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Hi, I’m Lucy, a 40 year old mum of two from Birmingham. A memory maker, tradition keeper, stationery addict and book lover. HR Advisor by day, content writer and sleep deprived Mama by night!
Here you can expect to find honest and impartial reviews of products and services that make parents’ lives easier. Thanks for stopping by – feel free to have a look around!
Anxiety, It's still a bit of a dirty word isn't it? Despite the fact that 1/5 women suffer from anxiety, there is still, sadly, a bit of a stigma attached to it; largely because there is no one physical symptom, making it hard to diagnose and understand. I, however,...
My WiFi is down. As a blogger that sucks a lot. Do I use the time do have a well earned rest? Do I heck. With some inspiration from Run Jump Scrap, here are the 10 thoughts we all have when the WiFi goes down. 1. Consider just going to bed. 2. Wonder if we can connect...
Have you set resolutions or goals for 2018? If you have, you won't be alone! Research has shown that around half of us set resolutions at the start of a new year, but unfortunately, only a third of them make it past the end of the first month. By now, the middle of...
I know, I apologise. I appreciate that Christmas has literally only just passed, and that talking about MORE toys seems like an almost vulgar concept - however, birthdays happen all year long, and with some of the first 2018 birthdays having passed us by already, I...
Life’s too short. We hear that phrase a lot. A recent viral post from Holly Butcher written in her final weeks reminded us that life is too short for focusing on the little things. Life's too short, so we should embrace the body we have, enjoy the food we love, and...
LOL Surprise Pets - the latest addition to our family... We have a new family pet. And not the type you may expect. A puppy from LOL Surprise Pets. Those of you who read the blog regularly will know that my eldest is a HUGE fan of collectibles. Much to my partners'...
This is a collaborative post Up until now, the prospect of going on holiday with two young children has filled me somewhat with dread. In 2017, I didn't feel quite ready to tackle travelling with Mike and the girls, whether it be by plane, boat or car, and the...
As you will have probably gathered from my last few posts(!), I am a big lover of setting goals and plans. I find they help keep me focused, give me something to aim for, and help keep me motivated when I might otherwise feel a bit despondent. As it is the start of a...
As I write every year, I can't believe that yet ANOTHER year has flown by, and that here we are, waving goodbye to 2017 and saying a big fat hello to 2018! Each December, I take a look back and reflect on the highs and lows of the year gone by. As with last year, it...
I recently shared a Review of my 2017 Blogging Goals - overall I am really pleased with my progress in 2017. In just 12 months, I feel I have taken my blog to the next level, and taken Real Mum Reviews from being a part time hobby, to being a part time income for me...
