I know how this stuff works. I’ve been in this parenting game for nearly 17 years now. I should be well practised at it for crying out loud but I didn’t appreciate what a game changer having 2 under 3 years old would be. It’s not that it’s easy with one, but when you have…
Making memories is such an important part of our family life and holidays are the perfect way to spend time together and capture perfect moments. I firmly believe that you make memories by spending time together, away from the day to day of family life, in a relaxed holiday atmosphere. Stimulating the senses with beautiful…
One day my world changed. It still looked the same from the outside, I had my amazing husband, my wonderful children and one on the way but something was different and it was never going to go back how it was. Things should have been rosy shouldn’t they. My glass was very much half full…
As Autumn finally took it’s hold the clan at Zena’s Suitcase headed of to Birmingham to meet up with Peso and Kwazii and find out what they were up to at the Sea Life Centre. We decided to drive as we had 2 kids and pushchairs in tow. We were able to park in the…
Recently our family and some other amazing bloggers were invited to attend a special event at The Cornerhouse in Nottingham. We all arrived bright eyed and bushy tailed early one Sunday morning to enjoy a private Movies for Juniors screening of Muppets Most Wanted. We were greeted by some very helpful Cineworld staff who provided…
Now then Mum’s, are we in control of what goes on from one minute to the next when there’s kids involved. I know I’m not. Is everything in the house meticulously organised so that nothing can ever go wrong? I wish it was, then I realise I write a blog and gave up on house…
She had a child of her own now. It changed things. She realised how difficult this parenting lark was. She knew she wouldn’t always get it right, so should she forgive Mother for the mistakes she had made? Could she really keep her from her Grandson? Did Mother have a right to know he existed? She…
The issue of Pay Day Loan companies and the impact they have on the poorest in society is huge but possibly not immediately obvious to all. There is a lot that needs to be done and I would like to see the Government take a number of steps, including capping the levels of interest rates…
There has been a growing fashion over the last decade for buying breastfeeding necklaces. They hadn’t hit my radar when I was feeding Indie, but I’ve noticed them being mentioned and used much more now I’m frequenting the interweb more regularly, being a blogger and all. I was starting to feel left out. Was this…
This month’s update is a little bit late. Little Pudding was 4 month’s old on the 29th September. The first three month’s flew by, but something has definitely changed this month. Things seemed to have slowed down, maybe it’s because we are used to the routine or maybe it’s the change in season’s. Now it’s…
I hope you enjoyed last weeks piece. I really enjoyed writing it. So much so I’m going to have another attempt. Sara’s word this week is ‘Books’ so here goes…. She already felt different, like she didn’t quite fit it in, so this was just another thing. It was her turn to sit with…
I have always been a fan of Ella’s Kitchen, since way before my blogging days. I used their range regularly with little Princess. It soon became a brand I relied on and trusted when it came to weaning and snacking for my little one. I found their products complimented my home cooking really well and…
Wow, another week comes round so fast doesn’t it. Or is that just for people on maternity leave? Maybe it is. It didn’t seem to go so quickly before our little Pudding arrived, in fact there were times when it felt like time had come to a grinding halt. I’m certainly grateful that’s over 😉…
We’ve been trying some new things this weekend and our first stop was a Sensory Play Centre called ‘Look Inside’. Unfortunately I didn’t feel I could take photo’s of this but here’s a link to their gallery so you can have a quick look at what’s on offer. I find that weekends can be a…
This is my first attempt at joining in with Sara’s #ThePrompt. This week I was feeling brave and here’s my take on ‘Thunder’. I’d love to know what you think? She looked out of the window, the noise of the heavy rain filling the emptiness in her room. It was dark outside, but it was full of…
Princess has spent a lot of time at nursery since she was 14 months old. It was only a month ago that we reduced her days from full time to 3 days a week so she could spend some more time at home with me and her baby sister. There are a whole host of…