From the monthly archives: May 2010

I’m Not in The Mood for The ‘Tude, Dude!

By On May 27, 2010 · 1 Comment

Do kids always have to be outgoingly polite, smiley, willing to engage with others and happy to have strangers poke at their bellies or pinch their cheeks? Would you be so happy if this was done to you? I know I wouldn’t.

But for some reason (which does faintly annoy [...]

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The Power of Advertising

By On May 25, 2010 · Leave a Comment

So we were sat down to dinner – my husband had cooked and he put my daughter’s plate in front of her. She took one look and then asked

“Is this ‘Green Giant’ sweetcorn?”

I couldn’t believe it!! Sweetcorn is sweetcorn! But what a good job the marketers for Green [...]

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An Accidental Tip for ‘Clean Freak’ Mums!

By On May 20, 2010 · Leave a Comment

Today I accidentally discovered a great tip for mums in the ‘potty training’ stage!

My son has been toilet training and doing well – bar the “number two’s”, he still hasn’t got the hang yet! But we are not having too many accidents. …except if he naps in the day.

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Free e-Book for Mumpreneurs

By On May 18, 2010 · Leave a Comment

I have just found out about a new free e-book which Mumpreneurs out there may find useful!
The Mumpreneur’s Guide to Online Business Success is an e-book written by Antonia Chitty and Erica Douglas – both mummybloggers who know about social networking. This free book is only available until [...]

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Don’t Have Time for Fashion Problems? Here is a Solution!

By On May 13, 2010 · Leave a Comment

If like me, you are a busy mum, you will know that whilst you want to look good, you don’t have time for things that don’t work!

I have a gorgeous pair of shoes from NEXT that I got in the sale a year ago but I’ve only been able [...]

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Saving Time and Beating the School Uniform Crowds!

By On May 11, 2010 · 3 Comments

My son will start school nursery in September and will have to wear a uniform, and this time I was determined to be prepared well in advance!

When my daughter went to nursery 4 years ago, I wasn’t going to buy her a uniform. She was my eldest and so [...]

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Can’t Supernanny create an Adult ‘Naughty Step’?!

By On May 6, 2010 · 1 Comment

Last week we went to see Peppa Pig Live! But what was supposed to be a nice family day out became very stressful – on account of other people and their children! Let me explain…

When having a day out with kids, it’s [...]

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Time Management Competition Winner

By On May 4, 2010 · 4 Comments

The winner of the Time Management Competition that ran throughout April is (drumroll please…….)

Carol from !

Carol’s entry was
“My life saver is to stock up on lots of age appropriate presents, cards and wrapping paper in August so that when daughter is invited to a [...]

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