I don’t know about you but we have found since Ava hit about 18 months of age she has become more fussy with her foods. She was always really good up until then she would try anything and polish of most meals within minutes. Then she learnt to show preference for things and now refuses quite a lot of foods and would quite happily live on a diet of wotsits and yoghurt. Not that I let her. The other problem we face is that she is so independent she doesn’t want you to do anything for her. Which 9/10 is great at meal times as it allows me time to…

Washing it’s the bain of my life and if I’m being completely honest I am rubbish at it. Only recently I have looked at Ava’s white vests and though gosh they look horrid. Not because they were too small, But because I am being lazy and not separating my colours. For ease I would just throw everything into the same wash and hope for the best ! Well I have recently changed this because I was a little embarrassed to put her in some of the vests to go to nursery because what should be a white vest is now a horrid grey/blue colour. So now I have one washing…

This is a collaborative post  As we all say, ‘There’s just not enough hours in the day!’, and as a new mum you’ll identify with this saying more than ever before. For most, any gadget that promises time-saving potential is welcomed with open arms. If you’re expecting a little one or are looking for ways to create an extra few minutes here and there, read on for the latest time-saving items for parents Toy bag Watching your little one develop and play with their toys is a wonderful time, but when you have to clean up afterwards it can be a chore that you could do without. If you’re tired…

When I was in my late teens and early twenties I would spend most weekends out with my mates . This would normally be alcohol fuelled followed by a day in bed nursing the worlds worst hangovers . Every time vowing never to drink again . Then from out of nowhere I seemed to of outgrown this and swapped my nights out to nights in on the sofa. This may have been because I was in a happy relationship and couldn’t stand the sleezey men when I was out . Or because I had my own home and didn’t have or want to waste money on drink and normally rubbish…

This is a collaborative post Where ever I can I like to save money . Saving money on things like house bills and the home means we have more money for days out. More money to make special memories with my family . I thought I would share my top 5 money-saving tips and hopefully they help you and you may even have some Ideas to pass onto me. Nothing goes to waste Left overs don’t need to go in the bin , pop them in a container to cool down. Then put them in the freezer for another day. I’m rubbish at guessing how much pasta we need so we do…

This is a collaborative post The summer holidays are upon us for parents with young children you dread taking them to soft play . As they are over run with older kids . And for parents that have older children its finding activities to keep them occupied. Below are just a few ideas of activities that may come in handy over the summer. The Park You really cannot go wrong with the park . There is fun play equipment to play on , gorgeous playground graphics to play games like hop scotch on. I remember the park by me when I was little was attached to a huge field. So…

This is a collaborative. Whether you’re a work at home mum with a full-time job, or a parent who is trying to establish a new business from home.There are many different challenges and obstacles to overcome .When it comes to doing well at work and being a mum.It’s hard enough trying to juggle doing all the housework, looking after the baby, walking the dog and making sure that you’re staying fit and healthy without adding making a living into the mix. But, it is do-able as us mums are wonder women when it comes down to it, well we are when we follow these top tips: Try and Keep to…

This is a collaborative post No one teaches us how to look after our skin or apply makeup properly while we are at school. We learn through watching others, exploring, and observing YouTube videos. It is only natural, therefore, that we would pick up some bad habits along the way. More often than not, we don’t even realise we are making any beauty sins. With that in mind, read on to discover some of the beauty and skincare sins that most people are making today so that you can stop making them. Waiting too long to put your beauty products on – Once you have cleansed your skin, you should…

This is a collaborative post. I remember being at school and being given a letter for  school trips . It was like the most exciting thing ever . When I was around 10 maybe we went on a school trip to Liverpool .We visited the docks museums and generally going a little bit of sight-seeing your . As with all school trips our parents had given us some spending money to go mad with in a gift shop . Well a few of us thought we were really cool and got some joke cigarettes. You know the ones that had talc in so it looked like you were smoking. Well…

This is a collaborative post. For  those of you that are parents you will appreciate the need for a play room . A room which is completely child safe that you can pop them In for 5 minutes peace. If your lucky this isn’t playroom will be downstairs where you can either sit in the front room and watch them from afar. Or it’s joined to your kitchen so you can drink your hot cup of tea and watch them entertain themselves. Sounds bliss doesn’t it . We went to great lengths to make a spare bedroom a playroom which I can honestly say has been used a handful of times…

This is a collaborative post The downstairs of our house is pretty dark especially our front room . So recently I have been looking into different ways to brighten up  and add some light into our rooms. Mirrors mirrors on the walls  Have plenty of mirrors around the house this will double the amount of sunlight you get into your home . As the light will bounce off them. The best place to hang a mirror is directly across from your window. Colour schemes  Now I think this is where we went wrong in our front room. We went for a colour scheme we liked not one that necessarily worked…

This is a collaborative post Regardless of the state of your family’s financial situation right now, the tips and tricks here can help you to change it. Staying focused is key to doing this, so make sure you’re in the right frame of mind! Aggressively Pay Off Your Debts If you have debts, set out to aggressively pay them off. Go through your finances, and figure out where you can cut back so you can pay off your debts as quickly as possible. You may need to sacrifice a lot in the short term, but in the long term, you’re going to be saving a fortune in interest. Plus, it…

This is a collaborative post When you’re a mum, there’s a lot of things you find you have to battle against. Sometimes, it seems like the world is out to get you and to put you down all the time. But if you know how to arm yourself against all the people and things trying to trip you up, you can survive and thrive much more successfully. The things you need to protect yourself from as a mother range from society judgements to physical threats, and resisting them is important both for yourself and your family. If you want to make life better for yourself and those you love, you…

This is a collaborative post with Rattan Direct. Keeping the kids entertained can be a nightmare. You either end up spending a fortune taking them to places or they destroy your house . With toys on every inch of the carpet.  This is just the start of it I didn’t quite understand how hard it was to keep a little one entertained until I had my own . Ava loves to be out and about she thrives of seeing and talking  to people . Even if she doesn’t know them and they don’t partially want to talk to her . If we stay in the house all day she becomes…

This is a collaborative post with The plastic people. When I first moved into my house I was happy to have any kitchen as long as it was my own. It’s after you have to live with that kitchen you realise what things you actually need. In order to make it the perfect kitchen. What I would want in a kitchen First of all I would like to have some sort of  acrylic sheet splash back to add a little bit of colour to my kitchen. Also to save my walls from the mess I make when I cook. I’m not the cleanest of cooks so sometimes it does end…

This is a collaborative post with room to grow. I have been wanting to write this post for a few weeks now . But to be honest I was a little scared just incase I jinxed it . I have gone from barely sleeping to what feels like having too much sleep. If there is such a thing. The thing is we haven’t really changed anything that we do . Ava has just decided that sleep is now for her and I am so happy with this . Since her first birthday she has just grown up so much . Of a night now I put her down to sleep ,she…