When you think back to your childhood, what do you remember most about how you spent your time? For me, it’s memories of playing outdoors with my friends and sister. I’d spend the whole day outdoors and would only return home for food, water or money to buy an ice lolly! I guess I was…
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Foster Care: The Myths vs. Facts
Read moreFostering a child is one of the most selfless and inspiring things you can do, yet it is something that causes a lot of speculation and confusion. Misinformation can be a huge problem when it comes to thinking about fostering as it can put people off from embarking upon this fantastic venture. Therefore we’ve put together a…
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How will your children remember you?
Read moreI remember my child hood in many different ways. I have some quite specific memories and other memories which are hazy. The main thing I do remember about my childhood is that it was a happy one for the majority. I grew up in a nice area, in a lovely house with a beautiful garden.…
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Messy Play: Moon Sand
Read moreWe love messy play and when I recently heard about moon sand, I immediately looked it up online. Moon dough, moon sand, cloud dough; there are many different names for it. Personally, I think moon sand is the best fit. I have a large cement mixing tray (aka tuff spot tray) that I use for…
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Weekend Box Review
Read morePicture the scene…it’s a cold, wet morning. Your children are bored of playing with their usual toys and there’s nothing on TV. What do you do? Enter…..Weekend Box! We were recently sent a lovely Weekend Box to review. Weekend Box was started with the aim of solving the problem that some parents face in trying to find time to source really exciting,…
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Telling the time
Read moreA few days ago I was in our local chemist picking up a few bits and bobs that we needed. Whilst I was browsing the shelves, I saw a child’s Minnie Mouse watch. It was on the reduced items shelf priced at £1.99. “A bargain,” I thought to myself! Our twins have one book that…
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OptiBac Probiotics for Babies and Children Review
Read moreI’m very proud to be representing OptiBac Probiotics at this year’s Britmums Live! As my sponsor, they recently sent me a few trial packs of their probiotics for babies & children. Our twins were born via caesarean section six weeks early and over the course of their almost 2 year old lives, they’ve experienced a number…
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My Little Shoes Slipper Sock Review
Read moreHere at Twin Mummy and Daddy HQ, we have a serial sock remover. Now I know what you’re thinking. Why, in this cold weather would you not wear socks? Well, if our little M could put into words an answer for you, I feel confident that it would go something like this… ‘It’s just fun…
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Garden Games Wigwam Review
Read moreDuring the summer months I often looked for something I could use in the garden to help keep our girls cool and also to protect them from the sun. I have a sun umbrella, but it’s not very big. When I was asked by Garden Games to review one of their play tents I was overjoyed! I…