Monthly Archives: April 2015

parental preference

My baby just wants his Daddy

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My 13-month-old son had an almighty melt down just after his bath last night. He cried, went red in the face and lashed out with his arms. I have never seen him so angry and upset – he’s usually such a chilled-out happy little boy. He wasn’t hungry, thirsty, tired or...

RHS Flower Show Cardiff

Family fun at RHS Flower Show Cardiff

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When the Royal Horticultural Society Flower Show Cardiff invited me and my family along for the day, I must admit I was a little sceptical as to whether it would be suitable for three children under five and a half. I’d never been to the RHS Flower Show Cardiff before...

50 things that make me happy

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Ooh, I do love a good list, and I also love being happy, so when the lovely Kate who blogs at Yellowbellymummy challenged me to take part in 50 things that make me happy, a little blog-hop game currently doing the rounds in the parent-blogging world, I couldn’t wait to...

headlice

Oh cr*p! I’ve got head lice

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I’m a 36-year-old woman and last week I had head lice. There. I said it. My secret is out. I have debated for a week whether to write this post or not, but I figure we’re all friends, right? And you won’t judge me, right? I really hope not, because...

four bean chilli

This week we’re eating… four bean chilli

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Beans and pulses are a big part of my diet, as I’ve been a vegetarian since I was 12 years old. They’re packed full of protein, iron, fibre, vitamins and minerals, are low fat, and count towards your recommended daily five-a-day. One of my favourite ways to serve them is...