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The WizMops 2 in 1 spray mop

Review – WizMops 2 in 1 Spray Mop with Window Cleaner

I’ve used a mop with a microfibre pad for a few years now. The pads are easy to remove and clean and the mop takes up very little space in…

Jessica as a toddler with a speech bubble saying "From the mouths of babes" and the text "A linky for sharing the things kids say"

From the mouths of babes #130 – Accidents happen

From the mouths of babes is a weekly linky which invites you to share a post, old or new, about something your children have said. Those adorable mispronounced words, the…

Me, hubby, Jessica and Sophie sitting on a log in Denham Country Park

Me and Mine – July 2017

This summer is going to be all about making the most of the family moments. We ended last month with a cardiac check-up for Jessica which led to her cardiac…

A sunset in Malta with the text "#365daysofgratitude"

#365daysofgratitude – Week 30

#365daysofgratitude is my challenge for 2017 to share one photo a day on Instagram of something I am grateful for. I took part in a similar challenge last year and…

Jessica looking thoughtful about what to write in her nature journal

My Sunday Photo 30/07/17

A selection of mud cakes on the grass in the garden

Making mud pies in the garden

Making mud pies in the garden is one of those wonderful fun activities that children love to do. I have to confess that it’s something the girls rarely do. I’ve…

BIC® KIDS Kid Couleur felt tip pens, BIC® KIDS Evolution® Ecolutions® colouring pencils and BIC® KIDS Plastidecor® crayons

Creating artwork with my kids for a competition with BIC® Kids and Mumsnet plus a BIC® KIDS giveaway

My eldest daughter loves drawing. Some days it is a challenge to keep up with her paper requirements as she can spend hours sitting and doodling. Her beloved dolly Kerry…

Friday Focus 28/07/17 – It’s been driving me potty…

We’ve been focusing on potty training Sophie this week. We’ve been gently encouraging the potty for a while but this week I decided that it was time to ditch the…

A selection of children's musical insturments - maracas, bells, slide whistle and a xylophone

10 children’s toys that should be sent to Room 101

My house looks like the Hamleys bomb has exploded in it most days. Some days it’s hard to see the floor for toys. Some toys I don’t mind so much.…

Jessica with Buttons, the animatronic Cadburys cow

My Little ‘Pi-Cow-So’ – a drawing class with Cadburys

One of the things that Jessica has definitely inherited from me is a love of drawing. It’s something I’m happy to encourage, although there are days when I wonder if…