- when motherhood comes by surprise
It’s been a while since Amy took her first steps and I bought baby shoes but ever since that exciting stage in her life, it has been incredibly important to me that she wears age appropriate and good quality footwear. It’s so easy to get carried away with cute designs and colours but what really counts…
If you’ve been hanging around for a while, you know that traveling is one of my biggest passions. Over the year’s, I have established my own travel checklist to make sure that the whole packing process doesn’t end up ruining the start of my holiday. And as sharing is caring, I thought I’ll share with…
A couple of weeks ago, Amy had her very first gymnastics competition and I thought I’d share some of my snapshots with you because she just looked too cute with her little French braids and leotard. Okay and because I’m obviously super proud of her but more on that later. Amy had only joined her…
With the weather warming up a little my thoughts are turning to my holidays. Like most of you, I can´t wait to get away and enjoy some sunshine and spending time on the beach. So, I thought I would take the opportunity to write about shopping for plus-size swimwear. Most retailers are starting to stock…
I love being a freelancer but being your own boss and juggling work life and family life can be difficult and overwhelming. And whenever I feel overwhelmed, my productivity suffers. Pallmallestates.co.uk have created the infographic at the bottom of the post to help you with some tips and tricks but I’ve also had a chat with…
If you’re thinking of Jamaica, the first things that might spring to your mind are Bob Marley, Usain Bolt and the country’s infamous bobsled team, but Jamaica has so much more to offer than the fastest man in the world and the guys who inspired my brother-in-law’s favourite movie ever. Jamaica is incredibly family-friendly and…
Our kitchen is one of the most used rooms in our house. It’s the place where we prepare and cook our meals, sit down to eat and chat about our day. No surprise really, that it’s also the room that gets the dirtiest. If your kitchen could do with a good deep clean, keep reading…
There is no getting away from the fact that new mothers often have to spend a fortune to get all the baby essentials they need. You might need to purchase a small plastic bath, some toys, a cot, and more. If you want to save some money while still getting everything you require, check out…
Do you make your bed every morning? If not, you should definitely give it a try. It really changes how you go about your day and makes all the difference when it comes to productivity. Before I come across all preachy, though, let’s be completely honest with each other: As a teenager, I only ever…
When you are a busy mum, keeping your home looking fresh and up to date is quite tricky. Often, you have plenty of ideas, but finding the time to strip everything back and decorate properly is, often, not possible. Fortunately, there are many quick and easy ways to transform a room. Below, are some easy…
Although I’m not much of a fashionista, I’ve written a couple of blog post about fashion topics in the past. They were mainly ideas for school run outfits or posts my mum uniform, e.g. my wardrobe staples. Admittedly, my style hasn’t changed that much since I’ve become a mum. I’ve always lived in jeans and…
New Year’s a natural time to take stock of your life — and the blues often descend because of a dissatisfying job. Changing careers can even be challenging if you’re footloose and fancy-free. And it might seem nigh-on impossible when you have children to consider. But there’s no reason any mum should give up on…