This is the first of two posts aimed at helping you plan a Christmas with your baby or toddler that you might actually enjoy as much as they do. It’s definitely possible to celebrate a happy Christmas with toddlers or babies but a little forethought goes a long way. This is our seventh Christmas as parents […]
Troubleshooting your slow cooker
I hear a lot from people who like the idea of slow cooking but who struggle to get the result they want out of their slow cooker. It does take a while to get used to so here are 5 tips to help you with troubleshooting your slow cooker. Problem 1. My slow cooker overcooks […]
How to use Sharpies to organise your house (Supermum kit series)
This entry is part 1 of 1 in the series Supermum kitLife before Sharpies doesn’t bear thinking about. I use Sharpies everywhere, for everything and I thought I might share some ideas on how to use Sharpies to organise your house. I’m not even being sponsored by them. I’m just a big fan. I also […]
9 tips for keeping kids safe in self-catering accommodation
With the recent hot weather, I’m sure I’m not the only one looking forward to some time away in the not-here-soon-enough school holidays. And, as in every year since we had kids, we’re self-catering. It suits us. Whether here or abroad, self-catering is an understandably popular choice for families with small children. It can be economical, frees […]
Why good mornings start with a zombie – my evening checklist
Are you a lark or a night owl? We all have an internal rhythm which means we are more alert at some point in the day. But as a parent, even as a parent who’s a natural night owl, I’m dog tired by the end of most days. I know there are some things I […]