Hi, I am excited to be invited by Emily to write a guest post for her lovely blog. I blog through my toddlers eyes over at Ickle Pickles Life and Travels. Here are our top tips to avoid a Toddler Meltdown this summer! Hopefully, we will have a long hot summer, and children – especially…
-
Our trip to the farm
Read moreLast year I took R and M on regular trips to the farm. They love the freedom they have to run around the fields independently, feed the animals and play in the park. I took the girls on their trip to the farm of 2015 a few weeks ago. The farm I go to is…
-
What I’m Wearing to BritMums Live
Read moreI can’t believe that it’s nearly time for BritMums Live again! It’s come around so quickly! I went for the first time last year and had so much fun! I met so many amazing people and also learnt so much. I remember buying my ticket for this year’s BritMums Live as soon as they came…
-
I’m going to BritMums Live!
Read moreName: Emily Blog: Twin Mummy and Daddy Twitter ID: @Twinmumanddad Height: 5”5 Hair: Long and brown Eyes: Brown Is this your first blogging conference? This will be my second. My first was BritMums last year. Are you attending both days? Yes and I can’t wait! Last year was amazing! What are you most looking forward to at…
-
5 tips on returning to work with a newborn
Read moreThere’s no doubt about it, returning to work with a newborn can be hard, but if your maternity leave is coming to an end or you’ve been head-hunted by job agencies like CCJM and have decided to restart your career early. Here are five ways to make the transition easier: 1. Make childcare arrangements you’re happy with…
-
Brilliant Alternatives to Payday Loans
Read moreBrilliant alternatives to payday loans Payday loans may be coming down in price but their selection criteria have recently been tightened up so you may find it harder to access a loan from one of these companies if you have a poor credit rating. Look to your assets If you are short of cash, either…
-
How to save money on everyday items
Read moreFrom clothes to furniture and food, it seems as though no-one is paying full price for anything anymore. With the rise of extreme couponing in the UK it’s no wonder that we feel as though we need more for our money. It is possible to get the things you need for less and here are…
-
5 Weekend Activities to Keep the Kids Entertained
Read moreKnowing how to keep children entertained at weekends and during the holidays can be a tricky task for many parents, especially when many kids are bored staying at home. According to the Daily Mail, a recent poll revealed that grumpy children say ‘I’m bored’ more than 200 times over the summer holidays. If you’re running…
-
Talking to children about death
Read moreLast month saw me talking to my children about death. The conversation came around quite unexpectedly and rather innocently. It was a few days before mothers day and I was talking to R and M about that coming Sunday. I told them that nanna would be coming over for Sunday lunch because it was mothers…