Dannii “the list” strikes again

Ok so it’s like an ongoing joke that that I’m a bit organised. Which is almost laughable, because those who knew me a few years back will know, I was very much the opposite. Since I’ve had Emily, managing time has become such an important part of my life, I need to write lists so…

My daughter loves her football just like her daddy

It’s happened. Well, it happened a while ago, but yes, Emily loves football just as much as daddy. Ok, so she can’t tell the difference between the teams and tell you what the offside rule is, but when daddy puts football on, Emily wants to be just as much into the game as her daddy…

What’s happened to comic relief?

 Comic Relief, the British charity founded in 1985 by comedy scriptwriter Richard Curtis and comedian Lenny Henry will be on our TV screens this Friday evening. I wrote this post originally last year and I still stand by my opinion that it’s more about celebrity stars than an actual cause. The TV show has,…

Christmas gift guide

Sleigh bells ring, are you listening In the lane, snow is glistening A beautiful sight We’re happy tonight Walking in a winter wonderland Ok, so we’ll probably not get snow, but Christmas is fast approaching, it’s just around the corner, next week in fact. Whilst I have done pretty much all my Christmas shopping. I…

Autumn is here and I love it

Now that November is here the mornings and nights are darker, the days colder and the floor littered with leaves, autumn is well and truly here. Amongst it all, the Sky daily has been beautiful. Looking out across the field near our house, we can see the stunning colours filling the sky as the sun…

Great benefits available at the little bears club at Westwood Cross

Going shopping with children whatever the kind is rarely a fun day out, unless they’re small, like really really small. So when I go to Westwood Cross in Broadstairs, it’s a rarity because Emily isn’t interested in sitting in a pram whilst I browse the aisle in each and every shop, and why should she?…

Winter is coming

The last few days the weather has been a little all over the place. Last weekend changed it all – last Saturday nights storm happened, then Sunday came with a huge gust of freezing wind and this week, although sunny, you can feel the weather change. It’s funny, because last year, to the day, looking…

One of the most exciting things is happening in a few days and it’s all down to Aldi

If you’re not a bit of a homebody who loves to cook, this isn’t an exciting post for you. But for me the news that Aldi is taking on French Brand Le Creuset gives me so much joy. Anyone who knows about the crème de la crème of cooking brands, will know what I mean….

Is anyone else’s child obsessed with ice as much as mine?

It’s a common known fact Emily is going through some absolute shit with her teeth at the moment. Whilst those last pesky feckers claw their way through her sore swollen gums, trying to find any form of natural or medicated remedy to help combat the pain has been tricky. I’ve tried it all folks, it…

Tesco now offers faster Clubcard Vouchers

U.K. supermarket Tesco now offers Clubcard vouchers quicker than ever before. The new initiative allows Clubcard users access to their Clubcard vouchers earlier instead of having to wait until their next statement to arrive. It’s easy to request your vouchers. All you have to do is request your vouchers via your online Clubcard account or…

I went to the hairdressers and Emily hated it.

It’s a known fact I rarely if ever go to the hairdressers, it’s nothing to do with the trade and I’m no hobo but my mums a hairdresser so I have always had my hair done at home, for free without all the fuss. Sam’s cousin Jo, owner of JoJo’s hair and beauty and part…

Why Amazon Prime’s subscribe and is a lifesaver for any parent

I’ve been an Amazon Prime member since last year and I love it. I signed up admittedly because my niece wanted a particular doll, a Monsters High doll that I said I’d buy for her and couldn’t find anywhere, apart from Prime. But I don’t just use Prime for its useful services like next day…

Am I mad to be already thinking about Christmas? presents?

Don’t laugh, it’s true I’ve been thinking it. I know I shouldn’t and yes it’s only August but I’ve already bought 3 Christmas presents, 1 of which I bought 2 months ago. Thing is there are a lot of people to buy for and instead of leaving it all last minute like some, I think…

Let’s hear it for the rain! *round of applause*

I’ve gotta say I never thought I’d say this but thank fuck for the rain. Every drop that pat pat patters on the roof, I’m loving every drop of it. The last few weeks whilst lovely, the sun has been ridiculously hot. So hot it’s almost felt like an oven cooking us with its intense…

The heat in London was unbearable, heatstroke and tummy bugs were way worse

We were up in Isleworth last week and whilst we had lots of plans to see friends, unfortunately we couldn’t do as much as we wanted. Dear God the heat in London was unbearable. I mean, I’ve lived in London most of my life and have experienced that heat before but since I’ve moved down…