When you become a parent your whole life changes. As a mother you are handed this brand new little bundle of love, whilst physically and emotionally changed. Whether you have given birth vaginally or via c section, you are going through some massive physical changes and you need to give your body that time to…
How to parent as a millennial. Not really a guide at all.
Growing up, I had a very traditional (read old) way of thinking what parenting looked like. The mother, father, one boy one girl and a fluffy little Yorkshire terrier, or something or that size to pet whilst sipping your red wine after the kids bedtime. That the mother was married to the father and they…
What to look for in a pushchair when you are a first time mum
When I think back to what I wanted out of a pushchair, as a first time mother, it honestly makes me laugh. I had no idea. Saying that- how are you supposed to know what to look for in a pushchair if you have never used one before? Actually, I don’t think it even comes…
Autumn love and style with Joe Browns
In the past I have worked with several brands who I love. I have a long relationship with most, and always either use, have used or have recently found but love. I share with you these only and not the rubbish ones because I find that most helpful. I prefer to hear which ones are…
The Northern Blog Awards: What is it really like?
Welcome back! It has been such an emotional few weeks, with both Mike and I winning at The Northern Blog Awards. Since we have posted about it, we have both had loads of messages asking about the awards, so here is a little blog to give you the full run down of the night. Firstly,…
How do I get my baby to sleep? The famous words of a mother #ad
I know that those words will strike a chord with most mums. In particular, first time mums. I remember thinking that my first baby was broken, like I had a baby who just hated sleep! She wasn’t, of course. She was however a very VERY colicky baby, with terrible silent reflux. We had tried everything,…
How to keep cool and Purify: The Best is now Better. The Dyson Pure Cool #AD
Dyson Two summers ago, we purchased two Dyson Cool fan’s and to this day I rated them as one of the best purchases ever. So we were super keen to see how the new model compared. We have the new Dyson Pure Cool purifying tower fan. For those who have followed us for a while;…
Micro scooters Adventure Time!
It is the 10th of July and who would have thought it but 2018 is lining up to be the best summer ever! If someone doesn’t make a song about the summer of 2018 I will cry. .. Seriously it is immense. We have been out in the garden or out on adventures every day…
Chilli Banana: Thai food at its best
Last week a friend of mine invited me along as her plus one to a Thai restaurant on Lark Lane in Liverpool. For anyone who knows Liverpool, Lark Lane is the place to go for food. I had heard so many nice things about Chilli Banana and after working in Liverpool for 5 years I finally…
How to Parent: Rule number 1 #TheRealityOfParenting
Hello! For anyone who is reading this blog for the first time; Welcome. Here you will find lots of different things; things I do, things I use, general musings on life and well just sharing some realities of parenting. (You can search #TheRealityOfParenting on Instagram to see more). So, in short, you may actually enjoy…