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Diary of a Sleep Deprived Mum

Posted on November 10, 2011February 27, 2019 by jenny

My biggest fear about our new addition is the sleep deprivation! I have awful memories of the first few weeks with Edward where I quite literally wanted to gouge my burning eyes out I was so tired! At least I know what to expect this time. The people behind BBC Dragons’ Den success, Magic Blackout…

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How to introduce a second baby to your first?

Posted on November 9, 2011 by jenny

Just how do you introduce the idea of a sibling to your only child? I’ve been thinking about this for a while and got some great book recommendations from my local independent bookshop. We’ve been reading the beautifully illustrated

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Ready for nursery?

Posted on November 8, 2011 by jenny

As a stay at home mum I never thought we would be able to afford the luxury of nursery sessions for Edward. We’ve made the most of free story time and singing sessions at the local library, and since he was born tried baby signing, music classes and swimming lessons. As my second pregnancy progressed…

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I don’t know how she does it

Posted on September 13, 2011September 17, 2011 by jenny

It’s five months since I handed in my notice at work and a couple of months since I received my P45 – nothing says unemployed more that a P45! The good bits I don’t have to commute I can wear what I like I can work on my blog, with the excuse that I’m ‘keeping…

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Top 10 naughty toddler moments

Posted on August 19, 2011April 5, 2014 by jenny

I wouldn’t say Edward has a naughty streak and I certainly don’t want to start giving his behaviour a label at the ripe old age of 17 months. However, I’ll be the first to admit he has his moments as he makes the transition into toddlerhood. I thought I’d make a top ten of his…

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Vote for me: Best Overall Blog in the Gurgle Blog Awards 2011

Posted on August 15, 2011June 15, 2018 by jenny

I’m so excited to tell you that I’m a finalist in the Best Overall Blog category in the 2011 Gurgle Blog Awards! I’m not sure who nominated me but thank you so much. In case you haven’t heard of them before, the Gurgles celebrate the best mummy and daddy blogs and as a relatively new…

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Baby’s First Year: A Parent’s Guide

Posted on August 10, 2011December 16, 2013 by jenny

*****Competition has now closed and the winner has been notified***** Shanta Everington is the author of ‘The Terrible Twos: A Parent’s Guide’ and she has just published her second book, ‘Baby’s First Year: A Parent’s Guide’, which has just been published (available from Amazon, Need2Know Books and all good bookstores). Shanta kindly agreed to answer some…

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Gurgle magazine

Posted on May 29, 2011May 2, 2012 by jenny

There’s a new glossy magazine aimed at modern mum’s just like me and you. It’s called Gurgle and available exclusively in Mothercare stores, Early Learning Centres, or via subscription. So what do you get for the princely sum of £2? I was sent the first copy to review and I loved it. It is packed…

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The Gallery: trees

Posted on March 16, 2011October 1, 2016 by jenny

The theme for The Gallery had me thinking and looking back through my archives for pictures of trees. My son is obsessed by them and spent the first few months of his life sitting in his pushchair and watching the trees above him. However. before I found a suitable picture I remembered what my husband…

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