Today I want to talk about what we feed our children. I know that it is an incredibly heated topic, one that can really make people (parents, I mean) defensive and emotional. I know that 99% of the time, the defences used will be something along the lines of... "I just CANNOT get him/her to eat…
Continue reading ➞ Let’s talk about what we feed our children
It was my youngest daughter's second birthday earlier this month and usually birthdays around here are small affairs where only the family gather for dinner and a cake, and presents. This year I decided to do a little something different and throw a "birthday party" for Z mainly because she is about to become middle…
Recently I've been developing go-to recipes that I can throw together with things I'm guaranteed to have at home, that are quick and easy, with results that the kids are guaranteed to love. To be honest, since I got married I've really struggled with the whole cooking dinner thing and keeping my pantry and fridge stocked…
Rest: Do not, under any circumstances, attempt to get straight back into work (if you can of course), or cleaning for God's sake, or even cooking. And yes I'll throw in the disclaimer that every mother is different and different things work for them. But I'm talking about a mother (first-time or not) who…
Continue reading ➞ Newborn essentials-things that you will actually need, Part 2
Anybody who has had a baby will know that the sheer amount of products out there for baby are mind-blowing and plain confusing. A newborn human shouldn't need that much right? Wrong. Walk into any baby store and you'll see what I mean. Having done this twice already and expecting my third (in just 7…
Continue reading ➞ Newborn Essentials- things that you will actually need
When I woke up I knew it was going to be one of those days. I felt unsettled. On edge. In fact I'd been struggling with these feelings for a few days. I was feeling that constant niggling frustration that comes from being a stay-at-home mum, by dealing with two highly illogical mini-humans with strong…