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Shhhh….. It’s naptime. I love pyjamas – the boys have an overflowing trunk in their bedroom that we refer to as the pyjama box. I put in in their bedroom so that at night they would be able to pick their own sleepwear and help with the bedtime routine. The trouble is, it’s full of…
After last week’s adventures with Flora in London at the Grain Store, I’ve been willing Spring to come around faster so that I can get our seeds started ready for growing again. Each year we try and grow more and more of our own vegetables and fruit in the garden – and simultaneously protect them from the…
We were recently sent a tube of Oral B toothpaste to try; their new Pro-Expert Premium Gum Protection range (which is a mouthful in itself) and despite the murky green colour, we rather enjoyed the end result; it left our mouths feeling fresh without the chemical burn feeling I often associate with a clean set…
Nursery is the first stepping stone in a child’s education. Although it’s not compulsory, children can benefit from the educational opportunities available to them and a smooth transition into proper schooling. For parents it is also a means to get back to work, or just have a much-needed break. It’s a decision that is completely…
I can’t remember a time when my cupboards have been less stuffed with plastic carrier bags than now thanks to trolley bags. On average I think we used around 20 bags a week – and with the introduction of the 5p charge that would be costing me at least £1 a week. It would be –…
Now I’m getting older, I’m less [far less] about the clubs and pubs, and more about relaxing and chatting and enjoying a good meal with friends. Last Year I was lucky enough to be invited on a retreat with a dozen or so close friends to sample the delights of the Hampshire countryside [which I…