We have a feeling that Raleigh’s exciting new collection of children’s fun bikes will be on Santa’s Christmas list for many youngsters this year, especially after having watched their absolutely adorable Christmas ad for this year. I immediately felt reminded of my own childhood and the excitement of receiving a new bike. I still remember cycling around the village I grew up in with my little ...
parenting
Teach your child to play on their own
Amy has always been my Little Miss Independent. She's very confident and loves trying things on her own and I have always encouraged her to do so while reassuring her that I am there to help, if she needs me to. Teaching your child to be independent is something that I personally find very important, because it helps them to figure out who they are as a person and where their strengths and ...
The gift parents really want
For years, we've been trawling the high street for perfumes, aftershave sets and jewellery for our parents. The calendar is filled with occasions when we get our wallets out and splash the cash. Birthdays, Christmas, Mothers’ Day and Fathers’ Day – they're all commercialised events that scream “money is love!” But do our parents really want more possessions? A recent survey by Tassimo showed ...
Road Safety: Protecting Your Kids This Summer
July is here and that means that many of us are enjoying hot weather. If you have little ones, then you're probably thinking of ways to keep them entertained during the summer holidays, or perhaps you're planning a family vacation abroad. Whatever you do, chances are your kids will be outside making the most of the sunshine. When you're out and about, keeping your kids safe and healthy is always ...
Amy tells you all about mummy
I've seen this meme do its rounds on Facebook and chatted to my friend Andrea about it and was we both thought it was a great ideas and I'm a massive sucker for interviews (I always used to play reporter in my grandparents garden and I've even interviewed Amy for the blog twice), I thought I'd sit down with Amy and ask her a couple of questions about me. I know, a risky undertaking when your ...
3 things that suck when you’re a single mum
Being a single mum isn't always easy. That's probably why nature intended two people to do this whole parenting thing together, but sometimes things don't come as you thought they would. Sometimes there is no happily ever after and sometimes, you end up being the only one raising your child. Don't get me wrong, I wouldn't have it any other way right now, but sometimes there are days when ...