Parenting is hard. But the judgement that comes with it is harder. You all know that I am a great advocate for speaking your mind, but be it judgement free. There is a balance don’t you think? More recently I have had a few comments (from extended family I must add) which has got that…
Peppa Pigs adventures
Every mother and father out there will know the joys of Peppa Pig. Her mischievous little piggy ways have a lot to answer for, from the notorious encouragement of jumping in muddy puddles to the wonderful relationship she has with her mummy pig. We recently visited the Palace theatre in Manchester to watch the full…
When Flo asked for a baby brother: Baby Annabel brother interactive doll
There comes a time where you may feel that it’s time to try for another baby, a time where you feel that longing to add another child. We have not reached that point. Apparently though, Flo has decided that she now wants a baby brother and although Mike and I have protested, she is addimant…
Joe Browns Transitional style from winter to spring
Recently the weather is as confused as my body clock, its all over the place! Between warm sunny mornings and frozen fresh snow my wardrobe choices are a daily challenge. When it comes to fashion, mums are usually the last people to think about what they are wearing. Usually the kids are first and priority,…
The best advice I have ever recieved: From one mother to another
Yes, to give advice is clearly one of the greatest pleasures in life, so why, then, do so few people ask for it and an even fewer number actually take it? I have a few ideas as to why…. We can all recognise the wisdom in really good advice but when we are hunched, sobbing…
The Reality of Holidaying with two young Kids: How to keep energetic kids entertained with Marc Warner
This year, is the year of yes for the Freckle family. This year we will be showing you the reality of holidaying with two young kids. Two young, energetic freckles who as you all know are full of beans from the moment they wake up to the moment the go to sleep! For the past…
Babies are just Pandas in disguise: How to keep them out of the kitchen
Without baby proofing the house, it’s like leaving a panda in the kitchen. It will get into every single place you don’t want them to and leave a chaotic trail of destruction behind it. Pandas don’t care what they eat, where they get it from or how. They will climb into the cupboards, eat all…
Boycotting Peter Rabbit and why the snowflake generation have an opinion
Hello you lovely lot! I am going to start by saying, YES I know it is a film and YES bullying has been depicted in various films over the years. I also don’t expect any child to suddenly jump on an outrigger canoe and try to find Maui and return the heart of Te Fiti…
Which Car Seat would be best for the grandparents? Cosatto Zoomi Review
Cosatto Undoubtedly, Cosatto are the baby brand who are the queen of print. If you ever need a fun, funky bright piece of baby regalia then Cosatto are the brand. But its not JUST about the print (although you have to admit this is some legendary design right here!) The 5 point harness ensures those…
Cossatto Woosh: The stroller for busy parents with places to go
Life is fast paced for most people, but for ALL parents it is non stop. Non stop feeds, changes, challenges, tests of patience and non stop stress. When a brand starts putting a focus of how to help parents then that is a brand that I like to support. Cosatto are light hearted, colourful and…