Over the holiday I was so busy with the children, I did virtually no exercise. In fact, it would appear that I only did things which made me put on weight. I’ve been walking around for the last few weeks in long tops to cover up the fact that I can no longer do my jeans up. Something has to be done, but is this the answer?
Family and Home
Writing a blog over the last couple of years has led to our family being offered some interesting and varied experiences, which contribute to making this something I would struggle to give up. I certainly haven’t done it for the massive financial rewards! Lots of everyday activities are a potential writing opportunity for me and Read more
Moving your little one from a moses basket or cot into a ‘big bed’ is a natural childhood progression, but it’s not always the easiest of transitions. Here are some of the positives and negatives about our experiences and tips about what worked for us.
The 15 Hour PlayStation Vita Mega Pack Road Test.
This summer we tested out a Sony PlayStation Vita Console with 10 game Mega Pack. The long car journey to our holiday in central France would offer our boys the perfect opportunity to test the appeal of this new console. As parents we lived in hope that the new toy might reduce back-seat boredom and bickering!
Well, we can dream can’t we??
When the bridal shop double books you & hands you a damp crumpled rag that vaguely resembles the beautiful dress you chose, the day before your wedding day, what else can possibly go wrong?
This week is National Blood Week Some reasons why you might NOT want to give blood:- Having a needle prick test might make your finger a little bit sore. You have to answer some tricky questions, such as whether you’ve recently been on an exotic holiday, had a tattoo or if you have a sore Read more
Since having children I haven’t been as sociable as I used to be, so as part of my quest to rediscover myself as “not just a mum” I’m actively trying to organise more social occasions with people whose company I really enjoy! Probably best to look away now if you don’t want to see what 4 grown adults got up to in the name of a cocktail evening!
Apparently not everybody in the world is on Facebook (although it sometimes seems like it) so some people have been unable to access the Practically Perfect Market – Portishead Facebook page. In order to remedy this oversight I’ve decided to set up a 2nd space for buying, selling and donating babies and children’s toys, clothes and equipment right here on the site. The idea is just the same – a FREE friendly space to buy, sell, give away or request baby and children’s items,
Practically Perfect Market – Portishead is a FREE friendly space to buy, sell, give away or request baby and children’s items in the form of a Facebook group.
Local parents have been telling me for a while how useful it would be to have an on-line marketplace in Portishead – and the beauty of this is that there are no selling fees. Click on the picture for details of how to get involved.
Each day at school pickup time my pre-schooler complains Mummy do we have to pick the boys up? But today was a different story thanks to a mystery package from the team at Skylanders
