I don’t know about your kids but i’d wager that most toddlers are the same, they love to say no especially when it comes to meal times. I get it, we all like a little power, sticking it to the…
Hygge (pronounced hue-guh not hoo-gah) is a Danish word used when acknowledging a feeling or moment as cosy, charming or special. It’s become something of a buzzword lately but there’s a few misconceptions surrounding it. Hygge isn’t about a shopping…
One of the best things about having a ‘proper’ toddler is that they get to fully experience occasions, attractions and seasons. Last Autumn and Winter Luisa was 1.5 or so, she was walking and starting to chat more but she…
Your first set of wheels is a massive right of passage, especially in Northern Ireland where even those of us who live in the city are only ever 15 minutes away from the countryside. When I was 17 learning to…
*We were sent two bottles of Buster Bathroom Plughole Unblocker by Mumsnet in exchange for an honest appraisal. If you know me at all you’ll know I’m far from a ‘domestic goddess’, my approach to most housework is primarily avoidance….
I’m pretty confident everyone with a child over 14 months knows, at least deep down, that their kid can be a bit of a shit sometimes. Don’t get me wrong Luisa is funny, she’s loving and smart and I wouldn’t…
As much as I love summer and all the fun it brings to my wardrobe I really embrace the colder months. Sure, I’ll moan about the rain like all good Brits but I love snuggly jumpers, dark evenings and hot…
As a child I was a total book worm, even as a teenager I read books many times over due to running out of material between library visits. I suppose I was a bit of a Matilda character but without…