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• Sensory Play: 2 'baby Safe' Painting Methods

  

  For a while now, I've wanted to do some painting with Isabelle, but as she is still very much in the 'stick everything I see into my mouth' phase, I didn't... Read more

  Posted on 25 February 2014 DIARIES, PARENTING, SELF EXPRESSION

• Cloth Nappies 101: the ABC of Cloth

  

  Welcome back for the fourth part of my cloth nappy mini series! We've had a brief look at whether cloth might be for you, how to build a stash and how to wash... Read more

  Posted on 24 February 2014 DIARIES, PARENTING, SELF EXPRESSION

• The Plague of Mummy Guilt...

  

  If you are a mummy you know exactly what "mummy guilt" feels like. If you don't, I am pretty astounded!For anybody who isn't a mummy, mummy guilt is an almost... Read more

  Posted on 22 February 2014 DIARIES, PARENTING, SELF EXPRESSION

• Nonabox Review

  

  After reading all about Nonabox on various blogs before Christmas, I thought they sounded great and when I saw a discount code floating about, I decided to orde... Read more

  Posted on 21 February 2014 DIARIES, PARENTING, SELF EXPRESSION

• London Calling

  

  Last week, Simon, Isabelle and I took our first family holiday to London. We had decided that,instead of buying each other Christmas presents, we would go away... Read more

  Posted on 20 February 2014 DESTINATIONS, DIARIES, PARENTING, SELF EXPRESSION, TRAVEL

• Countdown to Isabelle's 1st Birthday!

  

  It's hard to believe that it is almost one year since Isabelle arrived. This time last year I was counting down the days until I finished work, praying my baby... Read more

  Posted on 19 February 2014 DIARIES, PARENTING, SELF EXPRESSION

• Cloth Nappies 101: How Do I Wash and Take Care of My Nappies?

  

  Welcome back for part 3 of the cloth nappy series! So far we've had a look at whether cloth nappies might be for you, and how to go about building your nappy... Read more

  Posted on 18 February 2014 DIARIES, PARENTING, SELF EXPRESSION

• Sensory Play: Sensory Boards

  

  Today's blog post is another sensory play idea. I've posted about different activities and sensory toys before, and today's post is another 'toy' to add in to... Read more

  Posted on 14 February 2014 DIARIES, PARENTING, SELF EXPRESSION

• Review: Little Lamb OSFA Nappy

  

  Today's cloth nappy review is the Little Lamb osfa pocket nappy.Little LambDetails:A birth to potty pocket nappy with snap closure. Read more

  Posted on 12 February 2014 DIARIES, PARENTING, SELF EXPRESSION

• Isabelle's 10 Month Check in

  

  Double digits!! Another two months have flown past. It's scary to think that the next time I do an 'Isabelle check in' it will be her first birthday! Where has... Read more

  Posted on 10 February 2014 DIARIES, PARENTING, SELF EXPRESSION

• The Mummy Tag!

  

  After Lauren over at Mrs Hippo and Me tagged me in The Mummy Tag, it would just be rude of me not to accept!1. Are you a Stay at Home Mum, or a Working... Read more

  Posted on 09 February 2014 DIARIES, PARENTING, SELF EXPRESSION

• Adventures in Sewing

  Many people will not find my recent adventures in sewing impressive at all - so many people can sew, knit and crochet brilliantly. But not me. Read more

  Posted on 08 February 2014 DIARIES, PARENTING, SELF EXPRESSION

• Cloth Nappy 101: Building a Stash

  Welcome back for the second instalment of my cloth nappy 101 series! So, you've decided that cloth nappies are for you, now you need to go about building a... Read more

  Posted on 06 February 2014 DIARIES, PARENTING, SELF EXPRESSION

• Project Playroom

  

  We are lucky enough to have a second living room in our house which, up until recently, hasn't been used much. When we moved in it housed a sofa and a piano, bu... Read more

  Posted on 04 February 2014 DIARIES, HOME, INTERIOR DESIGN, PARENTING, SELF EXPRESSION

• Who is Using Your Baby's Pictures Without Your Knowledge?

  

  Like most mums who use social media, I share photos of Isabelle on a weekly basis across different platforms. A lot of our friends and family live in England -... Read more

  Posted on 02 February 2014 DIARIES, PARENTING, SELF EXPRESSION

• Review: Charlie Banana OS Pocket Nappy

  

  Continuing my quest to bring cloth nappy info to the masses, today I'm reviewing Charlie Banana nappies.Charlie BananaDetails:A birth to potty pocket nappy, wit... Read more

  Posted on 01 February 2014 DIARIES, PARENTING, SELF EXPRESSION

• Isabelle's 9-12 Month Wardrobe

  

  Even though she is almost 10 months, Isabelle is just starting to fit in to her 9-12 month clothes. Considering she's in the 75th centile for weight and... Read more

  Posted on 30 January 2014 DIARIES, PARENTING, SELF EXPRESSION

• Making Allowances for Baby, Or Unrealistic Expectations?

  

  During our recent acquaintance with the 9 month sleep regression, we were very careful that when Isabelle was asleep in the evenings, we were nice and quiet to... Read more

  Posted on 29 January 2014 DIARIES, PARENTING, SELF EXPRESSION

• Sensory Play: Simple Water Tray for Babies

  

  As you know, I love doing sensory play activities with Isabelle. I usually look on Pinterest for ideas but have found that lots of the ideas are for children wh... Read more

  Posted on 28 January 2014 DIARIES, PARENTING, SELF EXPRESSION

• Tesco Treasures

  

  I am a big fan of supermarkets for buying almost everything. A lot of Isabelle's wardrobe comes from Tesco, and I always think it's a great place to pick up odd... Read more

  Posted on 27 January 2014 DIARIES, PARENTING, SELF EXPRESSION