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GLUM MUMS I Mum to Newborn and Toddler- A Day in the Life...

People are always asking me- how is it with two babies? The answer- amazing, rewarding, exhausting,  frustrating. My to-do-list is as long as my arm and seems to get longer rather than shorter. I am lucky enough to have a nanny 3 afternoons a week and am still run off my feet! Here is a typical day for me (when she isn't here)....

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SAVVY MUMMAS I Dairy-Free Easter Gift Ideas for Toddlers and Mums

If you or your children have a dairy / lactose allergy / intolerance or are simply vegan / dairy-free by choice,  like me, then you will need to think more carefully about your Easter gift ideas for your toddler. Below are my top picks of the dairy-free Easter eggs available for both Mums and kids, along with some non chocolate ideas for your...

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COMPETITIONS AND GIVEAWAYS I Easter Competition Time! Win an Exclusive Hand-Painted BoojaBooja Easter Egg

It's Easter Competition Time! Win an Exclusive Hand-Painted Booja-Booja Easter Egg with www.babyurbeautiful.com! Here at BUBS (Babyurbeautiful), we ADORE Booja-Booja chocolate truffles! They are heavenly, divine pieces of smooth, creamy, chocolatey perfection. They are also vegan, thus dairy-free for any allergy sufferers, and kind to animals. They are also made with coconut oil, a very 'good' fat. For a chance to win, follow...

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HOT MUMMAS | Gettin' my blonde on - I'm back bitches!

Today I finally did what I've been wanting to do for ages - gone back to blonde. I stopped highlighting my hair when I was pregnant and then was determined to completely grow in my natural colour to give my hair a rest from the dye/bleach so I've not touched it in two years. As it turned out my natural colour is pretty...

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HOT MUMMAS | NSPA Beauty Rituals skincare

I may have mentioned in previous posts how crap I am at sticking to beauty routines. This is especially true of evening ones since I'm always so tired I just want to get to bed as quickly as possible. But once in a while it's nice to be able to treat myself and my skin to a mini facial. nspa's Beauty Ritual range...

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HIP MUMMAS | When did the Daddies get so hip?

Is it me or are men’s trousers getting even tighter?  So much so that I’m starting to become worried about their ability to father children. Will there be a whole generation missing because of a short-lived fashion trend? It first came to mind while watching those space programmes on Channel 4. Dermot O’Leary was wearing a pair of trousers that really didn’t leave...

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GLUM MUMMAS | Scent to the beauty bin

Having spent this time last year in Thailand *sobs*, I'll never forget the homeland smell of Jasmine...for all the wrong reasons. I was one of the (un)lucky mothers-to-be who experienced an overwhelming sense of smell, to the point I wanted to knock out colleagues (this was a given anyway, wasn't sure if it was hormones or the perfume issue). Beautiful floral scents in...

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HOT MUMMAS | Spring has sprung - here be some tips for a proper de-fuzzing!

Warmer weather is on its way and it'll soon be hard to hide the body fuzz that hangs around all week until I get around to shaving it off at the weekend.  The time for a quickie in the shower is over folks. From now on it's serious. Smooth skin is the only way to go. Unfortunately I can't afford a regular wax...

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CELEB MUMMAS I X Factor Winner Sam Bailey Took Pregnancy Test in Asda Toilets and Will Perform at Asda Store for Lucky Winner

Congratulations to lovely X Factor winner, Sam Bailey, who recently discovered she was pregnant after taking a test in the toilets of Asda- as you do! A 'real' Mum story!  Asda is today launching a competition for shoppers to win a performance by Sam, in their local Asda store.This is all to celebrate the upcoming launch of her new album 'The Power of...

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COOL BUBBAS I Gro Nursery Set and Winter Warmer Grobag

The Grobag The GroCompany call themselves 'safer sleep' specialists and I have to agree, they do a great job. The original baby sleeping bag launched in 2000, the Grobag, is well-made and safe. It is far superior to cheaper copies in many ways. My fave features are: Fits a 5 point harness, so can be used in car seats or buggies. (Great for...

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HOT MUMMAS I Our Fave Mothers Day Gifts for Tired New Mummies

Mothers are the world’s greatest multi-taskers, and are usually juggling a million things every day, with no time for or thought for themselves. A tired Mum deserves a treat now and then, and Mother's Day is the perfect time to do it. When it comes to new mums, often the baby's father will buy his partner a gift on behalf of their young...

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