Do grown ups actually exist?
21 January 2019
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When you first move out of your parents’ home as a student, no one really expects you to have it together. You might be 18, …
Parenting and life
Finding myself again after motherhood: A late new year’s resolution
18 January 2019
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I had an odd moment of realisation today. While the kids were at preschool and school, I nipped into town to pay in a cheque …
You won’t believe what I looked like ten years ago #TenYearChallenge
16 January 2019
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Right, I have a confession to make. You’ve come here out of nosiness and it isn’t going to be rewarded; this isn’t a picture of …
Having a lovely relaxing bath, mum style
10 January 2019
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At the weekend, I woke up with a really bad headache. I initially wrote it off as a terrible hangover before realising it probably wasn’t …
News & reviews
Ten reasons to get a robot vacuum cleaner: Eufy Robovac 30C review
15 January 2019
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Disclaimer: We were sent this Eufy Robovac 30C robot vacuum cleaner by Anker to review free of charge, but words and pictures are mine. This post …
Ready Brek pancake recipe: Wheat free and Syn free Slimming World friendly oat pancakes
15 January 2019
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Here is my kid-friendly recipe for wheat free, Slimming World Syn free, diet friendly and really yummy Ready Brek oat pancakes which are really simple …
A review of the INTIMINA Lily Cup Compact collapsible menstrual cup + WIN!
14 January 2019
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Disclaimer: I was sent an INTIMINA Lily Cup Compact collapsible menstrual cup to review free of charge, but words and pictures are mine. This post …
A meal at Côte Brasserie Maidstone: French restaurant review
30 December 2018
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Just before Christmas, I was invited to go along to review the new Côte Brasserie French restaurant in Earl Street, Maidstone. New-ish at least; it’s …
Days out & travel
Dinotropolis review: Dinosaur soft play and adventure centre at Bluewater, Kent
25 November 2018
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Dinotropolis is a new indoor attraction for children in Bluewater shopping centre, Kent. Situated in the Plaza, next to the Showcase cinema and up a flight …
A preview of the Brookside Garden Centre Christmas Grotto
15 November 2018
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We have been going to the Christmas Grotto at Brookside Garden Centre in East Peckham, Kent ever since 2014. At the time, my oldest was one …
Toys & games
DesignaFriend Brooke doll review: 18 inch fashion doll from Chad Valley/Argos
16 December 2018
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Large vinyl 18 inch/46cm soft-bodied dolls are very popular with children. They are easier to dress than smaller 11.5 inch-Barbie style dolls and have more hair …
Shimmeez: Cuddly, collectable soft toy friends with reversible sequins
10 December 2018
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Reversible sequins are really popular and totally Christmassy too. They can be found everywhere at the moment; on home furnishings, clothes, and now soft toys. …
Clothes, shoes & jewellery
A new autumn outfit for men from Jacamo clothing
26 November 2018
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I always thought that Jacamo clothing was specifically for big and tall men, and as my husband happens to be neither particularly, we’d never considered …
A look at the Boots mini club Autumn/Winter 2018 clothes and the Fearne Cotton collection
8 November 2018
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Back in September, my oldest and I took a trip to London to take a peek at the new Fearne Cotton collection for Boots mini …
Food & drink
Ready Brek pancake recipe: Wheat free and Syn free Slimming World friendly oat pancakes
15 January 2019
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Here is my kid-friendly recipe for wheat free, Slimming World Syn free, diet friendly and really yummy Ready Brek oat pancakes which are really simple …
A meal at Côte Brasserie Maidstone: French restaurant review
30 December 2018
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Just before Christmas, I was invited to go along to review the new Côte Brasserie French restaurant in Earl Street, Maidstone. New-ish at least; it’s …
Kids' stuff
Portable North Pole (PNP) review: A Santa app (with the REAL Father Christmas!)
14 December 2018
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I’ve actually had a Portable North Pole (PNP) account since before apps actually existed, and slightly worrying perhaps, before I had children. However much has …
Support Save the Children on Christmas Jumper Day 2018 #ChristmasJumperDay
10 December 2018
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I’d hope that by now you have your Christmas jumpers out and are wearing them at any chance you get. We certainly are! This Friday …
Home & garden
Ten reasons to get a robot vacuum cleaner: Eufy Robovac 30C review
15 January 2019
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Disclaimer: We were sent this Eufy Robovac 30C robot vacuum cleaner by Anker to review free of charge, but words and pictures are mine. This post …
Dreaming of a new kitchen in 2019: This is what I want…
18 December 2018
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This is a collaborative post 2019 is going to be many things. It’s going to be the year that I have two children both in …
Collaborative posts (#AD)
Playbrush: Make brushing teeth fun with a new electric toothbrush for kids
6 December 2018
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If your children are anything like mine (or in fact all the children I’ve met), then getting them to brush their teeth is probably a …
HoMedics heated gel shiatsu back and shoulder massager: Healing hands at home!
29 November 2018
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I absolutely adore having a massage. I suffer with a bad back and find they really help to loosen up my muscles and help with …