Athena’s 5 month update

Doing – We have a tooth! It arrived without much of a to do and so far I haven’t used any teething gels, powders or medication. I can’t stand the…

What not to waste your money on: for Babies

In my few short months as a mama, and the months preceding I have spent LOTS of time browsing the internet and various stores trying to shortlist what I thought…

Thoughts: To work or not to work…

At least three times a week someone asks ‘so, when are you going back to work?’ and I have to stop myself from reaching out and smacking them upside the…

Review: Yummy Mummy Maternity

   Yummy Mummy Maternity, is run by two lovely ladies, Zoe and Amber. They have a really well designed and easy to use website, with each item described in detail…

Gifts ideas for baby: My 1st Years

   Athena was very kindly sent this sleep suit and hat gift set from My 1st Years and here’s what she thinks about it…        When my mama opened…

Review: The Beauty Shed in Hove

This week we’ve been flat/cat sitting for a friend in Hove, and as luck would have it I got the chance to discover a lovely little businesses here. The Beauty…

Outfit: Kicking leaves

Who doesn’t like charging through a large pile of dry leaves? Do you ever get too old? I hope not. Last week we did a nice long 5 mile walk…

Christening preparations

We’re having our daughter Christened in November, and it’s given me a nice little project to work on during nap times. The Cake To save money (and give myself a…

Thoughts on parenting in public

  A few weeks ago I was queuing to pay at the tills in a shop in Brighton, and a couple of people in front of me was a lady…

Sleek Vintage Romance palette

  I bought this last week with my Superdrug points, as I don’t actually need any more palettes (I have all the Sleek Palettes apart from the neon one, and…