Wonder Woman

I recently watch the film 'Wonder Woman' - I know, I'm pretty late to the party eh!? What can I say - I’m a busy mum of 4 who doesn’t get an awful lot of time to do things just for me - so I have to prioritise......and nowadays if I do decide to watch [...]

The Pros and Cons of Motherhood

The Pros and Cons of Motherhood

Motherhood - there is so much I LOVE about it....but there are a lot of things about it that are so utterly naff! CONS Broken sleep. Personally I can deal with little sleep ok - but broken sleep....nope! It's a killer! Cold meals. I can't remember what it's like eating a hot or even warm [...]

Things To Expect When Expecting Your Kids To Get Ready For School In The Morning!

After the older 3 Freckled Faces being off school for 2 weeks, we are now getting back in to the School Run and a few things have stood out to me about our mornings. I thought I would share them in the hope it might make other mums feel a bit better and maybe even [...]

Mother’s Day Gift Giveaway

Mother’s Day Gift Giveaway

In the UK we celebrate Mother's Day in March. This year it's the 31st of March. Being a mother is truly a gift. Sometimes it can be a gift you want to give back....but mostly it's a gift that you treasure and that brings you so much joy! I am a firm believer of not [...]

Missing a First

A lot of the time a mother witnesses a whole lot of 'firsts' in their children's lives;first steps, first words, first day of schoom,etc, and the father tends to miss a lot of them and hears about them happening, or might see a video or photo if they're lucky. Recently I missed one of my [...]

Can’t Touch…. Will Touch!?

This week we've had decorators in. They've been painting walls, ceilings, doors, skirting boards, window sills and stair banister. Nightmare! The house is upside down ....and there are a lot of things in wrong places! I'm looking forward to trying to return to the slightest bit of organisation that we had. Have you ever had [...]

School’s Out For Summer!

Today was the kids last day of this school year! I know, we're pretty late to the party, right!? It seems everyone else finished last week! The kids have had a great last few days though, so they haven't seemed to be bothered that they're still at school! We are definitely happy to be joining [...]

A Day Off??

A Day Off??

Yesterday I had a day off! Yes, that's right a DAY OFF! With my birthday coming up soon the hubster booked a Spa Day for me and one of my cousins at Village Hotel and Spa in Warrington. He looked after all 4 Freckled Faces all day! Yep, I'm bragging! It has been absolutely FABULOUS! [...]

Soft Play Centres (love them or hate them) – Top Tips

I discovered last week that I can only tolerate a Soft Play Centre if it's for a birthday party. If it's just to take the kids to play, I really would rather not! Here are a few tips and warnings that might help you to stay sane, if you're anything like me! What to wear [...]