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  • 10 things that every new mum needs
    Parenting

    10 things that every new mum needs

    The baby stage is damn hard, especially if you’re new to it all. Unlike when you bring home a flat pack item from a home improvement store, a baby doesn’t come with an instruction manual. As a new mum, you bring home your baby and you’re pretty much thrown in at the deep end straight…

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  • The parent survival kit
    Parenting

    The parent survival kit

    Having searched on Google for the ultimate parent survival kit, I can honestly say that there aren’t many that would get me through the day. Pamper items are not much use, because every parent of small children knows that even having a pee alone is a massive challenge, let alone having a full pamper session.…

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  • 5 types of supermarket tantrums
    Parenting

    5 types of supermarket tantrums

    Gone are the days where I can slowly walk around the supermarket aisles and browse the shelves at my leisure. These days, supermarket trips consist of me and the husband either trying to lure our 3-year-old away from the toy section or chasing him around the aisles (usually both). And so here you have it…

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  • The most awkward toddler tantrums
    Parenting

    The most awkward toddler tantrums

    A car park, an historic house and a bakery – here are some of the most awkward places for toddler tantrums.

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  • When you hate role-playing with your kids
    Parenting

    When you hate role-playing with your kids

    Do you hate role-playing with your kids? You’re not alone! Here’s a few alternative child-friendly activities that parents can also enjoy.

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  • The stress of car journeys with children
    Parenting

    The stress of car journeys with children

    “Are we there yet?” A compilation of the most asked questions and complaints during car journeys with children.

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  • The worst things about being an adult
    Whinges and Rants

    The worst things about being an adult

    Hate being an adult? Here’s a few reasons why adulthood sucks.

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  • How to avoid parental burnout
    Parenting

    How to avoid parental burnout

    Feeling stressed and want to escape the challenges of parenthood? Here’s a few ways you can avoid parental burnout.

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  • How to survive as an introverted mum
    Parenting

    How to survive as an introverted mum

    Are you an introverted mum? Here are a few tips to help you cope when the noise and chaos all gets a bit too much!

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  • When you’re unable to breastfeed
    Parenting

    When you’re unable to breastfeed

    Being unable to breastfeed is one of the biggest triggers of mum guilt. Here’s my story!

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Mum of two | Writer | Blogger
Parenting. Lifestyle. Laughter.

I could make a whole album of rainy day photos, we I could make a whole album of rainy day photos, we've had so much of it here in the UK this year 😄 

The weather is hopefully improving soon, but in case it doesn't, I've written a blog post containing ten family activities that are perfect for rainy days. Click on the link in my bio to check it out! 🌧☂️

#rainydays #familyactivitiesrainydays #muddypuddles #familyfun #familylife
I found these gorgeous photos from when we visited I found these gorgeous photos from when we visited Clumber Park last year. Such a beautiful place and an amazing location for keeping the kids entertained for a bit! I've written a blog post on the top National Trust places for families. Click on the link in my bio to check it out!

Happy Friday! ❤️ 

#familylife #parenting #clumberpark #mumlifeuk #beautifuldestinationsuk
Those baby photos got me broody…for a couple of Those baby photos got me broody...for a couple of seconds 😂👶

#parenting #broodymum #parentlife #parenthumour #mumlife
Forget a family sing-along, car journeys with my k Forget a family sing-along, car journeys with my kids consist of them making the most annoying noises and trying their best to annoy the hell out of each other 😫😂 #familyroadtrips #carjourneyswithkids #parentlife #mykidsareannoyingsometimes

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Nothing like a bit of squirrel spotting in the gar Nothing like a bit of squirrel spotting in the garden...until you spot the neighbour's cat searching for a squirrel snack 😱🐱🐿 #squirrellove #squirrellifesmatter #sneakycatface
Despite the unseasonably warm weather, there were Despite the unseasonably warm weather, there were plenty of signs of autumn on our family walk over the weekend. Here's a few autumn treasures that we stumbled across (the walk took a total of 3 hours, mostly due to the 4-year-old insisting on collecting EVERY conker 🤦🏼‍♀️😂) 🍂🍁 #autumnfamilyfun #autumndays #autumntreasures
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