Book Review: In The Light Of What We Know by Zia Haider Rahman
For my 16th birthday, I was given a copy of Franny and Zooey by JD Salinger. It was an amazing book which I loved, but one of those books that makes you feel like you must be terribly uncultured,...
View ArticleWhy I'm Giving Up Sugar
I wrote a post last week about how I intend to take part in Sugar Free September. I'll be honest; after years of sugar highs (and lows, fixed by eating more sugar), I am a bit nervous as to how I will...
View ArticleDating as a Single Mother
The thing about dating when you're a single parent is that it's such a kerfuffle! I mean, dating in itself is a pain in the bum - you get dressed up, you put on your best smiley face and basically...
View ArticleOur Fabulous Summer Activity Bags
Shortly before S's nursery closed for Summer holidays, S's keyworker L asked me if I'd like a little book bag put together for us to borrow over the holidays. I jumped at the chance - S loves books so...
View ArticleWeekend Blog Hop 2014-09-06
Happy Weekend!!! If you're reading this on Saturday, don't forget it's #ArchiveDay on Twitter! Tweet an old post and find loads of hidden gems to read. Don't forget we've set up a Twitter account for...
View ArticleSugar Free September: One Week In
When I first noticed the idea of Sugar Free September on the I Quit Sugar website, I posted a link on social media with a random thought that perhaps I could give it a go. A friend responded that...
View ArticleWhy I Am Not Potty Training My Child
Several months ago, I went online and ordered a potty. It arrived, and we put it in the living room. After a few months, S sat on it... and tried to push it around the living room like a ride-on toy....
View ArticleLee Evans at the O2
I used to love going to see comedy shows. Back what I was young, free and single (disposable income, no need of a baby sitter, lots of friends to go to comedy shows with), I used to attend them quite...
View ArticleLong Term Vs Short Term Parenting
I've been thinking lately, about the difference between short term and long term parenting. Or, really, short term and long term anything. I think once you become a parent, you tend to start thinking...
View ArticleWeekend Blog Hop 2014-09-13
Happy Weekend!!! If you're reading this on Saturday, don't forget it's #ArchiveDay on Twitter! Tweet an old post and find loads of hidden gems to read. Don't forget we've set up a Twitter account for...
View ArticleBook Review: A Salad for All Seasons by Harry Eastwood
I was sent a copy of "A Salad for All Seasons" By Harry Eastwood to review, along with some lovely Florette salad to go with it. Being one of those people for whom "a salad" is "some lettuce and...
View ArticleWe Love Co-Sleeping
I make no secret of the fact S shares my bed; I love that she's right next to me. Over the weekend I read a post on Mummascribbles that inspired me to write about my own experience of co-sleeping....
View ArticleFollow the Giggles!
I've been reading this book lately, called Playful Parenting. It's all about how we parents need to lighten up and play more. The basic premise of the book is that when a child is "acting out,"...
View ArticleThere is No Such Thing as a Parenting Expert!
I don't like the term, "parenting expert." To me, there is no such thing. It seems to me that there are numerous different approaches to parenting, and we're all pretty much flying blind. None of us...
View ArticleBLOG MOVED
Please note that this blog is now closed. All content has been moved to a self-hosted site, which you can find here.
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