I just had this feeling that I just didn’t fit in. Didn’t fit in to the typical maternity leave tribe of mums who have a full week of scheduled baby focused groups to attend and without fail rock up and take full advantage of what’s on offer. Didn’t fit in to the chit chat which…
Coffee is the fuel: Booths is the source
I have yet to meet a mother who does not require some shot if caffeine at some point in the day. For most of my adult life I have drank coffee. Before work I would make 2 coffees whilst getting ready, then take one for the road. However, when I fell pregnant with my first child…
The reality of having a newborn baby: Breaking down
Becoming a parent is the hardest thing you will ever do. Whether you have climbed a mountain, finished a PhD or have built a house with your own bare hands. Parenting trumps that, easy. No one really tells you how hard it is, just that it is hard. And so like a surprise party where…
Tired Tuesdays
Hello my lovely lot! Sorry it’s been a little while, I don’t think I have ever gone this long without a post but here I am back and as grumpy as ever! Only joking, I am actually feeling like I’m finally getting the grips with this parenting of two lark. Well it has been nearly…
Camping in the forest is good for the soul
Before having children, Mike and I would be happy to pack up the tent and head up to any muddy campsite for a quiet weekend away. Particularly after we had both moved back to parents after uni, as it was all a bit close but we was saving for a deposit for out first house…
Why I think you shouldn’t listen to all the advice
Recently I have been thinking about all the advice people gave me when I was pregnant with my first child. I am a mother of two girls now, and I was so naïve when I was pregnant the first time round that I would happily nod along to all of the ‘wonderful’ advice people would…
Pacapod Prescott
Oh hello there! I bet you are not surprised but I have another changing bag for you to eye up! Up this time round is another beauty from Pacapod. I have to admit the versatility of the pod system is definitely a game changer and a strong favourite. I think it’s because usually my bag is more…
Cosatto Busy Pushchair: The ultimate lightweight pushchair
We are big fans of Cosatto in the Freckle house. They are reliable, colourful and made with both the parent and child in mind. But they do not forget the fun. Their designs and colourways always get me a little giddy and I love love LOVE seeing when they have a new product due to…
The best vanilla and blackberry sponge ever
After the immense response from my instagram stories the other day I have decided to start a food section on the blog. Now, you will have to bear with me as over the next few weeks I will be organising the blog a little better…. but for now it does it’s job well and you…
Festival essentials when camping with kids
So it’s that time of year. Festival season is very much upon us and without a doubt festivaling with kids can be make or break. Make you drink gin or break your spirit! All jokes aside, it is a recent venture for us but as the youngest one has now started to nap less and…