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When we moved the children’s rooms around in preparation for the arrival of Jelly Bean we asked each of them how they would like their bedrooms decorated. We gave them as much ‘free choice’ with their rooms as we possibly could, depending on how expensive their ideas became. Our philosophy was that they need to … Read more
When I initially started to think about writing this post about my ‘happy’ moments in a day, one of the first which sprang to mind was bedtime. Not my bedtime, the children’s bedtime. But then I thought it might be portrayed wrongly; that I can’t wait to get my children out of my hair which … Read more
by Janice Haddon, managing director at Morgan Redwood Returning to work after maternity leave will bring out a range of issues to consider and a whole host of emotions to deal with. The practicalities will mean that a balance will need to be struck – and for us to be happy in life that needs … Read more
How cute are this big-eyed duo?! Really cute, that’s how cute. But today, they don’t look like this, they look heavy-eyed, a bit pale and they have very snotty noses, a horrible cough and a raging temperature. For the last week or so I have been struggling with a horrid cold and now it would … Read more
So we’re just over a week back into the school routine and I don’t know about you but it feels like the summer holidays were a million years ago, the sun has gone and the early mornings are back!! Waaay back in the summer holidays when we were merely talking about the idea of the … Read more
Did you know that today is International Day of Friendship? Well it is! I wouldn’t have known myself if it wasn’t for the fact that I am on the Hallmark Blogger Panel and they told me. “Friends are the family we choose for ourselves” Life without friends would be poor in my book, I’m lucky … Read more
There’s never been a better time to be pregnant! Pregnancy has been in the news this month as the Duchess of Cambridge has given birth to the future King of England. According to a new survey from Babeswithbabies.com it’s never been a better era to be pregnant for women. Say goodbye to the tent, and … Read more
Mum does know best. But that does not mean getting things done is never stressful. In-between doing the cooking, cleaning or running the kids to wherever they need to be, it is important to get your down time. There are many ways you can relax and make things at home easier, so take a look … Read more
A few weeks ago Hubby underwent ‘the snip’ as our family is now complete. Obviously his nether regions were a little *ahem* delicate after this procedure and the Doctor who treated him suggested that he keep icing his ‘nuts and bolts’ with frozen peas to reduce swelling and bruising. Being the dutiful wife I popped … Read more