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 ankle boots and a comfy shirt but let's face it, as mum's, we've got to be prepared for ...
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3 new career directions from distance learning
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 her dreams of an exciting new career — studying for an online degree offers the ...
Traveling pregnant - 4 things to prepare for
I've written lots about traveling with kids or flying with a baby but what about the step before that? What about traveling pregnant? I think traveling during your pregnancy can be a great way to enjoy some couple time, see the world and get some peace and quiet before your little one arrives. But what do you need to think about before you head off on your trip? We’ve got you covered — here are ...
Looking back at 2017 - our year month by month
Looking back at 2017 wasn't an easy thing to do. It was probably the hardest year of my life and I still don't feel like I have found the right words for everything that happened, but I thought this was a good way to put a line underneath it all and make a fresh start. Of course, everything that happened will affect us for the rest of our lives but I am hoping to start the New Year with some of my ...
How to transform a bedroom into a personal space
There are many ways you can adapt your home to make it ideal for both older family members and young children. You can make changes to a bathroom to make it more suitable for all to use and while you may want communal spaces such as your living room to be suitable for the entire family when it comes to creating personal space the bedroom is the place to start. After all, the place where you sleep ...
Tips to improve your child’s handwriting
If you've been reading my blog for a while, you might know that Amy started school this September and one of the things she's been loving most about it is learning to write. Every couple of days, she comes home with a new letter and she absolutely loves practising them in one of her writing books. Not just because it gets her closer to writing her very own stories or postcards from holidays, no, ...
