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• Review's Day Tuesday: Mama Jewels Necklaces

  

  Isabelle is a hair puller. While it somewhat comforts me that in her teenage years she will do superbly in a cat fight, right now, it HURTS. Read more

  Posted on 08 October 2013 DIARIES, PARENTING, SELF EXPRESSION

• A Typically Chaotic Week...

  

  September was a insanely busy month I'm the Jay household. It just seemed to be one thing after another, and I couldn't wait for the first week of October to... Read more

  Posted on 07 October 2013 DIARIES, PARENTING, SELF EXPRESSION

• Special "first Time Baby Only" Moments

  

  Over the last few months, there have been a few times when I've thought to myself just how unbelievably lucky I am, not just to have a beautiful baby girl, but... Read more

  Posted on 05 October 2013 DIARIES, PARENTING, SELF EXPRESSION

• My TV Addictions

  

  I will admit it - I have always had a TV addiction. I think it started at a young age when my parents got Sky, and Nickolodeon was on with such classics as... Read more

  Posted on 04 October 2013 DIARIES, PARENTING, SELF EXPRESSION

• Lower Your Baby Costs: Try Before You Buy!

  

  Luckily, Simon and I were able to decide when we were ready to have a baby, and always knew that as soon as we got married we wanted to start our family ASAP. Read more

  Posted on 03 October 2013 DIARIES, PARENTING, SELF EXPRESSION

• 5 Things Being a Parent Has Taught Me

  

  Everybody always says that parenthood is a learning curve, and it really is, in more ways than one. Here are 5 important things I've learnt in the last 5 and a... Read more

  Posted on 02 October 2013 DIARIES, PARENTING, SELF EXPRESSION

• Silent Sunday: One Picture, No Words

  

  SCJ-PhotographyFacebook: Scj-photography Read more

  Posted on 29 September 2013 DIARIES, PARENTING, SELF EXPRESSION

• Facebook Newsfeed Mummy Overload!

  

  It struck me the other day how much my Facebook Newsfeed has changed over the last few months. I vaguely remember before Isabelle was born it was made up of... Read more

  Posted on 28 September 2013 DIARIES, PARENTING, SELF EXPRESSION

• What's in My Trolley?!

  

  A while ago I did a post about packing for a trip with Isabelle to England, and what was in our suitcase. Since this week's posts have all been very... Read more

  Posted on 27 September 2013 DIARIES, PARENTING, SELF EXPRESSION

• Two Days of Two Under Two

  

  You may have read my post last week about looking after my nephew as he began his potty training. Well, as I mentioned, after looking after him one day that... Read more

  Posted on 26 September 2013 DIARIES, PARENTING, SELF EXPRESSION

• Review: Sudocrem Skin Care Cream

  

  Sudocrem and babies bottoms are pretty synonymous in most people's minds. We can't actually use Sudocrem as a nappy cream as it isn't compatible with cloth... Read more

  Posted on 26 September 2013 DIARIES, PARENTING, SELF EXPRESSION

• Celebrating Daddy's Birthday

  

  Yesterday, Isabelle and I helped Simon celebrate his 27th birthday, and his first since becoming a daddy. We always try to make our birthday a day for family... Read more

  Posted on 25 September 2013 DIARIES, PARENTING, SELF EXPRESSION

• Review's Day Tuesday: Loubilou Children's Website

  

  When I was recently approached to review the website Loubilou, I have to admit I had only heard of them once before, and had never checked the site out for... Read more

  Posted on 24 September 2013 DIARIES, PARENTING, SELF EXPRESSION

• Some Rare Baby Cuddles...

  

  Isabelle isn't a very "cuddly" baby. She LOVES her boob time, but generally she doesn't cuddle up if it isn't for boobs! She will sit with me while we chat, sin... Read more

  Posted on 23 September 2013 DIARIES, PARENTING, SELF EXPRESSION

• Review: Dettol with E45 Softness Handwash

  Dettol and E45 are both well known brands, but not generally two which you hear of working together. However, they have recently joined forces to release a... Read more

  Posted on 21 September 2013 DIARIES, PARENTING, SELF EXPRESSION

• My H&M; Recent Buys

  

  As we head into autumn, I realised that - as always - I need a few new bits to add to my wardrobe to help me get through the colder days. Read more

  Posted on 20 September 2013 DIARIES, PARENTING, SELF EXPRESSION

• My Dip into Potty Training

  

  Not with Isabelle I must quickly add!My sister in law works 3 days a week, so on Friday, Jacob usually spends the day with his beloved "Gandad" (his R still... Read more

  Posted on 19 September 2013 DIARIES, PARENTING, SELF EXPRESSION

• Pram Porn and Snobbery

  

  If 'pram porn' were an illegal activity, I would be in the slammer right now. I am obsessed with prams, and am always checking out other people's - even people ... Read more

  Posted on 18 September 2013 DIARIES, PARENTING, SELF EXPRESSION

• Reviews Day Tuesday: Ozeri Turtlemeter

  

  Bath time is one of Izzy's favourite times of day. She usually baths every other night and, as soon as she's in, she lies back and relaxes. Read more

  Posted on 17 September 2013 DIARIES, PARENTING, SELF EXPRESSION

• To Cry It Out Or Not to Cry It Out?

  

  A friend brought this article to my attention last night on Facebook, with a warning that it was rubbish advice and new mums should avoid it like the plague. Read more

  Posted on 13 September 2013 DIARIES, PARENTING, SELF EXPRESSION