Ever since Max started school, he has been keen to read everything in sight. He has always enjoyed bedtime stories before bed, but now we get an extra book each day that he gets to read to us. He likes to point out the signs that he can read when we’re out and about, for
Parenting
Extraordinary Moments at Bedtime
This is an advertorial post in collaboration with Cow & Gate Growing Up Milk. Now that Max is at school, it is just Chloe and I during the day. I remember having these one-on-one days with Max way before Chloe was born and they were so special. So until September, Chloe and I had never
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Review
Dinosaur Stamper Set from MeadowKids | Toy Review
I am pretty rubbish when it comes to kids and crafting. in theory I like the idea but sometimes the mess can just be too much. Max has been quite poorly recently and hasn’t been going to preschool as a result. He was sent over a Mini Dinosaur Stamper Set to try out, from Meadow
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Lifestyle
Celebrating Mother’s Day with Tesco | Guest Post by Mr U
We have got a first over here on All about U – a guest post from Mr U! My husband was set a task this Mother’s Day and it was all a secret to me. Read how he and the kids go on. Over to the hubs… In the build-up to mother’s day this year
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Competition
Win £50 Voucher for Baby Swimming Shop
You may have seen a few days ago that I shared a post about how I am building up my little one’s confidence in the water. I aim to take them swimming once a week now (at least once a fortnight anyway) to make sure that they are happy in the water. It can help
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Kids
Is It Safe to Get Pets with Kids in the House?
I love animals and enjoy being around them on the whole. But as a Mum, I will always be wary of animals and pets around my babies. Of course, millions of pet owners also have their small children around at the same time. I think it’s important to consider a few issues if you are
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Kids
My Water Babies – Building Their Confidence in the Water
We had a fun day out a few days ago where I took my two swimming. They are both water babies (if their bath time is anything to go by) so I knew they’d love it. They both enjoy swimming in the pool when we go on holiday (neither like the sea to be honest)
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Kids
Things That Have Happened Since Becoming a Parent
Becoming a parent is a wonderful thing. Like legit, it is. I knew to expect certain things. The unconditional love that you would have for this little tiny baby. The neurotic worrier that thinks the sky is falling as soon as your baby coughs. The responsibility that comes with a new baby as well as
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Recipes
Growing & Cooking Oyster Mushrooms with Prêt à Pousser
I like the idea of growing our own food but most of the time, the reality is that it just doesn’t happen. I’m a bit of a fair-weather gardener so for me, it just isn’t that fun to be out there in all conditions, pulling potatoes and carrots. If you follow the blog regularly, you’ll