Since having children, I have developed a steadfast uniform of black jeans and a black vest in the summer and jumper in the winter. Obviously I am slightly exaggerating, but when I am in a rush or feeling unimaginative this is my default uniform.…
You would have to be a hobbit not to see that Christmas is looming. As soon as the last sweet has been eaten from Halloween (by me) and the final rocket has been let off on Bonfire Night, a plastic Santa is waving his…
In October, I wrote a post What's On : Theatre For Little Ones during the Autumn Term and thought a Christmas one was in order. There is SO MUCH GOING ON out there (it slightly makes me feel exhausted already) but these are…
The three most stressful things in life are death, divorce and moving house. The latter is the only thing we actually choose - so why is it always so difficult. If a house sale or move is on your radar at the moment and…
As the budgeting for Christmas embarks and sacrificing your own needs for your children (ummm just Christmas time? I think not... but that's a different subject) I did a quick whizz round H & M and bought a few supplementary items for our wardrobes.…
Most people are familiar with the concept of the Fairy Door. We have one hammered into our wooden decking and occasionally the children leave a wilted leaf by the door in the vain hope that the fairy might swap it for some sweeties the…
Some people notice eyes. Some people look at hair. I like to think I look for a vibe but in reality, when I meet someone for the first time my eye is drawn towards their feet. When I see a 'school run mum' teetering…
It was never going to be long before someone invented an efficient and practical way to communicate with other mothers (and fathers) in your child's class. I am over the endless 'reply all' filling your inbox and people starting a new email on…