‘Kids Tea Tuesdays’ has been a popular feature on the blog for some time now, so I’ve decided to shake it up a bit and bring in some fresh blood! We all have our own family favourites, store cupboard classics and frugal food tricks up our sleeves, so why not share yours with us? I’ll […] … Continue reading Guest bloggin’ – my fave family paella recipe
World Poetry Day 2017
Ok, so I am late to the game (suffering a 3 day hangover, no joke) but today is World Poetry Day and so I feel like I should share a poem by one of my friends because not only is it a beautiful piece of writing but also is right on topic for Word Up, … Continue reading World Poetry Day 2017
Mothers Day Gift Guide – My Top 5
It's almost here, that hallmark holiday that I DO jump on, same with Fathers Day, it's nice to know that on that one day, everyone has to be nice to me and if they aren't, daddy takes them out (to like the soft play, not assassination). I definitely don't want an extravagant gift or any … Continue reading Mothers Day Gift Guide – My Top 5
Brands I love: Shapes of Things
I love buying clothes and dressing my kids. It's mostly great fun, apart from when my daughter wants to put together her own concoction of an outfit, which is also cool and I try to let her wear what she wants as often as possible but one thing that I really, REALLY love is matching … Continue reading Brands I love: Shapes of Things
8 tips to encourage your kids to eat well
When people say you never get two the same, I don’t think I appreciated how true this would be until after my son was born, similar babies, both easy and relaxed, Francesco cried more than Adelina, she just smiled at everyone in the world, as they grew, however, their wild and crazy differences became … Continue reading 8 tips to encourage your kids to eat well
Why I won’t stop lying beside my daughter to help her sleep
Another night spent lying on the bed beside my 4 year old until she finally drifts off, it could be 5 minutes, it could be 30, but we do it every night. Clinging to my fingers, getting as close as she can and demanding cuddles till her perfect little eyes go heavy and close. To … Continue reading Why I won’t stop lying beside my daughter to help her sleep
Out of the fire into the freelance
The past 5 years have been a whirlwind of two babies, a new house or 3 and a whole load of toddler tantrums, a few short term positions in different companies has seen me ready to give up the security of a regular salary and dive head first into freelance. Not an easy decision and … Continue reading Out of the fire into the freelance
What if parenting skills became work skills?
What if parenting skills became work skills? They can!
My top 4 rain jackets for mums on the run
There are several things I need to consider on a daily basis that impact any choices I make about where I go and what I do. I don’t drive, so public transport is my friend (read enemy) I have one pram, two kids and a wheeled board The weather I am a pro at the … Continue reading My top 4 rain jackets for mums on the run
How to stay sane whilst travelling with kids
I have been lucky enough to take my kids on holiday from a very young age and as little babes, it was so easy, god, so easy. After around 20 odd flights with them I have learnt very quickly that it’s the toddlers you need to beware. We actually stress ourselves out for months in … Continue reading How to stay sane whilst travelling with kids
