Before having my children I was one of the lucky ones who could eat exactly what I wanted and it didn’t make a difference to my weight but since having the children my metabolism has most definitely changed and now every little lump and bump shows. It has had a big effect on my confidence, … Read more
My troubles as a Mum of a fussy eater have been well documented here on Mummy Matters. My troubles with Little Bean seriously affected my confidence as a parent when it came to weaning Beanie Boy, although thankfully he was a different kettle of fish and has been more open to trying out new foods. … Read more
Interviews can be a nerve-wracking experience can’t they? I haven’t actually attended an interview for over 10 years now so I’m sure I would be a nervous wreck. When I get nervous I talk and talk and talk and talk some more, you get the picture don’t you? Well, that’s where Hubby is at right … Read more
From the moment I discovered I would be a Mum, I knew that I wanted to give babywearing a go. The idea of having my baby so close to me made my heart swell. I’m a sucker for babies and can’t resist cuddling them and being able to feel them near, so babywearing seemed perfect … Read more
In December I was lucky enough to be invited down to London as a guest of Dyson to their first ever Blogger event where they were showcasing their new cordless vacuum cleaner, the Dyson DC59. When the email arrived I admit I did a little squeal of excitement because I have heard great things about … Read more
I completely understand that telling lies is part and parcel of a child’s development and growth but that doesn’t mean it’s an easy pill to swallow. I really do my absolute best to try to bring my children up to be honest, caring and good children but somewhere along the way we seemed to have … Read more
When it comes to taking care of myself, I’m er . . . lazy! I always start with the best intentions, I love creams and lotions and potions but I end up sleeping through my alarm or getting into a daze and before I know it, I’m running late again. This has only been since … Read more
Up until 31 January 2014, the UK Government will match pound for pound all public donations made to UNICEF’s work for the children of Syria. Text WARM to 70111 to give £3 or visit unicef.org.uk Superstars of Hollywood and the music industry have voiced grave concerns about the plight of Syrian children facing a … Read more
There are so many things that we would like to take our children to see and to experience, many of which we will never be able to afford with four children but sometimes the opportunity comes knocking on our door thanks to my blog so who are we to turn them down. Just after Christmas, … Read more