How NOT to do a mum and baby exercise class

Yesterday I decided to go to my first ever spin class. Alex is closing in on 5 months old now and apart from that one 20minute run I did last month and the few times…

#BlogCrush linky – Week 4

Hi everyone! Welcome back to #BlogCrush , the linky with a difference that I host with lovely Lucy from Lucy at Home. This linky is all about sharing the blog love, you can link up…

10 lessons I have learnt from my son’s first year of play school

Today marks 12 whole months since Leo’s first day of play school. At 2 and half years old we decided Leo was ready to start mixing more with other kids, learning valuable skills for school…

Get your face on a cake – Caketoppers photo cupcake review

When it comes to cake, I am a little bit obsessed. I love the stuff. If it wasn’t frowned upon I could easily have cake for breakfast and when people respond to the question ‘do…

5 reasons to love babywearing

One of the things I knew I wanted to do when I had my second baby was to try babywearing. I didn’t do it with Leo and, knowing what I know now, I wish I…

#BlogCrush linky – Week 3

Happy Friday everyone! Welcome back to #BlogCrush , the new linky with a difference that I host with lovely Lucy from Lucy at Home. Thank you to everyone who came and linked up with us…

*COMPETITION* – Kid Transit and The Gro Company giveaway

Oh lucky readers, do I have some exciting news for you today! Kid Transit, a company specialising in making travel with kids easier, have an absolutely fantastic giveaway running at the minute and, if you…

#BlogCrush linky – Week 2

Hello! Welcome back to #BlogCrush, the linky I host with Lucy from Lucy At Home. Last week’s #BlogCrush debut went better than I could have ever expected, we had 65 amazing posts linked up! Lucy…

5 reasons why I don’t cherish every moment

I love being a mum, I really really do. I have brought two beautiful boys into this world and they have changed my life completely. Although it was only 3 years ago, memories of life…

Baby update – Alex is 4 months

Yes, it is that time again. Alex is now 4 whole months old so here I am writing another monthly update. The past month has gone by quicker than any other I swear, I feel…

10 newborn baby products I couldn’t live without

Over the past 3 and a half months we have accumulated quite a lot of baby paraphernalia in our house. While there are a few items that have been left to gather dust in Alex’s nursery, there have…

#BlogCrush linky – Week 1

Hello! Welcome to the first ever #BlogCrush linky, hosted by myself and Lucy from Lucy at Home. I am so excited to get this linky up and running and I am very happy to have…

SafeDreams cot wrap and baby soft toy review

If there is one thing parents to be and new parents alike obsess over, it is baby sleep. Should my baby sleep in a cot, moses basket or bed side crib? Should I be co…

Mental health after pregnancy – The day I asked for help

Recently I shared my story about my mental health after pregnancy, how I have been feeling anxious and horrible since I gave birth to Alex in October. I have been completely overwhelmed by the response I have had to the…

The pill for men, will it ever exist?

When it comes to contraception there are very few options for the men of the world. In fact, there are only two options: condoms or a vasectomy. That’s it.  For us ladies? Well, we have…