PARENTING: Advice from new mums to mums to be

So your pregnant with your little bundle of joy, you have no idea what actually awaits once baby arrives. Some brand new mummy’s have some wonderful words of wisdom for you, they have learnt this through their own experiences and want to share their wisdom.   Alys : Frozen meals frozen meals frozen …

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PARENTING: Hospital Bag list

At nearly 36 weeks I need to think seriously about my hospital bag. So here is my list.  Do let me know if you think I need to have anything else you deem as a must have for labour.  Hospital bag check list  For Mum Comfortable clothes Nightwear Slippers Dressing gown Comfortable underwear (disposable pant…

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FASHION: Autumn Maternity Fashion From Boohoo

With the morning getting cooler Iv been looking online for some lovely pieces to add to your wardrobe if your expecting a baby.  Boohoo have a fantastic selection of clothing and here are a few of my favourites.  Denim Shirt Available in sizes 8-16 for £20.00 Mid Blue wash dungarees  Available in sizes …

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PARENTING - Second Babies Are Naughty Babies

Second babies are naughty babies I have come to the conclusion at 32 weeks pregnant that second babies are naughty babies.  Why? Well you see my first pregnancy was pretty much in eventful in every way possible including the labour.  This pregnancy however has had a multitude of twists and turns that …

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PARENTING REVIEW: Summer days out with Kids Embrace

This summer we’re all about making lots of memories, it’s Autumns first proper summer break (she has just finished Year R) so we’re ensuring we make as many memories as possible.  We started off our Summer with a trip to Staunton Farm in Hampshire, there are lots of fun things to do from donkey ride…

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PARENTING: Gender Disappointment

Growing up I always thought I would be a Mum of girls, I grew up mainly amongst women and girls is all Iv ever know.  I can say hand on heart when we were choosing to add a second addition to our family did I ever think I would have a boy, it just never crossed my mind.  So I hit 16 weeks excited and…

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PARENTING: Gender scan at Ultrasound Direct / Baby bond Portsmouth

Times really have changed since having Autumn nearly 6 years ago, when I was expecting her you only got your two NHS scans and hoped they got the gender (if you wanted to know it) right.  Now with baby number two on the way there are so many options available for expecting mothers, you can now have …

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PARENTING: Our Big News

Hello lovelies, I had to take a little break as Iv been super sick as We are super excited to announce we’re expecting our second child. I get extremely sick in pregnancy so the first 8 or so weeks have been a challenge.  Autumn is super excited to be a big sister and the new arrival is due this Oct…

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BEAUTY: Skin Chemists Rose Quartz Lip Plump Review

So skin chemists has to be one of my favourite brands the only down side is the price... it tends to be pretty pricey.   It may be expensive but I have never been disappointed with their products and I have quite a few. I tend to buy them direct from skin chemists or if I’m lucky they have the odd o…

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