Parenting covers a whole plethora of subjects from pregnancy to breastfeeding, teething and sleepless nights to handling child behaviour.
This afternoon we kicked off the Easter celebrations at Little Bean’s school with an Easter Egg hunt out on the school field. It was freeeeeeeezing and blowing a gale. We had to find two chicks and three plastic eggs each and then take them into the school hall to see the Easter bunny who then … Read more
In the last couple of months of my pregnancy with Jelly Bean, I was asked if I would like to trial the new Maternity/Nursing range from The Essential One before their launch in January. I would have liked to have posted about this sooner to coincide with their launch but with Jelly Bean arriving on … Read more
Now that your little one is starting to crawl and explore, there is a surprising number of hazards that may be lurking in your otherwise happy home. Here you will find a guide on how to make sure your house is safe for your budding explorer. Getting Started While most parents wait until their child … Read more
I have heard it enough times, every child is different but sometimes you just kind of ‘forget’. Before Jelly Bean arrived I assumed that I would breastfeed him as I did with Little Bean and Beanie Boy but things haven’t quite gone to plan. I had a few breastfeeding issues with Little Bean when she … Read more
Despite living a hectic lifestyle, all working mothers and active women can follow some simple tips to strengthen pelvic floor muscles and avoid damage: Ø Pelvic floor exercises – Pelvic floor exercises are extremely beneficial, and not just for your pelvic health. Strengthening your pelvic floor muscles will result in: – Faster recovery after childbirth. … Read more
Three pregnancies down the line I feel quite qualified in giving advice on what’s good and what’s not when it comes to maternity and breastfeeding products. Thanks to my blog I have been privileged to test out some of the latest and greatest inventions to make maternity and breastfeeding that much easier and fun too. … Read more
When it comes to being pregnant it’s not just your bump that grows and needs support, the boobs do too! In fact, for many women that’s the first sign that they are pregnant, I remember when I fell pregnant with Little Bean I was still working in a mainly male orientated garage and most of … Read more
How much do babies cost? They look at you with their saucer-wide eyes and smile as if butter wouldn’t melt in their mouths. Ahh, babies. In a loving sense they are priceless, even when they the drool on your shoulder, or fling food across your face. Nevertheless, they still cost money – read on … Read more
As a parent is there anything more awe-inspiring than watching your children learn and develop? Hubby and I have both been so proud of how well Little Bean is doing at school, she is soaking up every piece of information that is given to her at school and is loving ‘words’ at the moment. She … Read more