Before parenting, Hubby and I were very much into a healthy lifestyle and regularly attended the gym together. Health and fitness have been essential since becoming parents, keeping up with our little energy beans and helping us feel good about ourselves.
Before I became a Mum I didn’t think about such things as my baby having dry skin but sadly that soon became a reality when dry skin patches started to appear on Little Bean’s legs. I have always been quite lucky with my skin, it tans easily, doesn’t dry out and yet isn’t greasy so … Read more
Little Bean and her food issues have struck again. It’s getting harder and harder to feed her at the moment, she is going off her usual favourite of Fish Cake and Chips at a rate of knots and on a good day will only really eat Pizza, Chips and Garlic Bread as they are her … Read more
The date for our first family holiday to Menorca is almost upon us and whilst the Beans are running around the house like they have consumed the contents of the sweetie jar (which they haven’t I might add), I’m stuck on the fence. On the one hand I am as excited as they are, it’s … Read more
Here are some tips on how to encourage children to brush their teeth with the help of advice from hampsteadortho.co.uk.
Breakfast is the best meal of the day, or at least it is in our house when trying to feed the Beans. Perhaps it’s because they have been asleep and without food for so long, I don’t know but what I do know is that we get through A LOT of breakfast cereals. I’m quite … Read more
As a mother to a young daughter, I am fully aware that one day, I will have to explain how her body works. I’m going to have to explain to her about periods, her changing body and how these things will affect her future. Next weekend, I celebrate my 39th birthday, so it’s a VERY … Read more
This afternoon will see the first-time airing on the new ‘Family Magic‘ video from family favourite superstore Tesco. I have been given the privilege of sharing the video before it hits the screens so would love to know what you think? And for those who love a little peek behind the scenes . . . … Read more
Nothing beats the feeling of babysoft skin, I remember so well with each of my Beans stroking their tiny feet, legs and hands whilst breastfeeding, marvelling at how perfect their skin felt. Bit of an odd one, but I particularly loved their little little feet and knees because they hadn’t yet been toughened up from … Read more
Fitness trackers have grown in popularity over the last couple of years. This is partly down to more people becoming aware of the negative effects of a sedentary lifestyle. Even people who exercise daily, but sit a lot, are at risk of health problems. They have been termed “active couch potatoes”. The gadgets are therefore … Read more