How to save money to make sure you can afford the things you need – money making tips for families

*collaborative post* This year has taking it’s toll on us all in one way or another, hasn’t it? You don’t have to have fallen ill with Covid to have felt the negative impact of this…

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10 ways poor sleep can impact your mental health

*collaborative post* It is no secret to me that lack of sleep impacts my mental health. If I haven’t been sleeping well, my anxiety symptoms intensify and I am much more susceptible to feeling depressed…

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5 self soothing strategies for anxious mums to try

*collaborative post* If you have read my blog for a while you will know that I have suffered with anxiety. I think I have always been a bit of an anxious mum but it wasn’t…

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How to soothe your baby’s tummy pain

*collaborative post* Something that no one really talks about before you have a baby is the fact that babies get poorly bellies A LOT. I knew you had to wind a baby after feeds but…

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How to enjoy the motherhood experience right from the start

*collaborative post* Being a new mum is such an overwhelming and emotional time. I can remember being absolutely besotted with Leo but completely terrified at the same time. I had an actual baby, a teeny…

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4 ways to beat the lockdown blues – tips on survivng lockdown for mums

*collaborative post* Lockdown is over! Or isn’t it? Anyone else finding it hard to keep up? More businesses and places are opening up to the public and lockdown is definitely easing but Covid-19 is still…

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7 things you can try to settle your crying baby

*collaborative post* As a mum of three I am all too aware that babies cry..a lot. Out of my three children, my youngest Tilly has been the biggest crier. It is so overwhelming when your…

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10 things to consider when looking for nurseries for your child

*collaborative post* Sending your child to nursery or childcare is a BIG DEAL. I remember looking around nurseries when Leo was a baby and finding the whole process really emotional and overwhelming. I ended up…

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How to become a mumpreneur and inspire your children

*collaborative post* I have been working from home for a good few years. Ow. My blog has been up and running since 2015 and for the last year I have been writing website content for…

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Keeping costs down when buying a family pet

*collaborative post* I love my family. There’s me, Oli, our three kids and our cat Jessy. There’s something missing though and that something is a dog. We love Jessy of course but I feel like…

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Potty training tips and advice

*collaborative post* I can remember dreading potty training when Leo was a toddler. I just didn’t understand how my baby was going to go from doing all his toilet business in a nappy to suddenly…

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Tips and advice on how to keep your child safe online

*collaborative post* Online safety has been on my mind a lot lately. Leo (and Alex, actually) is getting more and more interested in mine and Oli’s smartphones. He has progressed from just wanting to play…

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Preparing to become a parent for the first time

*collaborative post* Today’s guest post is all about preparing yourself to become a parent for the very first time. I was 22 when I first became a mum, it seems like such a long time…

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Designing the perfect home for your growing family

*collaborative post* Today I have a guest post all about how you can design the perfect family home for your growing family. We are currently renting but Oli and I often like to play a…

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Tips for travelling with kids

*collaborative post* In the six years we have been parents, my husband and I have only braved travelling abroad as a family three times. The first was a holiday to Majorca with just Leo and…

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