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Christmas Countdown Fun
Everyone around me is talking about Christmas. Even I have started getting ready with my Christmas tree up and decorated, presents bought (some of them) and advent calendars too. This year, Lily is...
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A letter to my children on a Sunday morning
Dearest children, You are my little rays of sunshine, you mean everything to me and you know full well that I will do anything for you. However, today will be a little different. Today the high...
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10 Top tips to stay safe on the slopes
Skiing is amazing fun, but definitely not without risks. The International Ski Federation has produced rules on the slopes designed to make your holiday safer and in addition I have added in my top...
View ArticleThe flawless logic of a teenage girl
The one thing about teenagers is their impeccable grasp of logic. Perhaps it’s a testament to our schooling system which has equipped them with the tools to question everything and never accept things...
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Full-Impact Chocolate Cake
Here’s a colourful, chocolatey treat for you to try yourselves. This chocolate cake is a feast for the eyes, yet super-simple to create. It has maximum visual-impact, so would be perfect for a party!...
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Succulent Steak for Valentine’s Day
Looking for a treat to woo a special someone this Valentine’s Day? Why not treat him or her to a night in with some exceptional home-cooking? Here’s a little menu we’ve put together for you, which...
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Dine in for 2 (because that’s the best you can hope for)
In recent years (since having children) I have found Valentine’s Day an increasingly depressing affair. It’s not so much the lack of youthful passion or excitement that I miss, it’s the predictability...
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Pushing the Boundaries
Hands up whose child is in love with breaking the rules. My hands are most certainly up, as I’m the mother of a beautiful, funny 2-year old who has become fond of testing the boundaries. As with...
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Sepsis: A catastrophic killer masquerading as the flu
You may have seen reports in the news last month after the tragic death of 12-month old William Mead. Baby William died from sepsis –- sadly due to GPs and call-handlers at the 111 service...
View ArticleMother’s Day, and more retail-industry humour
Am I just dreaming, or is something really jumping on my head as I lie in my bed? No, I’m not dreaming. There really is something – or someone – jumping on my head. I sleepily gaze at my alarm clock,...
View ArticleParenting, university and real life!
During February, I took part in an internship as part of my university course. Now juggling the needs of a very grown up toddler with coursework commitments and so on is tough. Adding something on...
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Home-made chocolate creme eggs
There’s something magic about chocolate creme eggs – the illusion of a real egg inside, but a hit of sweet, gooey yumminess instead. You can turn them into an actual Easter activity with the kids this...
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Interview with Jennie Browne, creator of Mumdergound app
If you live in the London area, you may have heard of a mobile app called Mumderground. This innovative app allows parents to negotiate their way around the London Underground system by informing them...
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It’s been a tough one!
The last year has been a tough one. It seems weird writing this type of post in April, but at the end of my first year at university and through the summer, I had a really bumpy, up and down time. I...
View Article10 CBeebies theme tunes you can’t get out of your head
PostMan Pat / Special Delivery service If you’re sat at home with a toddler you really need to take out of the house for just a few minutes hoping that today is the day the Hermes with finally find...
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