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• Life With Two 1 Year Olds

  

  For the last 6 weeks, we've had a little glimpse into what life is like with two 1 year olds at home. Our youngest son Sailor celebrated his first birthday on... Read more

  Posted on 03 April 2017 DIARIES, SELF EXPRESSION

• The Best Places To Spend Money When Going Green

  

  Eco-Friendly Appliances Image via Flickr by roundedbygravity Most families rely on several household appliances every day. Upgrading to Energy Star certified... Read more

  Posted on 02 April 2017 DIARIES, SELF EXPRESSION

• Dear Noah, Now You're 2!

  

  Dear Noah Reve, Today is your second birthday - it feels quite odd to be saying that, I know that usually parents tend to say that they're surprised by how old... Read more

  Posted on 31 March 2017 DIARIES, SELF EXPRESSION

• Brits Abroad: What Percentage Of Brits Have Exaggerated Their Experiences To See...

  

  Have you ever told a little white lie in an effort to make yourself seem more cultured? I know that I have! I remember back in my early 20s, listening to a grou... Read more

  Posted on 30 March 2017 DIARIES, SELF EXPRESSION

• Ways To Save Money When Travelling As A Large Family

  

  This week, as you're reading this, my little family I are off on our first holiday since we became a five...we're staying in the UK for our first one as with... Read more

  Posted on 29 March 2017 DIARIES, SELF EXPRESSION

• 3 Ways To Update A Boys Bedroom

  

  Now that my biggest boy is four, it feels like it might be time to update his bedroom and so tonight I've been scouring the web for some ideas on how to do... Read more

  Posted on 29 March 2017 DIARIES, SELF EXPRESSION

• To Tyne On Your Fourth Birthday

  

  To My Biggest Boy, I remember when you were just a few weeks old, we were sitting at home and your cousins were taking it in turns to cuddle you - your biggest... Read more

  Posted on 26 March 2017 DIARIES, SELF EXPRESSION

• The Perfect Mothers Day Gift

  

  As I watch social media light up with mentions of elaborate and elegant Mothers Day plans, I can't help but wonder if I'm alone in the knowledge that Mothers Da... Read more

  Posted on 25 March 2017 DIARIES, SELF EXPRESSION

• Encouraging A Healthy Approach To Snacks With Chewy Moon

  

  Like most parents these days, we appreciate the importance of our children having a healthy balanced diet but we also know first hand that ensuring they're... Read more

  Posted on 23 March 2017 DIARIES, SELF EXPRESSION

• OCD, Maternal Intrusive Thoughts & Me

  

  OCD...what's the first thing thing you think of when you hear that term? For me...it's obsessive cleanliness. Images of Monica from Friends spring to mind,... Read more

  Posted on 21 March 2017 DIARIES, SELF EXPRESSION

• What My Kids Eat in a #D3licious and Healthy Day

  

  If you follow me on Instagram then you may have seen me mention recently that our house was hit with a bout of sickness - any parent knows that having one poorl... Read more

  Posted on 19 March 2017 DIARIES, SELF EXPRESSION

• #SundayBest - A Linky For Your Best Posts!

  

  Welcome back to #SundayBest - A linky hosted by myself and the lovely Sian from Quite Frankly She Said. We Need Guest Co-Hosts! Read more

  Posted on 19 March 2017 DIARIES, SELF EXPRESSION

• Blog Income Report 2017 So Far - Increasing My Earnings With Blogfoster UK

  

  It's been a while since I did an updated Blog Income Report, and now that we're into the third month of the year I thought it would be a good time to chat... Read more

  Posted on 17 March 2017 DIARIES, SELF EXPRESSION

• Our Rusty Rivets Twitter Party

  

  Have you heard about Rusty Rivets? - It's a brand new TV Series on Nick Jr and this week we got involved a Twitter party to celebrate its launch! The show is... Read more

  Posted on 17 March 2017 DIARIES, SELF EXPRESSION

• Siblings In March

  

  Another month has shot past us again, and here we are in Mid-March - I'm still accidentally writing "2016" when I fill in forms and yet somehow we're quarter... Read more

  Posted on 15 March 2017 DIARIES, SELF EXPRESSION

• Why I'm Upset With Disney Over Beauty & The Beast Gay Moment

  

  Unless you've been living under a rock lately, then you'll know that Disney's live action version of their classic Beauty The Beast is due for release this... Read more

  Posted on 14 March 2017 DIARIES, SELF EXPRESSION

• Chad Valley Police Bike & Ball Pond Review

  

  As part of our role as Chad Valley Play Panel members, we were recently sent a delivery of toys for my little toy testers to try out. Read more

  Posted on 13 March 2017 DIARIES, SELF EXPRESSION

• 4 Ways To Get Spruce Up Your Home In Winter

  

  Winterize for Warmth Image via Flickr by celikins Keep your family and guests cozy by getting the house ready for winter. Seal off any drafty windows, fill... Read more

  Posted on 12 March 2017 DIARIES, SELF EXPRESSION

• Stickle Bricks Review

  

  Now I'm sure I'm not the only one that has fond memories of Stickle Bricks from childhood. Having been given the opportunity to review a set, I jumped at the... Read more

  Posted on 10 March 2017 DIARIES, SELF EXPRESSION

• Being Super-Mum

  

  There's one comment that I hear way more often than any other when I chat to people on social media these days - usually it comes about whenever we're talking... Read more

  Posted on 10 March 2017 DIARIES, SELF EXPRESSION