Writer’s block happens to us all. You rack your brain for blog post ideas and wait for that flash of inspiration. You open up your laptop and wait for the words to come flowing out. The blank page taunts you. Believe me when I say that every single blogger and writer has been there at some point. That little spark of creativity doesn’t always come so easily. If you’re starting a new blog or need a sprinkling of inspiration then here is the definitive list of blog post ideas to kick-start your creative mojo! Travel and Days Out Blog Post Ideas Bucket list of things you want to do, travel…
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30 Messy Play Ideas for Toddlers and Preschoolers
We love messy play in our house but coming up with messy play ideas can be a bit of a challenge. I often need an activity that will engage both a toddler and a preschooler at the same time. As it’s school holidays, I search for activities that will help both children play harmoniously without ‘he ruined it!’ being shouted my way. Aside from it being a great way to fill the time, sensory play is important for a child’s development. Research shows that by engaging in sensory play, it helps build nerve connections in the brain’s pathways which help them complete more complex tasks. There are many ways in…
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Healthy Breakfast Ideas for the Family
Breakfast is the most important meal of the day. Most mornings we go straight for a bowl of cereal and a cup of tea so I’ve decided it’s time to shake it up with some healthy breakfast ideas. Like most families, our mornings can be pretty hectic. With racing in and out of the shower, searching for a matching pair of socks (or shoes) for the kids, coaxing our pre-schooler out of the house and a stressed husband that’s going to be late (again). Adding a carefully prepared breakfast to the mayhem is one step too far. The other day Jack asked if he could have egg for breakfast instead.…
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The Family Holiday Bucket List – Spain
As the children get older, I’m putting together a bucket list of all the places we’d like to visit. Buoyed by our fabulous holiday to Spain, I have been researching child-friendly holidays and places to explore in the region. While I love spending lazy days going from the beach to the pool and back again, there are plenty of sights in mainland Spain and islands that I am desperate to see and for the kids to enjoy too. Spain is a wonderful and welcoming place for people with young children so I know it is a place we shall be spending many more sun-soaked family holidays. As the kids are…
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Quotes to Help You Rise Up After Defeat
Last night, England’s dreams of World Cup glory were shattered. It’s hard not to feel heartbroken when the team got so close to the final. I think we all thought that maybe, just maybe, we’d make it all the way. But it wasn’t meant to be. Croatia got the better of us and the England team, not football, is coming home. As we cry into our coffee this morning, we must remember there is a huge amount to be proud of. The team and Gareth Southgate did something that seemed impossible a few weeks ago. They lifted up a nation torn down by Brexit and politics and made us believe…
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Our First Family Holiday Abroad to Spain
We have recently returned from a wonderful family holiday in El Campello in Spain. Jack is soon starting school so we avoided the school holidays to enjoy our first family holiday abroad. After spending years alternating between Devon and Suffolk for our annual holiday, I was desperate for a ‘proper’ sunny holiday. Spending 10-hours in a car, constantly checking over my shoulder to make sure the kids weren’t getting car sick and hovering a bucket underneath Jack’s chin as he turned pale. I didn’t want that hassle. Surely catching a 2-hour plane journey is easier? You know what, it is easier. Don’t get me wrong, we had tantrums, late departures…
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My Postpartum Hemorrhage Recovery
Trigger warning with this post Childbirth is painted as a painful yet magical experience. We’re talking waters breaking, quick dash to the hospital followed by a serene, pain medication-free water birth surrounded by twinkly lights and chilled-out music. Sure, there’s pain and probably a lot of screaming, but all that dissolves once your little bundle of joy is placed in your arms. While I didn’t entirely buy into this unrealistic expectation of birth, I rather hoped that amid the chaos would be a moment immediately post-birth that would eclipse all the pain that had gone before. In reality, I delivered my first born in theatre, surrounded by at least 10…
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Father’s Day Gift Guide
It’s that time of year again when we show our dads and granddads just how much we appreciate them. Having said that, buying gifts for the men in our lives can be pretty difficult so with the help of some brands I have come up with the ultimate father’s day gift guide. So whether they are foodie dads or like to indulge in a bit of grooming, this guide might be that spark of inspiration you’re looking for. Personalised Letterbox Cake Is there anything better than cake being delivered through your letterbox? This is a wonderful gift for dads who have a sweet tooth. There are loads of designs to…
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10 Nature Activities for Children
We love the great outdoors and there are plenty of hands-on nature activities for children to enjoy. Whether it’s going for a paddle in the sea, walking barefoot through the grass or bug hunting in the garden, there is so much outside to explore and help your children learn about nature and wildlife. Playing outside has been proven to improve a child’s happiness and confidence, which is why I’m always keen to get outdoors every chance we have. The key is to tune in to nature as a sensory experience and use it as a way to learn about our environment and wildlife. The summer holidays are coming up so…
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Learning to Love Your Post-Baby Body
I’ve had a turbulent relationship with my body since first falling pregnant. During my 20’s, my weight fluctuated and when I fell pregnant it surprised me how much my body changed. My shape shifted and transformed into something I didn’t recognise. My stomach muscles separated, destroying my core and leaving me with chronic back pain. I once had a cute little ‘S’ shaped belly button, now its caved in on itself and entrenched by stretched and saggy skin that resembles a deflated ballon. Sexy, eh? Your body goes through many changes from the moment you get pregnant to the postpartum period. In my first pregnancy, 32 weeks of severe morning…
