The other day, we were chatting with Dadonthebrink about our holiday packing; what we've taken with us that's needed and what's been redundant. (All this bought on by the holiday packing infographic at the bottom of my car travel post) We got talking about one of our investments - the LittleLife Arc 2. Is a travel cot a baby travel essential? Over … [Read more...] about Baby travel essentials: travel cot, the LittleLife Arc2
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7 Top Tips for a Blissful Bath and Bedtime
A couple of weeks ago I was solo parenting and really struggling to juggle my 6 year old, 4 year old and 11 month old, undertaking their bath- and bedtime routine on my own. I bumped into the lovely Faye, who runs Blissful Bambinos, at our favourite bookshop and asked how she'd suggest injecting Blissful into our bath and bedtime routine. She and her business partner, Sophie, … [Read more...] about 7 Top Tips for a Blissful Bath and Bedtime
We love Camping in the Forest
This morning I have a heap of dirty laundry to do, proper dirty- horse hair, dirt, sand and a bit of cow poo- and to top it all off I'm aching all over from muscle ache and sunburn. Despite all this I am very happy, with contented children just chilling and smiling. You see, we went to experience what Camping in the Forest is all about with the brood. We "sped" … [Read more...] about We love Camping in the Forest
Happy 1st Birthday my Littlest!
My Dear Littlest, Today you turn one. I am amazed by how this year has flown past. We have crammed so much in and yet seems it has been no time at all! Max, as we call you on this blog,…a most fitting name! You've grown from a big baby into an even bigger baby. In this first year you've slotted into the family so well- acknowledging your … [Read more...] about Happy 1st Birthday my Littlest!
Aldi’s Ear Thermometer
About a month ago I went to a press event for Aldi. It was also a round table for mums and their buyer of baby products, introducing their range and talking about the things they are doing. Even though Aldi my favourite supermarket, as is on the other side of town I probably only go once every 3-4 weeks. For me it has just the right balance of choice versus overwhelming … [Read more...] about Aldi’s Ear Thermometer