If you’ve been reading my blog for a while now you will know that we have been going to Lollibop for a good few years now and always have lots of fun. This year we were delighted to be selected as Lollibop Official Bloggers and as part of our role we get to run a … Read more
Just 45% of families agree to organ donation going ahead if they are unaware of their loved one’s decision to be a donor but this figure rises to 95% when they know the decision; new figures out today show. To mark the start of this year’s National Transplant Week (July 7-13), NHS Blood and Transplant … Read more
Nobody likes to think about death, least of all me. I was always that child who would cry for hours at bedtime to my Mum about how frightened I was about death. I would like to say that I have grown out of it but in all honesty, it’s still something which will keep me … Read more
Long gone are the days when we could just go out and buy any old cheap pillow and be comfortable in bed. Sadly, as Hubby and I are preparing to say goodbye thirty-somethings, hello naughty forties, our bodies it would appear aren’t quite what they used to be. We have both been in a number … Read more
Being a parent isn’t easy. Sometimes it all gets a bit too much . . . I don’t think there could be any parent that would disagree with me no matter what their age/status and if there is they are extremely lucky. Although what I would say is that without the hard times, how can … Read more
CBeebies Land opened its doors to the public earlier this year! It includes rides, immersive play areas, live experiences, character appearances and will be a fun and safe environment for pre-schoolers to play and learn. Discover the Something Special Sensory Garden, or set sail through the In the Night Garden Magical Boat Ride to see … Read more
My favourite Nikon lens so far has to be my Nikkor 50mm AF-S F1.8 I just can’t believe the difference a change in lens can do for my DSLR. I have always been a fan of cameras, having my first one when I was very young. Now I attend DSLR camera classes whenever I get … Read more
While it is vitally important to adhere to a nutritious, balanced diet during your pregnancy, there are some foods that can pose a significant danger to your unborn baby. Foods such as lean meats, fresh vegetables, whole grains and low-fat dairy products are ideal, but there are some things you should try to either limit … Read more
I used to be one of those people that you used to see stuffing their face with big cream cakes and stating “I’m so lucky I never put on any weight” and then BAM! I had children and it turned out that my metabolism had disappeared meaning that I could no longer eat what I … Read more