Pregnancy opens you up to conversations full of advice for soon to be parents from loved ones, friends and even strangers on the tube. “Sleep when the baby sleeps” was the most common piece of advice I received! Like how do you even do that?! Even after my second child, I am yet to master … [Read more…]
After having children, it can sometimes feel that you don’t have time for yourself anymore. You’re cleaning up after children, helping with homework, running a house, possibly working outside of the home, doing the food shop, the school run, driving them to their classes. The list is endless. Your energy seems to go into … [Read more…]
My husband and I love to travel when we can. We pride ourselves in how much our daughter is kept entertained during long and short haul flights. I spend a good amount of time preparing our daughters travel activity bag with plenty of fun to ensure as easy a flight as possible. The stress of … [Read more…]
Preparing for your baby can be overwhelming. As a first time parent, it can be especially confusing figuring out which newborn essentials you actually need. When a baby costs the world, it’s key to know what you need first. Add extras at a later date if it’s a must. The lists I found when pregnant … [Read more…]
Before having children of my own, the Christmas traditions I followed were those set by my family who did a great job of creating some additional magic for the kids, who at the time were my brother, cousins and myself. When I look back, Christmas filled me with an excitement that was beyond opening presents … [Read more…]
Shopping for baby items can be an exciting time but if easy to find yourself getting carried away. There’s the cute necessities, the tried and tested must haves and the items that cost the price of a trip abroad. It’s important when shopping for baby items that you consider what your baby really needs which … [Read more…]
When I became pregnant with my first, I was thrown into a world of baby products that I had little to no knowledge about. I spent hours and hours researching to find the best. I wanted to spend our money wisely and have products that would last. *This page contains affiliate links As mothers, … [Read more…]
What is Hypnobabies? I’d had a relatively easy pregnancy with my first. Aside from eight weeks of morning sickness, it was a comfortable pregnancy. The last trimester was the most enjoyable. I felt calm, relaxed and ready to become a mother. My feelings at this stage were largely helped by the Hypnobabies course I was … [Read more…]
We’ve all heard of Supermum. She’s present in many of our lives, yet none of us have actually met her. As a child, I grew up believing that Superheroes were there to protect us with their special powers. They could become invisible, had super strength and could fly. They weren’t like the average Joe walking … [Read more…]