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Review | Graco Evo & SnugRide i-Size

Review | Graco Evo & SnugRide i-Size

When you have baby number 2, you already have pretty much everything – and that includes the buggy and the carseat.  The buggy I had for Fred was “fine” and did the job.  A bit grubby now after 2 1/2 years of being whizzed around 

5 Tips To Help You Plan For Your Return From Maternity Leave

5 Tips To Help You Plan For Your Return From Maternity Leave

The first months of your baby’s life can pass by in a bit of a blur. As they grow and develop and you spend every single day with them, the end of your maternity leave can come from nowhere. Returning to work after maternity is 

Recipe | Pea Cakes

Recipe | Pea Cakes

I just call these cakes because they’re baked in the oven rather than fried.  Fred isn’t really a huge fan of veg, so giving him these means that he gets at least some of the nutrients!  It’s a really simple recipe to remember too (always 

Freddie’s Flowers (free with code)

Freddie’s Flowers (free with code)

** March 2024 update – Freddie’s Flowers seem to have paused their free box offer at the moment. You can still use code BeckyB8575 and get 25% off your first 4 boxes ** Everyone loves a freebie, don’t they? But how often are the freebies 

Review | Kuhn Rikon

Review | Kuhn Rikon

We were sent some lovely kid-friendly kitchen items from Kuhn Rikon to review, including the Kuhn Rikon kinderkitchen essentials set, Kuhn Rikon Pocket Maker Set and the Kuhn Rikon Ratchet Grater.  Here’s what 11 year old Izzy and her Mum Sarah thought of them!

Know your sun cream!

Know your sun cream!

With Summer now officially here (thanks Summer Solstice!) it’s time to have a think about sun cream.  Did you know that it’s not just the SPF you need to check on your suncream, but the UVA rating too?

Playing Happy Families: The UK’s Most Common Family Units

Playing Happy Families: The UK’s Most Common Family Units

In 2017, we are incredibly lucky to live in a time when the term ‘family’ can mean all sorts of different family units. From traditional nuclear families to blended, lone parent, or civil families, families come in all different shapes and sizes. The fact is, 

Get Fast, Get Fun, Get Crafty This Summer

Get Fast, Get Fun, Get Crafty This Summer

Wouldn’t you know it? The summer holidays are right around the corner.  While our kids may see this as the high point of the year, the apex around which their entire calendar revolves, for a lot of us parents… it’s not quite so much fun.

Summer driving tips

Summer driving tips

When thinking of dangers on the road it is easy to assume that winter is the most difficult time to keep safe while driving, but summer is equally risky. Luckily there are simple measures you can take to stay safe through the summer holidays.

Generation Graco Launch

Generation Graco Launch

I’m so excited to announce that I am a Generation Graco ambassador!  Graco is one of the worlds best known and most trusted baby products companies, and so being part of Generation Graco makes me feel truly proud.