May has been another busy month for us. We’ve had weekends away (three in fact; Penkridge, Manchester and Warwickshire) and although it’s been busy we’ve been able to spend some time together which has been lovely. There’s been days out to spot the Gruffalo, a charity football match, a visit to ... READ the POST
Archives for May 2017
Five things to do when your child gets Chickenpox
*A collaborative post I remember getting chickenpox as a child. I was covered in spots and it was miserable. I've still got the everlasting scars etched on my face and upper body where the itch was just unbearable. It's a common childhood illness that is contagious and presents itself as an itchy, ... READ the POST
Mister Maker Live // an afternoon of fun for the whole family
Yesterday we had the pleasure of going to see Mister Maker live on tour at The Garrick in Lichfield. Olly is a big Mister Maker fan and has watched the CBeebies show so when we heard it was kicking off the tour at a theatre near us we knew we would love to go. Mister Maker and The Shapes Live is ... READ the POST
#SlimmingSunday (Week 13 – 2017)
Welcome back to #SlimmingSunday, the new weightloss, fitness and healthy lifestyle linky with me, MrsShilts and Michelle from Mummy From The Heart. My lovely co-host Michelle is away on holiday so it's just me with the linky this week and next. I've had a terrible week on plan. I gained again at ... READ the POST
Are UK households saving enough for a rainy day?
*A collaborative post How much do you save each month? £50? £100? A recent report has discovered that UK low income families have just £95 in their savings to fall back on, should the month take a turn for the worse while their ability to actually put money away is hindered by debt, bills and ... READ the POST
Staying local at The Littleton Arms, Penkridge
A couple of weekends ago we were invited to stay at The Littleton Arms in Penkridge for a weekend of good food and local exploration. Penkridge is only a short drive up the motorway from our home so it was a chance to pack an overnight bag, escape the household chores and enjoy a couple of nights ... READ the POST
Putting his best foot forward // Start-rite school shoes review
*Shoes gifted for review When it comes to school shoes, I've quickly learnt that they need to be robust, strong and durable. Olly's only been in pre-school for 8 months and his current pair of black school shoes are completely ruined. If I'm honest, I was worried how they would last the last half ... READ the POST
Making the most of every single day #SpendItWell // AD
*A post in collaboration with Marks and Spencer Every morning at 6:30am, my alarm goes off and I hit snooze. Probably once or twice if I'm honest before I haul myself out of bed to face the day. I'm really not a morning person. It takes me a bit of time to wake up before I creep into my four year ... READ the POST
How to sleep better during allergy season
*A collaborative post Allergy sufferers can really struggle to sleep and, if your sleep is continuously disrupted, your overall health can be affected. Here you can learn how to sleep better during allergy season by following these helpful tips and tricks; they work wonders! Say No to a ... READ the POST