Review; Nubie Modern Kids Lumilove Nightlight
on Nov 16, 2009 in Review Toddler boy is scared of the dark, recently he has called hubby into his bed without fail, every night for a cuddle. To be honest, this has had us at our wits end. We want him to sleep, he wants to sleep. It's just that he seems to wake up during tho...

He's Like a Superhero, or Alternatively; Little Red Riding Hood
on Nov 15, 2009 in sewing A few weeks ago we went to Ikea, the plan was to get a red blanket to make a buggy cosy toes. You get a massive expanse of material for the princely sum of £2.00 if you buy fabric that way. As opposed to buying it elsewhere where it might be £8:00...

Some Quick Thoughts on Feminism
on Nov 13, 2009"...a political, cultural or economic movement aimed at establishing more rights and legal protection for women..." (an oversimplied Wikipedia description!)It was a fantastic movement, establishing votes, reproductive rights, civil rights and so on.

Review; Kidorable Dinosaur Umbrella
on Nov 13, 2009 in Review On Friday the Thirteenth we woke up and fortunately we were not at summer camp...However, it was absolutely tipping it down with rain and a rather soggy postman rang the doorbell with a package. As luck would have it for Toddler boy, it was his new u...

Things That Improve the Day
on Nov 12, 2009Through a process of trial and error over the last couple of years, I have realised that there are in fact, a series of activities that once undertaken, will improve the way that the day goes immeasurably. At the moment the undertaking of these few t...

Wordless Wednesday; Its hard being the smallest
on Nov 11, 2009Wishes are granted, just a bit more forcefully than you would like ...

When Dealing with Mother in Laws
on Nov 10, 2009Place a bottle of Cif cleaner prominently in the kitchenPretend you use fabric softener in every washA quick hoover won't go amissTurn the hand towels around- she might not notice that paint stain and ground in WeetabixPlump a few cushionsMake sure h...

Going Bonkers with Conkers
on Nov 10, 2009This post is a little bit late. But hey, so what, I'm a mum. That means I am officially late with everything. Conker season it sort of, still is. Well, anyhow, do you remember when you were a kid and you collected the shiniest biggest conkers with a...

Working Mummy; Week 2
on Nov 9, 2009Week one didn't go too well. Mummy felt depressed and stressed, housework piled up. There were two overtired children. Week Two and I am trying my hardest to keep an open mind about it all. The depression about the situation will pass, things can't b...

My Little Girl and Me
on Nov 7, 2009There is definitely something special about the relationship between mothers and daughters. Quite simply, we just understand each other.