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Our first time swimming and my first time in a swimming costume since having children
Last week we took Ava swimming for the first time . We have been wanting to take her for a long time but for one reason or another we haven’t been able to. I was a little apprehensive about taking her swimming not because of Ava . Because it would be the first time since having children that I have worn a swimming costumes. To make myself feel a little bit more confident about wearing a swimming costume. I brought myself a new one . One of those ones that sucks you in . Also I didn’t want to try to squeeze in one of my pre children costumes .…
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Unexpected expenses and ways to deal with them
This is a collaborative post You may keep a close look on your expenses. Have savings in different places but sometimes those unexpected expenses come along and you just don’t have the money to cover them. It may be a expenses that your overdraft may not be able to cover. You may then have to turn to a short-term loan lender like Cash lady. I always find that these unexpected expenses always come all at once. Here are some of the unexpected expenses I have myself faced and other that I know. Car break downs When Ava was born I wasn’t able to drive due to having a caesarean. When…
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Bedroom inspiration for both girls and boys
This is a collaborative post One day soon I’m hoping our house will sell and we will get a new house . The thought of moving does stress me out . The last time we moved we were able to move all of our bits in our cars. Well that’s not going to happen this time . It’s going to take a lot more than two cars ! The one thing I am looking forward to doing it decorating. So whilst we’re still in our house I though it would be beneficial to make a plan of what I would like to do to some of the rooms when we…
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A bedtime routine is so important for children to have a good nights sleep
When I found out I was pregnant with Alby I knew I needed to get Ava’s sleeping sorted . The only way she would sleep the whole night was if she was in bed with me and Jordan . Which to start with was fine . I really enjoyed co-sleeping . Then she started to wriggle more in bed . Which meant I either ended up with her foot in my ribs or an arm on my face . Being pregnant I needed my sleep more than ever. So we made it our mission to get a good bedtime routine. We have always done bath, bottle bed since Ava was…
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Fun Family Scooter Activities to Try
This is a collaborative post Looking for something fun and healthy to do with the little ones? Scooters are fantastic fun and a great way to get some fresh air and exercise. What’s more, there are many brilliant ways to enjoy scooter which means that you and the kids will never get bored of them. It is important to note that although good fun,a scooter can also be dangerous and it is vital that you and the kids take care whilst riding them. Additionally, you should only purchase scooters of the highest quality and invest in all the appropriate safety gear. You can also find scooters that are suitable for…
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Modern Day Proposal Trends
This is a collaborative post There are few moments as significant in your life than a proposal. This is the ultimate romantic moment and something that the two of you will never forget. In today’s day and age, we are seeing all kinds of unique, interesting and memorable proposal trends currently taking place. The more traditional method of getting down on one knee in a special place is still a popular choice.There are also many other interesting ways to propose! Engagement Day One interesting trend is being called Engagement Day and certainly is a special way of proposing. Instead of surprising their partner by getting down on one knee.Engagement Day…
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Making the Living Area a Space for the Whole Family
This is a collaborative post The living room is, perhaps, the most important room in the family home. This is because it is somewhere that you will spend quality time together and create many happy memories whether it is watching TV, playing a board game or simply enjoying each other’s company. When designing this room, it is far too easy to forget about the kids and instead focus on decorating it to your own personal taste. This is their space as well, so it is important to make this a room that the whole family can enjoy. Here are a few different ways that you can do this. Toy Boxes/Baskets…
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Dotty Fish soft soled shoes allowing children to put their best foot forward: review
Ava started to walking just before her first birthday . Like most toddlers she kept falling over . I noticed that as she got older and more confident with her walking she was still falling over a lot . After months and months of me trying to seek help . We eventually got to see a physiotherapist who said Ava in toes as she walks . This means instead of her feet facing forward when she walks they turn in . Which is the reason to why she falls over a lot. We have now seen the physiotherapist twice now . She has said that it’s got a little better…
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My body confidence is at an all time low – A mom of two kids
My body confidence is at an all time low. I have never been one to completely love my body. But having two kids has really made me not like the way I look at all. I look down and I don’t see anything I like. I’m not saying I’m overweight I’m just not happy with how I look. I see so many moms over social media totally embracing and loving their new bodies. This can just make you feel worse. I’m not on about size 6 moms that snapped back into shape after two weeks of having a baby. Just your average mom that just loves their body. I just…
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2 simple flower crafts for kids of all ages
I cannot believe it’s time for our next Bostik blogger craft post. Last months theme was flight and we made some cool peacocks. This months theme is flowers. I love flowers I don’t very often have them in the house though and I wish I did. So to brighten up our house we have come up with two easy flower crafts. Potato print flower crafts Most people will probably remember doing potato printing as a child at school. I know I did and I used to do this activity a lot when I was working in the rooms at work ( If you didn’t know I work in a nursery).…
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Twiddle Ons baby foot finder toy: Review and Giveaway
Alby is now at his next developmental milestone. He is trying his hardest to roll . He gets half the way over and then gets cross. He does keep trying and trying but his not quite there yet. I know it won’t be long though. Then gone are my days of leaving him in one place and knowing he won’t move ! So to help Alby to explore his feet a bit more and become more confident with rolling we have been sent some twiddle Ons . We first came across this brand when Ava was little . Ava was and still is the kid that will never keep her…
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Keeping germs at bay thanks to Milton Antibacteiral products : review and giveaway
Now I’m all for kids getting messy but there are some areas of the house that you need to be clean. The main one is the kitchen , this is the place you prepare all your food . So you need your kitchen to be sparking clean. This is where Milton Antibacterial products are fab . You may be thinking I’m sure Milton only did sterilising tablets and solutions. Well your wrong there they do lots more ! The first Milton product we have been trying is their 3 in 1 Antibacterial surface spray. All in all we are a pretty healthy house and I put that down to using…
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Nap time is now non existent .This means toddler tears and tantrums
When I was pregnant I dreamt of having two children having naps at the same time . Maybe an hour a day where I could have some peace and watch rubbish telly . Or even have a nap myself. How silly I was to think like this ! Before Alby came along Ava would have a good hour nap some days she would stretch it to two hours . It was blissful it didn’t happen every day but when it did I loved it . Then just like that she stopped . It was as if someone had turned a switch off inside of her . One which I wished…
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BKD spring inspired children’s subscription box : review
Do you enjoy baking ? I do but I never do it . The stress of finding the perfect recipe and then collecting all the different bits really puts me off. Ava though is getting to the age where she is showing an interest in baking. So I know that I need to up my game on this. So to help us with this BKD have sent us one of their baking subscription boxes for us to try out. The box we have been sent to review is spring inspired so think bunnies and hot cross buns. The box is aimed at children 3 years + . Ava is only…
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Make your favourite chippy tea at home with Pukka pies
I’m a big lover of a takeaway I cannot wait for the weekend to have a little treat . The only problem is takeaways can be so costly . Easily you’re looking at £10-£15 for a takeaway for two of you . This is money we could really be saving towards a new house or for family days out . So I’m looking at a ways I can reduce our spending on takeaways but still have that treat once a week . Now this is where Pukka pies come in to make that perfect chippy tea at home. Now for a random fact about me . When I was younger…
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Bathtime fun with earth friendly baby : review
If you’re a long time reader of the blog you would have noticed that we love bath time. Ava is such a water baby and I was hoping Alby was going to be the same. Thankfully he is so bath time is a fun time in our house. The more bubbles the better. Ava is finding it hilarious at the moment to get all the bubbles and put them on top of Alby’s head the poor boy. So when the lovely people over at earth friendly baby asked us if we would like to review some their products including bath products. I straight away said yes please ! I’m…
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Top 5 things we want from a new house
This is a collaborative post Just before Christmas we put our house on the market . The house were in now is our first home . We have had two dogs , two children and got engaged all in this house . As our family is growing the house is getting a little tight for space. So a new house is a must . Space is getting a little tight and if you have kids. You will know how much stuff they have . I told myself I wouldn’t look at new houses until we had an offer on ours . But I just cannot help myself ! There are…
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Apple Iphone 7 Samsung S8 which is the best for a blogger ?
I have been using an iPhone for the last 5/6 years and I have always said I would never change it for a different brand. I do everything on my phone , I do a lot of my social media coverage for my blog on my phone . I occasionally write the odd blog post from my phone. So I need a phone that can keep up with my life. The other thing is we have a lot of Apple products in our house and they link together seamlessly . So the thought of changing my phone does scare me a little . But I have been set a challenge…
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Mama + Belle teething jewellery review
Teething !! it can be a horrid time for both parents and children. I was pretty lucky with Ava she didn’t really show any signs that she was teething apart from maybe dribbling every now and again. My friends how ever have told me some right stories about their children when they were teething. From not sleeping or eating to being really clingy and not wanting to be put down. I can already tell that Alby is a complete different child to Ava. He is already more needy than Ava. So I know that when he starts teething I may just lock my self in a dark room and not…
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Fashions come and go – what fashion I remember from the 90’s
This is a collaborative post Have you ever gone out and brought something nice to wear. Wear it around your parents and they say gosh I remember that the first time around ! Yep this happens to me pretty often not just with my mom but with older relatives. This got me thinking what trends from my years growing up might possibly come back into fashion. If I’m honest not all of them should but at the time we all thought they were amazing. Lets take a walk down nostalgia lane and see what we find. Jelly shoes Now I have actually worn these twice growing up . The first…