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It baffles me that I’m even writing this post, how am I already planning my baby boy’s first birthday party?! I’d been wanting to do a dinosaur theme for a while but didn’t fully research where I was going to get everything from – thankfully I discovered Sparkles Giftwear on Instagram. They specialise in themedContinue reading “1st Birthday Planning | AD [Gifted]”

It’s been nearly a year since I became George’s mum, every time I even think about this is baffles me. There’s been amazing moments as well as very low ones but it’s been an incredible journey. Becoming a mother has changed my life forever and there are a few points I wanted to touch onContinue reading “My First Year as a Mum”

It’s been a while since I did an ‘essentials’ post and since George is now reaching a year old, I wanted to tell you about the items that have made the past 6 months a whole lot easier. It’s crazy to think that your essential products can change so often, is it really essential isContinue reading “6-12 Month Baby Essentials”

Now, don’t jump to any conclusions. I love my boy and being his mum is the best thing I’ve ever done by a long way but recently I’ve been finding myself in more low moods about this whole motherhood journey that I’ve embarked on. No-one told me about how down you can get and thatContinue reading “Things I Hate About Being a Mum”

Bonfire Night. Before having a child this was a yearly event that didn’t require a military operation to plan; you could go to a local display or even go away to watch some spectacular sights. Now there’s a baby (possibly more than one) that you need to consider, but that doesn’t mean that you can’tContinue reading “Bonfire Night with a Baby/Toddler”

Although we can have the most supportive partners, sometimes you need someone who you can vent to that gets it from a mum perspective. When I say ‘Mum Friends’ I don’t mean just any friend who is also a mum; I mean women who will make your motherhood journey easier and listen with no judgement.Continue reading “Why Mum Friends Are So Important”

I cannot believe I’m writing this 11 month update… my baby is 11 months old! It’s been nearly a whole year since I gave birth – it feels as though this has gone so quickly but at the same time I cannot even imagine my life without him now. We’ve been rather busy this monthContinue reading “11 Month Baby & Mum Update”

Daylight savings in October to most people means an extra hour in bed; this blissful hour does not exist if you are a parent. I know, totally unfair! Getting your little ones to sleep through can be a battle all on it’s own before you start messing with the time. There are a few thingsContinue reading “Helping Baby Adjust to the Clocks Going Back”

With the Summer firmly in the past and winter making it’s way in, it can be difficult to come up with new an exciting activities to do with your baby. I’ve put together some great ideas that you can do both at home or out and about during the wet weather months. I’d love toContinue reading “Rainy Day Activities With Your Baby”

Yesterday was George’s first whole day at daycare – I can’t believe it, he’s so grown up now! He’s had two settling in sessions last week of a couple of hours at a time but this was his first full day there. It was an emotional roller coaster of a day so I thought I’dContinue reading “George’s First Day at Daycare”