A couple of weeks ago we took Edward for his 12 month jab. We were surprised to find that they now do the 12 and 13 month jabs together which meant he was due the MMR. I had taken my husband with me for moral support and we both decided we wanted time to think about whether Edward should have the MMR jab. A few weeks later we both knew we wanted Edward to have the MMR so last week we went back to the doctor’s. Again my husband came with us for moral support. We’d previously had an appointment…
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Pippa at A Mother’s Ramblings has tagged me in the latest meme to reveal what I would sing at karaoke! I’ve never sung karaoke in my life but if I ever had some dutch courage and got up to sing it would have to be Everybody’s Changing by Keane. I listened to this song constantly for a while and it helped get me through some rocky moments. Not everyone likes Keane but I love them! In fact number 39 on my Day Zero list is to see Keane play live again 🙂 I’m going to tag the following to join…
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My son and I were invited to the Covent Garden Build A Bear store to see for ourselves the magic that goes into building a bear. So this morning we hopped on the tube and walked out into the beautiful sunshine at Covent Garden. The staff at the Covent Garden were incredibly friendly and helpful and took us through the steps needed to build a bear. My son eventually chose a dog, this step took ages as there were lots of animals to choose from! We decided to put a woof and a heart inside then we watched as he…
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The new Style range from Vileda is surprisingly contemporary and doesn’t look out of place in any modern kitchen. Someone has finally designed a dish cloth to look as good as all my lovely Cath Kidston towels. The dish cloth is also super absorbent, can be used for washing up and wiping, long lasting and can be hand washed or machine washed! I ‘ll be the first to admit it’s a long time since I bought a dish cloth, in fact I never have. I’ve relied on a scourer to wash the dishes and wipe surfaces clean. However, I’ve been…
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We were given the chance to try the new Annabel Karmel iPhone app called ‘Annabel’s Essential Guide to Feeding your Baby and Toddler’. I love my iPhone and I enjoy cooking for Edward so this was a perfect opportunity for me to try something new! My iPhone is stuffed full of apps to entertain Edward but just occasionally he lets me use it. I have a couple of recipe apps as I find them perfect for flicking through for inspiration when I’m short of time. The Annabel Karmel app has 100 recipes which have been helpfully split into sections for…
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I was recently sent a copy of You and Your Bump to review. I had never heard of the author, Emma Cannon, but she is a leading complementary fertility specialist. You and Your Bump has been written as a companion for pre-conception, pregnancy and the postnatal period. It differs from other pregnancy guides as it blends the ancient wisdom of Chinese medicine with conventional Western medical practice. There is plenty of advice to help mums-to-be prepare for labour and post-birth and solutions to pregnancy-related conditions. You and Your Bump gently takes you through each stage of your pregnancy with advice…
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Annabel Karmel, the UK’s top parenting author on feeding babies and children, has just launched Annabel Karmel’s Organic Fresh Baby Purées. Edward loves trying new foods so we were sent Scrumptious Butternut Squash, Carrot and Salmon and My First Vegetable and Beef Casserole to try. They come in little pots so you can be sure the portion size is just right and the pots can be heated in the microwave. The pots can also be re-used when you make your own foods. The purees are meant for 6 months onwards and as Edward has a healthy toddler appetite I added…
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****Competition is now closed. Congratulations @ammalinetheduck **** You may remember last week I reviewed the latest addition to the Vileda range: power scourers. The New Generation Power Scourers are your best weapon yet to fight even encrusted dirt. The unique 3D structure cleans powerfully and effectively, making washing up less of a chore. The sealed surface rinses easily after the job is done. Giveaway: I’ve teamed up with cleaning expert, Vileda, to offer one lucky reader the chance to win the two new Power scourers. To enter: Just leave your name in the comments section with your twitter name or…
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Yesterday we headed into London to see the incredible edible gingerbread house. My favourite dream was brought to life with meringue clouds, a cupcake lawn, and a pond filled with sweets. Inside the house, shelves were made from Bourbon biscuits and pictures on the wall made from sweets. Edward was entertained by giant gingerbread men, accordion players and storytellers and didn’t know where to look as there was so much going on. We had to keep hold of him as he could tell everything was edible and kept trying to touch the house and all the sweets and cakes everywhere.…