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Here you will find all the posts I have written about our family. There are pregnancy updates, letters to my children, parenting tips, wedding flash backs and so much more.

I have shared much of my boys early years, as well as my pregnancies, as these are the moments I want to remember of my family.

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Alternatives To Chocolate Advent Calendars For The Whole Family

When I was growing up the only advent calendars were chocolate ones. Plain and simple, and we were always thrilled with the result. Nowadays there is a whole range of

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Christmas Films You Have To Watch This Festive Season

Christmas films are one of my favourite parts of the festive season. Before we had kids, JHogg and I spent many a lazy night on the sofa watching movies. Hot chocolate in

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8 Things To Fill Your Homemade Advent Calendar

An advent calendar is the first step towards Christmas for kids. It’s a pretty big part of the festive period. The excitement of opening up the little square and

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Recipes

Smoothie Recipes For Kids

One thing that I hear mums talk about time and time again is how to make sure their kids are eating well. I’ve made no secret of the fact my eldest is a very poor

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Collaborations, Family

Tips For Moving House While Pregnant | AD

When I was 7 months pregnant with Piglet we had the genius idea of moving house. In theory it was a great idea, we’d get in to the house in plenty of time before

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Why My Children Share A Bedroom

Last week we finally took the plunge and moved JJ out of our bedroom and in to the boys shared room. He is 8 and a half months old, so really it is something we would

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Collaborations, Family

Getting Organised in 2019

In general, I like to think I’ve got my sh*t together. I tend to remember important details and where I had to be. Or at least I used to….. and then I had

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Collaborations, Family

Preparing To Travel With Sky Kids

On Monday we will be jetting off to Disney World. To say we are excited would be an understatement! This holiday has been planned for a really long time and we are

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Family

29 Things Ive learned In 29 years

It’s my birthday! I am celebrating in a caravan just outside Edinburgh, with my Mum, Dad, Piggie, JJ and one of my nephews. It may sound like a bizarre set up

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5 Ideas For Helping Your Toddler Get To Sleep

For as long as I can remember Piglet has struggled to get to sleep at night. He doesn’t get out of bed, even now in his big boy bed, he doesn’t cry or get

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Baby JJ is 4 Months Old

Months like the one we’ve just had make me so glad I am keeping this record of JJ’s development. He is such a chilled out baby and he has definitely been

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Baby JJ at 3 Months Old

3 months old – we’re out of the newborn bubble and definitely adjusted to life as a family of 4. Piglet shows a genuine interest in his brother and, although

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