Flu is a truly horrible thing. Contrary to what a lot of people think, it isn’t just a bad cold. It’s a lot worse. You ache, right down to your fingers, you’re shivery, feverish, and you don’t want to get out of bed. Most of us at least get a nasty cold over winter time, … [Read more…]
Halloween is a bit of a contention in our house. I am not totally comfortable with frightening children as well as the begging aspect of trick or treat so I have come up with five ideas for family-friendly Halloween ideas. 1.Halloween crafts. All the fun. None of the sugar. What’s not to like. 2.Go pumpkin … [Read more…]
It is hard enough to imagine how anyone would feel if your child was in hospital. Imagine then how hard it is if you live hundreds of miles away from the hospital where your child is being treated. Imagine the logistics. Where would you stay? What would happen to the rest of your family? What … [Read more…]
Both children love sheep. How lucky is that? Boo can often be found in her pyjamas and wellies talking to the ‘sheeps’ (rams) and chickens in the front field near the house. While G says maaaaaaaa whenever he sees a sheep. Unlike other toddlers who say baa for sheep, G, quite rightly says maaaaaaa which … [Read more…]
Since I knew I could have children, I have always wanted more. I had Polycystic Ovary Syndrome in my early twenties so fertility was something I never took for granted. If you count the pregnancies that didn’t make it, I have been pregnant every year since 2010. After having G, we decided to just see … [Read more…]
I don’t really know how to write this post. Pets are a funny thing and, can often divide people. There are usually pet-lovers and pet-haters. I don’t necessarily mean they would hurt and animal but they don’t really understand how people can love an animal and be upset when they are ill or have died. … [Read more…]
With the school holidays stretching out before us, many parents are already looking for ideas to keep their children entertained. The new Disney Pixar film, Finding Dory is released in cinemas on July 29th and, a movie on a rainy day is surely a winner. What if you could find your own Dory (or Nemo) … [Read more…]
Embed from Getty Images When it comes to summer if there’s one thing my kids, the hubby and my two new little goats love ,it would have to be a good old British caravan holiday. Rain, cold or sunshine caravan holidays offer an abundance of fun and adventure for the whole family. The kids get … [Read more…]
Embed from Getty Images France is a wonderful country and it’s an especially good country to travel to with children. France remains one of the most popular tourist destinations in the world (Paris is actually the most popular) but as with any country, when you travel there you need to prepare, especially when you have … [Read more…]
Ten years ago today, a 26 year old woman was off sick from work after a minor back operation. After a week of staying in, she had a severe case of cabin fever so, when her work mate visited her one Saturday evening, the pair decided to head into her local village for a couple … [Read more…]
