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 my hand in’, for when I manage to land the perfect job I can say I’m bored, tired, stressed out and people empathise – a privilege not given to many people in paying jobs! I’m my own boss I have time to renew old friendships…
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*****the competition has now closed and the winner notified***** As Edward has suffered from eczema since birth I’m proud to help spread awareness of National Eczema Week 2011 which this year runs from 10 to 18 September. National Eczema Week was set up by the National Eczema Society as a way to make people aware of what eczema is and how it can affect sufferers on a day-to-day basis. We use a variety of products to help keep Edward’s skin soft as there are a broad range of brands, including Dexeryl, Barefoot, Avène and A-Derma, available for treating the skin…
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One of my favourite activities is baking with Edward. Mixing the ingredients is his speciality! But he also enjoys his role as chief taster 🙂 He was very excited when he heard we had been sent the new range of junior baking products from Renshaw to try for ourselves. Designed with mini bakers in mind, the Juniors range is 100% natural flavours and colours and encourages children to get creative in the kitchen and rustle up edible masterpieces of their own. I baked a batch of simple shortbread and then tried the Magic Melting Icing which, as it says on the container,…
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Edward has suffered from dry skin since birth so we were really excited to try out the new products from E45 which cater for sensitive skin. The range consists of E45 Junior Foaming Bath Milk, E45 Junior Moisturising Lotion and E45 Junior Hand and Body Wash. We’ve been using the products for the last couple of weeks and have really enjoyed them. Fortunately Edward loves bathtime and his bathroom is full of various products we’ve used to try and ease his dry skin. Many baby products contain SLS which really irritates his skin so we were excited to learn that…
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Buying shoes scares me. I’ve never enjoyed shoe shopping and I’m terrified of buying shoes for Edward in case I damage his feet. Fortunately Clarks asked me if we would like to experience their shoe fitting service and we were very happy to oblige. After the rain cleared yesterday we made our way to our local Clarks in Muswell Hill where we were met by a very friendly fitter. Edward was very shy but was given a copy of the Clarks magazine which he looked through whilst I chatted to the shoe fitter about Edward’s feet. He measured Edward’s feet…
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Mama Tea produce a range of natural caffeine-free herbal tea – three of them (Glowing, Morning and Cool) are suitable throughout pregnancy while Ready and New Mama are suitable just before and after birth. I was sent a box of each tea to try out and the first thing I was impressed with was how beautifully they were presented. The boxes were wrapped in tissue paper and ribbon – this always makes me happy if a product looks good! I have tried the three teas suitable for early pregnancy. morning mama This is a subtle blend of ginger root,…
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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 ÂŁ2? I was sent the first copy to review and I loved it. It is packed full of advice on parenting and tips for family life, fashion must-haves, food, travel and celebrity news. I had a good read from cover to cover and will be passing it round my circle of mum friends. Things I liked: appealing front cover fresh layout…
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Have you heard of the Unbelievabowl from Vital Baby? The unique Unbelievabowl™ has been designed to stick to your baby’s highchair or your tabletop with ultimate, super suction power. Simple and easy to attach, once securely locked in position your baby will not be able to remove the bowl or spill its contents, making mealtimes less stressful and messy! Edward was sent an Unbelievabowl to try out. Daddy attached the suction pad to our wooden dining table and put the bowl (containing delicious homemade dinner) on to it. The bowl locks securely in place so there’s no danger of little…
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Edward (Chief tester) was sent a box of Peter Rabbit Organics’ juice drinks to taste. The three cartons each contained 150ml of diluted juice in a handy tetra pack design featuring Peter Rabbit. The three flavours are: Pear Apple and Grape Blackcurrant and Apple juice Peter Rabbit Organics juices contain a blend of organic juice and water with no added sugar, preservatives or artificial ingredients. I have my very own bouncing bunny, just like Peter Rabbit, who was keen to try each juice. He usually drinks milk or water and is only given juice once a week as a treat…