Here’s a little round-up of a couple of things we’ve been doing and trying recently:
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How not to buy school shoes, in 101* steps
Read moreWhile already out shopping, decide to get ahead of the game, for once, by buying school shoes early. Ahaha! What a brilliant idea. Inspired. School shoe shopping, with two children in tow and only one of me. What could *possibly* go wrong? (Footnote: this, or possibly this) Go forward one step.
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My pet and me
Read moreName all your childhood pets….go! We had a series of goldfish. A series of rabbits, one called Jive Bunny (retro). A hamster. And our dog, a pet who was like an actual member of the family.
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Time for school?
Read moreSo clearly it’s not time for anyone to start primary school just yet. Term has just broken up and there’s still LOADS of holiday time left…isn’t there? The whole summer. Weeks and weeks. Right..?
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Mum of a tantrumming toddler? Two things to know…
Read moreOh, toddlers. Among the many things I’d forgotten about the glorious early years is this, the inbe-two-nage stage where they can be heart-achingly amazing, stomach-meltingly lovely…
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10 Brilliant Breastfeeding Benefits
Read moreHere Are 10 Breastfeeding Benefits What are the unexpectedly brilliant breastfeeding benefits, the ones no-one really tells you about? Here are my top breastfeeding benefits. Our Breastfeeding Story So Far I’ve not really written that much about breastfeeding second time round. With my first baby, breastfeeding was a massive deal with many hurdles and barriers…
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Festival of Love, The Southbank
Read moreThis weekend had a bit of a heart-shaped-theme – we went to a wedding party, but met up beforehand with friends on The Southbank where the Festival of Love is taking place (very apt!). If you’re looking for some summer holiday activities for children in London then you should head down…