Review: The Little Book Of Self-Care For New Mum’s

October 7, 2018October 2, 2018 Melanie Fraser4 Comments

Becoming a Mum is one of the most exciting yet terrifying journeys you can embark on. You’ve spent 9 months carrying your beautiful baby waiting with baited breath in anticipation of their arrival, but what happens post-birth when the excitement dies down? Your baby doesn’t arrive with an instruction manual and likewise you’re not suddenly… Continue reading Review: The Little Book Of Self-Care For New Mum’s

Parenting

You Don’t Have To Be SuperMum!

April 13, 2018April 12, 2018 Melanie Fraser8 Comments

Whilst becoming a new parent is of course the most joyous and wonderful experience it can also be a very daunting time too - with each pregnancy, birth and baby being completely unique it’s easy to see why! Your new baby doesn’t arrive with an instruction booklet tucked neatly under their arm – although it… Continue reading You Don’t Have To Be SuperMum!

Finance & Budgeting · Lifestyle

Top Tips To Reduce Your Supermarket Bill

March 4, 2018November 8, 2023 Melanie Fraser33 Comments

Rewind 18 months and I’m ashamed to say that the family food shopping bill was enormous and frankly out of control. As a family of 5 I knew realistically we weren’t going to manage to reduce our bill to the minuscule numbers I often see discussed on social media, but something had to change. Now… Continue reading Top Tips To Reduce Your Supermarket Bill

Parenting

Tips From A Potty Training Survivor!

March 2, 2018March 18, 2018 Melanie Fraser31 Comments

When having a clear out a few weeks ago it was time to bid the potty a final farewell having become redundant in favour of the ‘big boy toilet’. It got me thinking about how different my three experiences with potty training had been, and not just because of gender! First time round I had… Continue reading Tips From A Potty Training Survivor!

Kids

Messy Moments: It’s Slime Time!

February 15, 2018March 29, 2018 Melanie Fraser12 Comments

Imagine if you will a wet rainy January day in Cumbria – for locals that’s not going to be difficult! One such day with a bored four-year-old on our hands we decided to have a go at making some DIY slime, having heard for months how popular this sensory activity was. There are many different… Continue reading Messy Moments: It’s Slime Time!

Lifestyle

Christmas 2018!!!!!

January 1, 2018February 15, 2018 Melanie Fraser24 Comments

Christmas is over, a New Year has dawned and I'm sure for the majority of you Christmas 2018 is the very last thing on your mind! I personally plan Christmas all year round, some have said I'm a little obsessed, but I certainly wouldn't be able to give my family the Christmas we have without… Continue reading Christmas 2018!!!!!