This post was written in collaboration with Posterlounge, however words and pictures are mine. Something that we were planning to do this year was redecorating our living space. Obviously we won’t be able to do this now, which is a shame because we are all spending a lot more time in the house than usual. Our lounge desperately needs repainting […]
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This post is an advertisement feature with Boots but all words and images are my own. With Mother’s Day around the corner I’ll admit that, for the past 6 years, I have mainly thought of myself – the stay-at-home mum with small children at home and little time to myself, in desperate need of R&R. Now, both of my children
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This post was written in collaboration with James Wellbeloved grain-free dog food as part of their Puppy Training School campaign. Crufts 2020 is on the horizon and although our rescue mutt Riker would never be allowed to enter, we still like to watch together; it’s once of my guilty pleasures. I particularly like watching the agility bit, although faced with
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Disclaimer: This post is written in collaboration with Barracudas Activity Day Camps, but words and pictures are are mine. I have said many times that as a freelancer – well, just as a parent actually – the school holidays can be tough! Since starting pre-school, my kids have thrived on having a set routine. When the school holidays roll around
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Disclaimer: This is a sponsored post. I was sent this tonies® Toniebox and Tonies to review free of charge, but words and pictures are mine. This post contains affiliate links, see more information here. My children always get stories before bed, but this isn’t always enough to send them sleep-wards. I’ve found that audiobooks and music are a great way to
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This post was commissioned by Wicked Uncle, whose new article The Secret Life of Toy Designers finds out what goes into making a hit Christmas toy. I have worked with Wicked Uncle several times; to see my review posts go here. It’s now November, and therefore it’s now officially acceptable to mention (not DECORATE for, MENTION) the C word. And
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This post is a paid campaign written in collaboration with Swizzels. Words and images are mine; see my disclaimer here. It’s September, the schools are back, and almost instantly there is an autumnal chill to the air; my heating has actually kicked in of its own accord and I’m not sure how to feel about it to be honest. I’m
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The half term holiday this week has been really tough. Not because I don’t like spending time with my kids, but because balancing work and being a mother is hard at the best of times, and working from home around children can be almost impossible. Being a freelancer has loads of amazing perks. The only person who you have to
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Disclaimer: I was sent some of these items, denoted with a *, free of charge for inclusion in this new baby essentials gift guide, but words and pictures are mine. This post contains affiliate links, see more information here. I’m fairly excited because in the not too distant future, we’re going to have another baby in the family. No, not me
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Long has it been a bone of contention that the neighbouring West Kent towns of Sevenoaks and Tonbridge – and even the small town of Edenbridge – have Waitrose stores, but Tunbridge Wells has been left out in the cold. Despite high-profile campaigns to build one at both the Vale Road site and at multiple sites within the town centre
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