It’s that time of year again. The Baby and Toddler show is coming to Event City in Manchester on March 6-8 and the new venue, Sandown on April 17-19. The show attracts some of the biggest names in the baby and toddler industry, who will be showcasing their latest products at great prices and even…
So I have been the mother of a newborn (again) for almost four weeks and my goodness I forgot how hard night feeds are. We lived in a normal house when I had Boo and I used to sit in the dark feeding her, looking out of the window. From seeing people come home and…
I feel like a weight has been lifted from my shoulders. We have survived our first half term as a family of four. While most other parents are lamenting the fact that their children are back at school and nursery tomorrow, I am relieved that we got through it relatively unscathed. You see I am…
The Cricket World Cup is currently under way and, cricket aside, it is making me pine for warmer weather. Not only is it taking place in Australia which is firmly in the grips of summer but many of the 15 countries taking part are rather exotic and I am so over winter. From the West…
I’m not too keen on encouraging little children to participate in the sending of Valentine’s cards but hearts and lovey things can be so cute that I wouldn’t like Boo to miss out. So Baker Ross sent us some lovely Valentine’s crafts and I thought it would be a lovely idea for some bonding time…
Before Boo was born, I read extensively about techniques to try with dogs to make the meeting of the two go smoothly. The day after Boo was born, Hubster went home with a used baby gro and duly offered it to Rosie to sniff so the baby scent was not alien to her. When…
Last year I was a novice rabbit breeder. While I hoped it would happen, it all ended up a bit haphazard with at least seven litters, four of them unplanned. This year I am going to try and be more organised about it. I desperately want some Easter bunny babies so I worked out, if…
I have long classed myself as a marketer’s dream. Despite working in the media myself and knowing many of the tactics used, the shopper in me still gets excited at a good buy-one-get-one-free offer. I think it stems from being a child. Remember getting those little toys free in your breakfast cereal? You…
A year ago, I attended my first ever blogging conference, Blog On at the Museum of Science and Industry in Manchester. I had a brilliant day and learnt so much. One of my favourite sessions was the photography with Lucy Heath from Capture By Lucy who is an amazingly, talented blogger who oozes enthusiasm for…
I am so pleased to announce that #FarmBaby2015 came into the world on Wednesday and….. It’s a boy!!! I can hardly believe it myself. He was breech so I had a caesarean so I am still in hospital but was anxious to let you all know. He is called George which means farmer in Greek…