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Archives for March 2013
On not being the perfect Mum
I recently came across this post, which was submitted as part of the wonderful Britmums carnival over at the lovely Gemma's place, by Mothering Mushroom. Rachel discusses the concept of accepting that as a Mum we should sometimes accept that we are 'good enough'. That perhaps our ideas of perfection are simply not achieveable and, most truly, that we tend to be our own harshest critics. It is a great post. And she set us a challenge. Ooooh I do love a good challenge. Here it is, and I would love for you to join in too... Firstly, list the top five reasons why as a parent you ...
Easter Craft: Funny Bunnies
This is a super easy craft to do with your toddler and great fun for easter! You will need: An empty toilet roll Coloured tissue paper Old bit of card-a cereal box or similar would do Pink and white card A few balls of cotton wall Modge Podge or watered down PVA glue Paint brush Pipe cleaners Googley eyes Double-sided sticky tape Cut your tissue paper into small strips. Let your toddler paint the toilet roll with modge podge and stick on strips. Continue adding until evenly covered and allow to dry. Cut out two ear shapes from an old bit of card. Cut ...
Prize Draw: Happy Mum-To-Be Day from Cussons Mum & Me
There’s nothing better than becoming a mum, and Mother’s Day is the perfect chance to celebrate what a good job mums do. But what about Mums-to-be? If you’re pregnant, Mother’s Day may be a day to think about the journey ahead, and take some time to relax while you still can! The Cussons Mum & Me Gift Pack is the perfect present for mums-to-be to pamper themselves before their little bundle of joy arrives. The Bump Gift Pack includes: Smooth & Glow Pregnancy Shampoo Containing Almond Oil and Pro Vitamin B5 to keep hair nourished and easy to manage. The perfect ...
How to make a Cotbed Quilt for Beginners, Step 6: Rotary Cutting and Adding Your Borders
Now it is time to cut the fabric strips for the borders of our quilt. If you began with a charm pack of fabric squares for the front of your quilt this may be your first time cutting fabric with a rotary cutter. I was terrified at first but if you just follow a few simple steps it really is as easy as can be. Before you begin cutting off strips make sure your fabric is folded squarely. This may well mean re-ironing the center fold when folded in half width-ways so it is time to get the iron out again...sorry. It is also a good idea to iron your quilt out flat at this stage too. Align ...
Prize Draw: Luxurious Revive Body Butter (RRP £20) from Hotel Chocolat
I was delighted when the lovely folks at Hotel Chocolat sent me this luxurious Cocoa Juvenate Revive Body Butter to review. You just know it is going to be good when even the packaging exudes elegance. I had such a busy day running about with the boy yesterday, we even spent 40 minutes just going up and down the escalators/magic-stairs in House of Fraser while we waited for Daddy to finish work, and by the time we got in I was feeling pretty exhausted. Once he was safely off to sleep I decide to have a bath and then give this product a whirl. I had been looking forward to trying it ...