If you’ve been following our weaning journey so far, you’ll know it’s been a) a bumpier ride than I prepared for and b) Violet is turning into a way fussier eater than I expected, seeing as I’ve always been a good eater, even as a child. The whole thing has taken me by surprise to
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Giveaway: Win 2 Tickets to The Baby Show London (plus get 30% off the ticket price too!)
It’s time for ANOTHER giveaway! I know, I’m feeling rather generous at the moment, so enjoy! Today I am giving away TWO tickets to The Baby Show in London at London ExCeL, which is being held between 2nd-4th March 2018. We went to The Baby Show back when I was pregnant with Violet and it
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Violet has a BIG announcement…
MEET BABY PEACHES, NO 2 – COMING 08/08/2018! Violets brother or sister has been cooking away quietly for 13 weeks now so I’m pleased to say we can FINALLY share our big news. Today was our scan and baby was happy, wiggling and healthy, with two arms, two legs and a beating heart. Such a
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A Valentines Night In (+ Win a bundle of treats for your night in worth £200 too!)
It’s safe to say on Valentines Day last year, I was feeling anything but romantic. I had ten days before Violet’s birth, so at this point I was giant, uncomfortable and just counting down the days. Our life revolved around ‘labour watch’ – jumping at every little twinge, so Valentines Day passed us by without
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Review: Ickle Bubba Stomp v4 Travel System
Firstly, some exciting news! A few weeks ago I was recently asked to join the Netmums Star Reviewer panel, which is a small group of bloggers & vloggers chosen to review latest baby products for the Netmums Youtube channel. So, of course I was delighted to join up and was shortly sent my first assignment.
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The Sleep Training Diaries – Week One
At nearly 11 months old, we have decided to just bite the bullet and delve into the realm of sleep training. Violet is nearly 1 and hasn’t ever been able to self-settle for either naps and bedtime. For the last year we have rocked her until she drifts off every single time she needs to
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11 Simple Energy Saving Tips for Winter
Being in the second half of my maternity leave means it’s time to tighten the purse strings as maternity pay really doesn’t go very far! With the colder weather upon us, I’ve been thinking about ways to save on our energy bills over the winter months as this is the most expensive time of year,
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Review: Water Babies Chapter 2
Water Babies is the HIGHLIGHT of our week, honestly – Violet just loves it. Well, she is a pisces so I knew she’d have an affinity for water, but I didn’t realise she would show it at such a young age! Chapter 2 is over now, so it’s time to look back on our Water
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The Teddy Bears Tea Party
Watching Violet grow and learn has got to be one of the best things about being a parent. Every time she reaches a new milestone or learns a new skill, I just burst with pride. This morning, I went into her room to collect her from her cot, I could see she was awake on
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Review: Cosatto Noodle Supa Highchair
Whilst we are on the subject of weaning (did you see my las post, is Violet a FUSSY EATER?!) – I thought it would be fitting to write a little review of our super cute highchair as I’m always getting people asking me where it’s from and I am a little bit in love with
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Weaning: Uh Oh – have we got a fussy eater?!
It’s time for a WELL overdue weaning update! Violet is now 10 months and well on the road to eating solids, but I have to say it’s been a much trickier journey than I ever imagined. As Violet reaches 10 months, she is becoming a really fussy, picky eater which I really didn’t expect as
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Violet’s First Christmas
They say that when you have children, Christmas becomes all about them, and I can safely confirm after our first Christmas together as a family that this is true, but it is also totally magical experience too. It’s like that childhood magic returns and you see it in their faces, I’m sure Violet is too
