Review: Jaques of London toys and board games
Creating the perfect gallery wall with Desenio
Gifted & Sponsored ¦ For years, I’ve been toying with the idea of a gallery wall. Done right, they look amazing. Yet I’ve always shied away from it for the fear of putting holes in the wall only for it to end up looking cluttered and not as I envisioned. Last November, we moved house and we’ve just got to the point where we can actually start decorating soon (hooray!) Ahead of this, I’ve been using Desenio’s fantastic gallery wall tool to collate some of their beautiful prints into the perfect gallery wall for my bedroom.
A Handy Guide If You’re Struggling To Conceive
Collaborative Post¦ You may have everything you want in life and be exactly where you envisioned being. You might have the perfect career, the perfect partner, and the perfect house. There is just one thing missing, a baby. Unfortunately, struggling to conceive naturally is more common than we think. 1 in 7 couples have trouble conceiving. The longer you try to conceive the less likely your chance of conceiving naturally will be. If you are not too bothered about how you get a child you could look into other methods of having a baby. These include fostering, adoption, or surrogacy.
An interview with Autumn, age 5
When Autumn was a baby, this set of questions circulated around many parenting blogs. I couldn’t wait for her to be able to talk and now she’s never quiet! By the time she turned 2, she was speaking enough for us to have a decent conversation. As such, I asked her these questions for the first time! Since then, I’ve asked her these questions each year. It’s fascinating to listen to her answers and document them year after year. Some of them stay the same, while other change quite drastically! Here’s a little insight into Autumn’s perspective on life as a (just turned) 5 year old!
Book Review: A Boy, His Bear and a Bully
Book Review¦ I’m always on the look out for books for my children – I can’t resist a bookshop or a good supermarket offer! Fun books are all good and well, but I really love it when they teach them something at their level. With Autumn starting school last month, I was worried about other children upsetting her. Most parents probably worry about that, as it’s the often the first time they’re not there to help their child in such situations. I wanted to find a way of introducing the idea of bullies to Autumn and how to deal with them, just in case. However, I wasn’t sure how to and didn’t want to make her worried. Then, I was offered a copy of A Boy, His Bear and a Bully by Katie Flannigan and P.J. Reece to review and I thought it looked just the thing. Here’s what we thought.
4 Ways To Use Technology For Optimal Productivity
Collaborative Post¦ Technology has been a significant player for business for the last couple of decades. Businesses have benefited from being able to send and receive messages instantly and having access to other resources that can help them stay productive. This blog post will explore four technological advancements that you can use to maximize your productivity in today’s digital age.
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8 things I love about autumn
Before I begin, this post is about the season, not my daughter! When I think of autumn, the first thing I think of is the charm of the golden sunlight shining through the resplendent crimson, titian and ochre leaves. A beautiful name for a beautiful girl, who coincidentally was born on the autumnal equinox. While I’m always sad to say goodbye to the warmth of summer, there is plenty to adore about the autumn.
Sudocrem 90th Birthday Candle Giveaway
Gifted¦ Sudocrem is such a staple item – and not just for parents! It can help all kinds of things, including insect bites and acne. In recent years, people have become much more aware of these and the fact that it’s not just for your baby’s bum! It’s something I’ve used throughout my entire life. When I open a pot, that lovely gentle scent feels instantly soothing before I’ve even applied it. As such, I was delighted when I found out that Sudocrem had made a limited edition candle in celebration of their 90th anniversary! And now I’ve teamed up with them so that you can win one of your own!
Review: Stylish Mum Breastfeeding Jumpsuit
Review (Gifted)¦ When you’re a breastfeeding mum, the way you shop for clothes changes. I used to buy clothes that my boobs wouldn’t come out of easily. Now, all my shopping decisions are made on how quickly I can whip them out. Many people opt for the one-up-one-down method and I do sometimes. However, I find clothes specifically designed for nursing the most practical. I’ve tried several well-known shops, but then I stumbled across Stylish Mum and I haven’t looked back! The latest item I’ve put to the test is the recently released jumpsuit.
Making memories last this autumn
Sponsored Post¦ I’m in the midst of one of the points of my life I’m going to want to remember the most. My children are growing so fast and I just want to capture every moment! This month alone, we have made so many new memories. I’m so thankful that we live in a time when it is so easy to take photos, as we always have a phone to hand. Gone are the days when we had to think about the expense of film. Gone too are the times of waiting to see how your precious photos turned out, only to find a stripe of colour across them where the film had gone funny or that you’d put your finger slightly over the lens.
