Rugs and artwork are great to have in a nursery, but they’re not essentials. Let’s look at the must-haves for your baby’s nursery as you prepare to be a first-time mom. A Place for Baby to Sleep Yes, that’s essential!…
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Many parents are now being faced with the challenge of juggling work and taking care of their kids at the same time. With a rush to get facilities in place for working from home, and many families trying home-schooling options,…
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The stick – after months on end, perhaps even after going through IVF – has finally returned a plus sign. You are about to be a Mummy, and it’s going to take a little time to feel the weight of the…
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When lockdown was impending, I joked to my husband that at least we would be okay if we had to homeschool the children, us both being teachers. We both laughed. Within days, lockdown was on, schools were closed and suddenly…
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Prising yourself from a nice warm bed at 6, 5, or even 4 am in the morning isn’t much fun. Sadly, it’s also a task that many mummies (& daddies) have to do, especially if their kids are early risers….
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Well, what a strange time it is at the moment? Surreal is a word that I am using a lot at the moment. Everything is surreal. There have been times this week that I have been sat out in the…
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Apparently I am unreasonable. I certainly don’t think that I am, in fact, I think as a parent, I am extremely reasonable. My sixteen year old son is allowed to do a lot of things that I know some of…
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When we think of encouraging our children, we often turn our heads to the things we can do in later life that will resonate with our children as they grow into young adults. Well, while this may be great, what…
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If you’re not a stay-at-home parent who can devote the majority of your time to your kids during their summer vacation, you’ll need to come up with some creative ways to keep your kids occupied this summer. Otherwise, your kids…
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Hello and welcome to my blog. I'm Nikki, mum of four, wife, teacher, writer and drinker of many cups of tea. This blog is pretty much anything that pops into my head, an eclectic mix of family life and lots more. Grab a cuppa and have a read.
Nikki
