name so I can’t start with ‘dear’ – so I’ll just say ‘hi.’ I have waited a few days to send this: pondered whether or not to blog about what you did. After much deliberation I have decided that this needs to be said, heard, written and read. You walked Continue reading →
My Sunday photo 15/2/2015
I love the way TP and LA hold hands on car journeys, it makes me so happy to see how much love they have for each other.
Simoney Badges
In the 2 years which I have been writing this blog I have attended a number of blogging conferences of varying size. At each of these I was given a name badge to wear. These badges usually have your name, alongside your blog name and occasionally your twitter name. However they very rarely have your Continue reading →
Project 365 2015 Days 39 – 45 week 7
Day 39 – LA’s dummy fell on the floor before she’d fallen asleep, she didn’t ask for it back. My baby girl is growing up. Day 40 – I attempted to plait LA’s hair for the first time. Day 41 – LA may have her 1st crush, she insisted on kissing the TV every time Alex winters was Continue reading →
Project 365 2015 Days 32 – 38 week 6
Day 32 – Grandad got the electric keyboard out of the attic, turning TP into an instant rock star. Day 33 – LA had a paediatric check-up and as we arrived quite early we went to have a look at the hospitals gnome garden, the reason they have a gnome garden is quite sweet and you can Continue reading →
Project 365 2015 Days 25 – 31 week 5
Day 25 – I was back on the honey and lemon drink today, 6 weeks and counting. Day 26 – The tiny 3 never miss an episode of swashbuckle on cbeebies and today they received a very exciting delivery. Day 27 – This morning was spent writing out Avon order forms ready to deliver to my customers. Day Continue reading →
Project 365 2015 Days 18- 24 week 4
Day 18 – JR used our appletters game to learn this weeks spellings for school, The hand is LA double checking he has them right. Day 19 – Yes that is frost on the floor, but TP insisted on walking home from nursery without a coat on, he was actually quite warm though. Day 20 – I had Continue reading →
Puddles, Snow, and Sticks
Most weekdays during term time me and the boys walk to school while LA gets pushed along in her buggy. Most of the journeys are uneventful but some like a few last week when the weather is just right can be so much fun. TP loves nothing more than jumping in puddles so he regularly Continue reading →
Hama Bead Tree Ornaments
Last Christmas I decided that there were just too many teachers and friends to buy gifts for. However the boys still wanted to gift them something. So together we searched the internet for ideas and came up with the idea of making decorations out of hama beads. They’re really easy and therapeutic to make and Continue reading →