When we talk about our children starting Big School, the emphasis is on children settling into a new routine, making new friends, finding their feet – and so it should be. The thing is, there’s one thing nobody mentions – the way it affects us parents! There have been several Read more…
We were asked to review the new range of Half-Shell Heroes Squeeze ‘Ems, available from Flair. Half-Shell Heroes is the TMNT (Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles, for those who don’t remember them first time around) range for younger children, so they’re more cartoon-like and child friendly than the older toys you Read more…
S was delighted to be sent a Trolls “Poppy” styling troll for review. Trolls seem to be one of those things that come around again every generation or so. I remember them being massive when I was younger, and they had already been fairly popular when my older cousins were little. Read more…
For the bank holiday weekend, S and I went to London. At the beginning of August we attended an event at the Waldorf Hilton, where there was a raffle – and we won a free night at the hotel. That visit where we won the stay was S’s first ever Read more…
I’ve had a few conversations lately that have seen me bite my lip, take a deep breath and rise above it. As a single mother, I can often find myself doing that; it’s easier and more harmonious to just rise above it, than to enter into a debate. I’m well Read more…
S was very excited to be sent Princess Peppa’s Palace (£49.99) for review. She is a big fan of all things Peppa, and loves princes and princesses too, so this was bound to be a hit with her. The set is packed with regal furniture and royal characters. There’s a Read more…
This morning I went live on Facebook to talk about how to be more confident. I’ve struggled a lot with my own confidence, and over the last few years I’ve really improved on where I used to be. I thought I would share some tips to help people who are Read more…
Ever since S was given a fairy garden for her birthday she’s been a little obsessed with fairies. She was really excited then, when she received a new “Opening Fairy Doors” set to review. There are three different sets to chooe from, and S was sent the Luna set, which Read more…
I’ve had the same handbag for a long time. It’s bright pink, and I love it; but I’ve had it a very long time now, and I think I’m due an upgrade. I deserve an upgrade! I’ve narrowed it down to three possible choices: This Ralph Lauren tote is gorgeous, Read more…
If there’s one thing S can do for hours, it’s colouring. She loves to draw pictures, make books and make fancy designs; we go through pens like there’s no tomorrow. S was very excited then to be sent a BIC Colouring Activity Kit for review. This whopping kit contains: Read more…
All children love Peppa Pig, don’t they? S has certainly been mad about her since she first saw her, and at four years old still regularly asks to watch Peppa on TV. When birthdays and Christmas come up – for S and for her friends – a Peppa toy is Read more…
My original maintenance claim When S’s father (aka Twunty) first left us, we agreed he would pay maintenance directly into my bank account. That didn’t last very long, and eventually I contacted the CSA. I knew when they had contacted him, because I received a text message telling me I Read more…
I was sent a copy of The Fire Child by SK Tremayne to review as part of Mumsnet Book Club. I was excited to get my hands on it, because I reviewed SK Tremayne’s The Ice Twins last year and loved it… This is the story of Rachel, who has grown Read more…
The thing about being a single parent is, it’s pretty hard work. When I was pregnant, I had a somewhat turbulent relationship with S’s father. We split up and got back together a million times, and S’s birth was not exactly a bunch of laughs. I spent most of my Read more…
At the beginning of May I embarked on a four week Drop a Dress Size challenge with Girls Love Fit. The first week was really tough… Really tough. I used to eat pretty badly but I had convinced myself that the occasional salad I’d been stuffing down between bags of crisps meant I Read more…
S was really quite excited to be sent a copy of the new Go Jetters Magazine for review. S loves to watch Go Jetters on TV; they’re great for teaching about geography and famous landmarks, something the magazine also helps with. In this edition, you can cut out shapes to Read more…