Having a child is one of the most magical experiences of your life – but what about when it comes to naming them? Certain names simply don’t age well and when naming your little ones it’s important to consider how their name will sound 10, 20 and 30 years down the line. Name trends Although our generation seems to be enduring some sort of contest when it comes to strange and unusual baby names, you need to consider whether this [click here to read on]
Choosing flooring for a child’s bedroom can present with many challenges. Lots of people assume that having a carpet is not a good idea, since children and carpets do not mix all that well. Yet the reality can be a lot different, and there is no reason why this should not be a feature of your child’s bedroom. Comfort and Warmth The advantage of having carpet in a child’s bedroom, or any bedroom for that matter, is that it can [click here to read on]
When I was growing up things were so much simpler. If I wanted to play out I would know what time I needed to be home by and I would go home then. If there was anything I needed or wanted I would pop back home. Now things are complicated! It is my nephew’s 12th birthday today and if he goes to play out he takes his phone so that he is able to negotiate a time to come home [click here to read on]
As we all know, chips, especially McCain Chips are one of the kids’ favourite treats. Whether enjoyed as a light snack or as part of a balanced diet, there are a number of recipes your kids will love to try, all of which are available online. Here are some great tips for quick and simple food preparation for your kids. Party snacks Chips make for a great party snack, as they’re not only easy to prepare, they’re also extremely tasty. [click here to read on]
I still find it incredible that pregnancy makes you go off things that are not good for you and crave things that are. When I was pregnant with Bob I went off tea and coffee. When the midwife told me the reason I was amazed at how clever pregnancy is! Mine wasn’t so clever towards the end when the only thing that I could stomach was Crunchy Nut Cornflakes. I didn’t even make the connection that they might contain peanuts [click here to read on]
So your little one is becoming more and more independent each day, enough to feel comfortable in their own company, playing their own games and relaxing in their own living space, leaving you with a little time to get some of the household chores done or just to kick back and enjoy some quiet time yourself; until lunchtime arrives! While your little one is doing their own thing, the likelihood is that you will want to make it as comfortable [click here to read on]
On Monday Bob and I had a lovely bank holiday in the garden. The weather was gorgeous, Bob even needed sun cream! It made me very excited for summer and even more excited for lovely days at the beach! Bob loves the beach. We have spent a couple of days at the beach already this year but the weather wasn’t very nice. Bob and Sally still had lots of fun! Last summer we spent many wonderful days at the beach. [click here to read on]
