The Day I Tore My Ligament, and What I Didn't Do.

Accidents although avoided, sadly do sometimes happen and sometimes the accidents aren't even our faults, however we have to deal with them and we're the ones left suffering in either a physical, emotional or financial way. When I fell over in a children's school playground, that opens …

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WIN A Jake and The Neverland Pirates Easter Bundle!

After over buying so many Easter products in the excitement of the fact we finally have a garden for Easter, I am hosting three Easter giveaways, one for the girls, one for the boys and one huge hamper giveaway! If you've not already seen Unique Young Mum's huge Easter Hamper giveaway, clic…

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WIN A Doc Mcstuffin Easter Bundle!

After over buying so many Easter products in the excitement of the fact we finally have a garden for Easter, I am hosting three Easter giveaways, one for the boys, one for the girls and one huge hamper giveaway! If you've not already seen Unique Young Mum's huge Easter Hamper giveaway, clic…

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WIN A Huge Easter Bundle!

Easter is just around the corner and to celebrate, Unique Young Mum is hosting a Easter guide and also giving one lucky winner the chance to win a huge Easter bundle to celebrate the special season! We've also got two smaller Easter bundles to be won which will be coming up on the blog straight …

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The Mum In Me Wish List!

Although based in the USA, UncommonGoods do ship a high number of products to the UK so us Brits don't have to miss out on such amazing and unique products! I love a company that supports charities and what I love about UncommonGoods is the fact that t hey  donate a portion of each order to your …

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Things To Do In Reading During The Easter Period!

With Easter just around the corner, I thought I'd put together a guide on things to do with the kids, and for the whole family around Reading during the Easter period. If you're not local to Reading, we're not actually that far away from London Paddington, just a 25-30 minute train jour…

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Get Ready for Mr Bunny’s Visit

It’s not long now until our fluffy tailed friend arrives and drops off those chocolatey treats that will no doubt give the little ones an extra boost of energy. But with the Easter weekend set to be a beautiful one, reclaiming the garden can help them run off that excess energy and give you a littl…

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E A S T E R ' S - C O M I N G

Cause now we have a garden, to hide treats and eggs in, I'll pretend to be the Easter bunny, excited to see your grin. We'll have a egg hunt, with treats and surprises too, lot's of fun in your garden, no need to join a queue. A day we tried our best at to get through last year, although Nan…

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Planning a Hens' Night? Three Things You Should Consider

For every successful Hens’ Night, there are at least 10 that don’t quite ‘hit the mark.’ Surely bringing together a bunch of women to celebrate the impending nuptials of a dear friend over a few drinks can’t be that hard to arrange, can it? Well, actually, there are a number of factors you’ll need …

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Tips On How To Find A Job.

I sadly hear way too often of people looking for jobs, it's a big old world out there and with more of us being born on a daily basis, it is a fact that there are more people than there are jobs. However, we have to take away the thousands that can't work due to certain reasons, and those o…

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Great Methods for Losing Weight Permanently

There is diet upon diet claiming to be the solution to your weight loss woes. And, while some may be good in regards to cutting down those extra kilos quickly, they rarely help you keep that weight off for good. Below are some great methods to combat these fads and keep the weight off permanently.�…

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How to Keep Your Family Germ-Free

Home should be a haven. But, when you think about it, it’s probably also the most hazardous place you spend your time. With the home environment being where you spend a great deal of time, no matter how clean you are, there are inevitably times when you and your family will get sick from germs here…

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Five Things I Cant Live Without!

Yesterday, Gareth asked me if I was on a desert island with Spud, and I had to choose between Dr Pepper joining us, or Gareth which one would I choose; him or Dr Pepper. I of course had to ask what the alternative drink was and when he replied water I knew exactly what my answer would be - Dr Peppe…

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Quitting Smoking: My Journey.

With a pack of quit cards sat next to me, and the smokefree logo staring at me, I'm craving more then ever for a cigarette, just one pull and I'll be happy, or so I tell myself. In reality, I know one pull would lead to one fag, one fag would lead to one packet and before I know it I'm …

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