- February 2025: Not moving house, flu & pig stacking
After January was a total arse and lasted about a year, conversely, February just shot past without even settling in. Didn’t even take its coat off. Rude. The weather has started to mellow a little bit, and it’s still light past 5pm which is bloody marvellous. Nothing quite lifts the spirits like the promise of… Read more: February 2025: Not moving house, flu & pig stacking - The one in which Fran is a peaceful French mother
As anyone who has followed me on Facebook for any length of time can probably attest to, I do so enjoy a scam email, a romance scammer in my inbox or a bit of back-and-forth with an unhappy would-be client. Yesterday, however, I got what was probably the most incredibly baffling email I’ve received to… Read more: The one in which Fran is a peaceful French mother - January 2025: Dog piss, Traitors and definitely not doing dry JanuaryCan you believe that a whole year has passed since I started writing monthly life updates? I did say that when the year was over I’d give up, but I had a bit of a change of heart. Writing is therapeutic, even if what I write is largely nonsense, and I can’t just write posts… Read more: January 2025: Dog piss, Traitors and definitely not doing dry January
- Idiots of Facebook: The ultimate collection of malapropisms, misspellings and mad bastardsI’ve been collecting these screenshots for some time. Ever since I published this post about malapropisms, the good people of Facebook have been spotting examples in the wild and sending them to me and I am absolutely here for it. These aren’t all malapropisms; some of them are probably the fault of an over-enthusiastic auto-correct,… Read more: Idiots of Facebook: The ultimate collection of malapropisms, misspellings and mad bastards
- December 2024: And that’s a wrapI think we can all agree that 2024 can fuck right off can’t it. I don’t even fancy looking in the rear view mirror, which is why it’s taken so long to get around to this post. That, and the epic new year hangover of hangovers. Two bloody days it lasted; getting old sucks. If,… Read more: December 2024: And that’s a wrap
- November 2024: Stick on the fire, it’s time to get festiveI can barely believe it but I’ve kept up this monthly blog post thing up for almost an entire year – just one more to go before 2024 is DONE. I can’t say they’re all of excellent quality, but I can say that they exist. If you’d like to reflect on the year with me,… Read more: November 2024: Stick on the fire, it’s time to get festive
- My super duper 2024 Father’s Day Gift GuideI received the products listed in this Father’s Day gift guide free for inclusion, but they were all chosen and approved by me because I have it on good authority that no one’s dad wants a fitness app as a… Read more: My super duper 2024 Father’s Day Gift Guide
- Origin Hybrid Pro Mattress review: Can it solve common sleep problems?Disclaimer: I was sent this Origin Hybrid Pro Mattress to review free of charge, but words and pictures are mine. See more information here. Use the code Fran20OFF1409 for a further £20 off. As a parent, sleep is something I took for… Read more: Origin Hybrid Pro Mattress review: Can it solve common sleep problems?
- A review of the Forest Garden Pent Retreat Shed and installationDisclaimer: Our Forest Garden Pent Retreat Shed was installed to review free of charge, but words and pictures are mine. Our garden is awesome (unless you are tasked with mowing it. So I hear) but one thing it lacks is… Read more: A review of the Forest Garden Pent Retreat Shed and installation
- How to get the right school shoes for your children with Start-RiteThis is a collaborative post – I received the shoes featured for free from Start-Rite As the end of the school year approaches, one of the essential tasks for parents to do over the summer holidays is to go out… Read more: How to get the right school shoes for your children with Start-Rite
- Yoto Player review: How does it compare to the tonies Toniebox?Disclaimer: This is my honest Yoto v Tonies review: I was sent this Yoto Player free of charge, but words and pictures are mine. The tonies Toniebox which I have compared it to was also gifted for a previous review.… Read more: Yoto Player review: How does it compare to the tonies Toniebox?
- Yoto Mini product recall: What it is and what to do11 April 2024: There has been a Yoto Mini Product Recall. Existing customers are encouraged to order a free Yoto Mini smart cable and will receive a £15/15euro voucher as a thankyou. This post contains affiliate links. Yoto Mini Product… Read more: Yoto Mini product recall: What it is and what to do
- A last minute dog friendly holiday in Cornwall: Haven Perran Sands, Perranporth reviewNote: This Perran Sands review is entirely my own words and in no way connected to or sponsored by Haven. It got to Sunday afternoon before the last full week of the holidays, and the kids were due back from… Read more: A last minute dog friendly holiday in Cornwall: Haven Perran Sands, Perranporth review
- Izzy tests out the PAJ PET Finder 4G GPS tracker for dogsDisclaimer: This is a collaborative post. I was sent the PAJ PET Finder 4G GPS tracker for dogs to review free of charge, but words and pictures are mine. See more information here. It’s no surprise then that GPS trackers for… Read more: Izzy tests out the PAJ PET Finder 4G GPS tracker for dogs
- A quick guide to dog-friendly family holidays in the UKThis is a collaborative post: As the allure of travel beckons, many pet owners face the dilemma of leaving their four-legged companions behind. However, with the rise of dog-friendly family accommodation and attractions, embarking on a ‘staycation‘ (or family holiday)… Read more: A quick guide to dog-friendly family holidays in the UK
- A last minute dog friendly holiday in Cornwall: Haven Perran Sands, Perranporth reviewNote: This Perran Sands review is entirely my own words and in no way connected to or sponsored by Haven. It got to Sunday afternoon before the last full week of the holidays, and the kids were due back from… Read more: A last minute dog friendly holiday in Cornwall: Haven Perran Sands, Perranporth review
- A review of the new Blenheim Palace Adventure Playground for kidsDisclaimer: We received complimentary tickets for Blenheim Palace Adventure Playground to review free of charge, but words and pictures are mine. We last went to Blenheim Palace in Oxfordshire in the summer to review the Paddington Lo-Commotion Experience which was… Read more: A review of the new Blenheim Palace Adventure Playground for kids
- A quick guide to dog-friendly family holidays in the UKThis is a collaborative post: As the allure of travel beckons, many pet owners face the dilemma of leaving their four-legged companions behind. However, with the rise of dog-friendly family accommodation and attractions, embarking on a ‘staycation‘ (or family holiday)… Read more: A quick guide to dog-friendly family holidays in the UK
- Ready Brek pancakes: A very easy wheat free oat pancake recipeUpdated March 2025! Here is my kid-friendly recipe for wheat free, diet friendly and really tasty Ready Brek oat pancakes. They are really simple and quick to make and need only three ingredients. We’ve been eating these pancakes for over… Read more: Ready Brek pancakes: A very easy wheat free oat pancake recipe
- My super duper 2024 Father’s Day Gift GuideI received the products listed in this Father’s Day gift guide free for inclusion, but they were all chosen and approved by me because I have it on good authority that no one’s dad wants a fitness app as a… Read more: My super duper 2024 Father’s Day Gift Guide
- Mother’s Day gift guide 2024: Present ideas for mums, part one + WINThis Mother’s Day 2024 gift guide with gift ideas for mums was put together with the help of the brands mentioned in the post, who provided free samples to be photographed. This gift guide contains affiliate links; click here for… Read more: Mother’s Day gift guide 2024: Present ideas for mums, part one + WIN
- How to get the right school shoes for your children with Start-RiteThis is a collaborative post – I received the shoes featured for free from Start-Rite As the end of the school year approaches, one of the essential tasks for parents to do over the summer holidays is to go out… Read more: How to get the right school shoes for your children with Start-Rite
- My super duper 2024 Father’s Day Gift GuideI received the products listed in this Father’s Day gift guide free for inclusion, but they were all chosen and approved by me because I have it on good authority that no one’s dad wants a fitness app as a… Read more: My super duper 2024 Father’s Day Gift Guide
- Clearing out your wardrobe? A guide to selling clothes on VintedThis guide to selling clothes on Vinted contains affiliate links. Ebay used to be the place for buying and selling on unwanted second hand clothes, but in more recent years it became saturated with cheap Chinese tat. With all the… Read more: Clearing out your wardrobe? A guide to selling clothes on Vinted
- Biird Lumii clitoral sucker sex toy: Review & discountDisclaimer: I was sent the Biird Lumii clitoral sucker and some other bits and bobs to review free of charge for this post, but words and pictures are mine. This post contains affiliate links. See more information here. You can get a… Read more: Biird Lumii clitoral sucker sex toy: Review & discount
- Biird Namii vibrator and clitoral stimulator/sucker review & discountDisclaimer: I was sent the Biird Namii vibrator and clitoral stimulator to review to free of charge for this post, but words and pictures are mine. This post contains affiliate links. See more information here. You can get a 10% discount on… Read more: Biird Namii vibrator and clitoral stimulator/sucker review & discount
- My super duper 2024 Father’s Day Gift GuideI received the products listed in this Father’s Day gift guide free for inclusion, but they were all chosen and approved by me because I have it on good authority that no one’s dad wants a fitness app as a… Read more: My super duper 2024 Father’s Day Gift Guide
- How to Use Quidco to Save Big on Everyday PurchasesThis post was written in collaboration with Quidco cashback site, but words are mine. If you sign up to Quidco using the affiliate links on this review, you will receive a new member bonus of £15 and I will receive… Read more: How to Use Quidco to Save Big on Everyday Purchases
- Premium haircare for ageing hair: Worth the investment?Disclaimer: This is a collaborative post with Very.co.uk. I was sent these Premium Hair Care products to review free of charge, but words and pictures are mine. See more information here. My hair has always been a royal pain in my… Read more: Premium haircare for ageing hair: Worth the investment?
- Cashback sites & apps in the UK: Save money in store & onlineThis post was written in partnership with Quidco, one of the leading cashback sites in the UK, to promote their new member bonus which is valid until 30th June 2024. If you join Quidco using this link, as well as being… Read more: Cashback sites & apps in the UK: Save money in store & online
