Last week I was on my way out for dinner with some friends. Minus child. You know the drill; paw-print free clothes, lipstick, tiny bag, combination of impractical shoe and delicate jewellery, happy mood, walking down the road looking forward to sitting on the top deck of the bus and having a (tiny) glass of…
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The 20 stages of watching a film when you have children
Read moreWatching a film seems to have become a big event in our house since we had a baby. We always plan it but it hardly ever actually happens. Although it’s not as rare as our cinema going…the last film we saw was X-Men First Class, nearly three years ago. In theory, watching a film should be…
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A chalkboard wall and toddler reading corner
Read moreEliza’s room is probably my favourite place in the house. We wanted to make it bright, eclectic, colourful and as fun as possible for her. You can see her Ikea spice-rack shelves and painted cupboard and doors, but here’s her cosy reading corner and blackboard wall. It’s in a recessed area by the chimney breast…
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How HEMA brightened up our day
Read moreHave you heard of HEMA? It’s the Dutch retail store that’s a mix between Muji, Tiger and the non-flatpack parts of Ikea. I first went in one last year in France, but it’s just opened in the UK in the past week. We were invited along to the launch of one of the new HEMA…
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Dora Mermaid Doll Review: Dora Bath Toys (And An Dora The Explorer Earworm)
Read moreAre You Looking For Dora Bath Toys? We Review The Dora Mermaid Doll If you’re looking for Dora The Explorer bath toys, we’ve found a good one. Read to find out how we got on with the Dora Mermaid Doll. Does Your Child Love Dora The Explorer Too? OK, parenting confession time. Occasionally, when Eliza…
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27 Weeks Pregnant: Everything That Annoyed Me This Week
Read more27 Weeks Pregnant – Here’s My Pregnant Diary And 27 Weeks Pregnant Baby Bump Here’s my latest pregnancy update at 27 weeks pregnant. My main 27 weeks pregnancy symptom? EVERYTHING is annoying me… Here’s my 27 weeks pregnant baby bump: Oh, 27 Weeks Pregnant… If you were to believe popular culture, then pregnant women have…
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How not to talk to pregnant women; a handy guide
Read moreThe complete nonsense that comes out of people’s mouths when faced with a pregnant woman never ceases to amaze me. It’s like the addition of a bump to a conversation means all common sense flies out of the window and creates an open season on ridiculous comments, where nothing is too personal and no body…