A little while ago, I did a round up of panto's on around the country this festive period. I personally LOVE a pantomime, and have made it our family tradition, having taken Ella every year since she was 4. Any younger, and she'd have been too scared (this is the kid who wanted to leave the cinema during Paddington as she was sure...
Lets start this post off by all giving me and my cervix a massive high 5! My last pregnancy saw me go into labour at 25+3 weeks before Oliver arrived at 25+6 weeks, so it's a milestone to have reached 26 weeks. Apparently, the baby is now the size of a red cabbage The next milestone to reach is 28 weeks by which...
On the 12th day of Christmas my true love said to me... Bloody hell, your tan is all patchy! It's that time of year when summer is just a distant memory and its all about pasty skin and chapped lips. I've been slathering on self tan and moisturiser in a bid to look less ghost-like and all was well until I...
On the 11th day of Christmas my true love (even though I don't actually have one) gave to me... Leopard print leggings But these aren't just any leopard print leggings, they come in teeny weeny and adult sizes *fist pumps the air* If you're a little bit soft like us, you'll love a matching mummy & baby duo - even if it's leopard...
On the 10th day of Christmas my true love gave to me... Baby weaning made easy It's a good few years since I had the fun of weaning and making baby food, and most of us start out with good intentions of making our own purees for our bubba, but eventually reach that point when we reach for the pouches...just in case. I...
On the 9th day of Christmas my true love gave to me... Some nails that were very shiny It wouldn't be Christmas without some nice festive nails, but with all that pre Christmas prep of getting the house just so, prepping food and wrapping presents its easy for our nails to take a battering! I often don't paint my nails because they tend...
On the 8th day of Christmas my true love gave to me... Some boobs that were less wobbly! Admittedly, if you were bought bust firming cream your other half may get a swift backhander, but allow us a little poetic license. We're not advocating violence either. Being preggers and suddenly having boobs that are growing as quick as Pinocchio's nose...
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On the 7th day of Christmas my true love gave to me.... A Christmas day not tied to the kitchen OK, so it's Christmas day, your bubbas are causing mayhem opening pressies...probably being more interested in the wrapping paper and boxes and where are you? In the kitchen, rushing round like a maniac. So how can you beat the stress...
In the 6th day of Christmas my true love gave to me... Storytime with me and my babies Being a busy mum it can be hard to make time for stories sometimes, but there's nothing better than sharing a nice book with your little one. I've read some of the same stories with Ella since she was a baby and these will be passed...
On the 5th day of Christmas my true love gave to me... Some cream for a very soft botty! Organic Surge have launched a gorgeous new cream from their range Little Miracles which is suitable for newborns. Gently Does It has been developed over two years, proving that every effort has been put in to produce not only a fabulous...
We all love a quickie, right? So here's a quick round up of mummy essentials that'll see you through the stress of December with a smile and make you glow through the January Blues... 1. Aromatherapy Associates De-stress Body Wash, £25.75 with a free gift www.feelunique.com With a unique blend of aromatherapy oils (smattering of ginger, rosemary, eucalyptus, frankincense - very apt for...
On the 4th day of Christmas my true love gave to me A Christmas jumper in aid of charity! With the festive season well and truly here, if you haven't already got yourself a Christmas jumper now is the time. Friday 18th December is Christmas Jumper Day in aid of Save The Children. This year Christmas Jumper Day is teaming...
On the 3rd day of Christmas my true love gave to me.... Some products to make my hair very shiny! Gone are the days of a cheapo pot of wet look hair gel. Over the last few years, men's hair has become as important as our own luscious locks. With trendy old school barbers setting up in most towns (Dapper Chaps...
On the 2nd day of Christmas my true love gave to me... A Super Snuggly Wrap Being pregnant and comfy without looking like a slob is a hard balance, and so I was thrilled to be asked by Winser London to review their gorgeous cashmere wraps. OK so at £99 they're not the cheapest poncho option, but...
On the 1st day of Christmas a fairy brought to me.. Some magic that was very sparkly Our magic fairy door with fairy dust As you may have seen, we did the Elf on the Shelf 3 years ago and so I really didn't fancy another 24 nights of finding something amusing to do with the elf again... although she did ask Santa...
