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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!
Not only is tomorrow the first page of a new chapter in Erin's life, but also the first page of a new chapter in mine. As of tomorrow morning, I will go from being Mum to a baby and a Pre-Schooler to being a School Mum, and it's not something I am quite prepared for....
The concept of being 'gender neutral' has hit the news a LOT recently. Whilst I agree with many of the concerns, the suggested solutions and the reasoning behind them... I can't help but think that things are being taken a little too far. Here's why... When the girls...
Last week, whilst at a play date with a friend I realised one thing that I won’t miss about maternity leave and time with my children.
The Half Stories.
Hundreds of the bloody things.
Going to University was one of the best experiences of my life. Except for the food. Eating normal food on a student budget was never easy! What did you eat during your first few weeks at University? Beans on Toast? Packet Noodles? Chip Butties? Did you begrudge those...
When was the last time you took a lunch break? An actual full lunch hour? Despite being on maternity leave for the last 12 months, I very rarely have had what I would deem to be any 'me time'. I very rarely stop working, and even in the small snippets of potential...
Neve is fast approaching her first birthday (sob) and as such, is getting to the point where she is wanting to explore a lot more of the world. Whilst we love going out for walks in the pushchair, for a now 11 month old, a practical pushchair is .... well.... just a...
UPDATE 2022 - After a terrible customer service experience at Hogaths Solihull today, I can sadly no longer recommend this establishment or the afteroon tea. What used to be one of my favourite establishments and now I will most likely not return. Afternoon...
When I set up my blog just over four years ago, I did it for one reason and one reason only. I wanted to keep my mind active. Having worked in an office environment most of my life, the thought of being on maternity leave filled me a little bit with dread. Whilst I...
Welcome back to Hump Day Linky and thanks for joining me on my weekly linky to celebrate Hump Day - the middle of the week, and the downhill journey to the weekend! Last week we had Erin's preschool leaver's assembly and I was amazed that I managed to hold back the...
So we've said goodbye to Mary, Mel and Sue, we've welcomed new hosts and a new channel. Whilst I still liked it, I still didn't want to like it. Here's 6 reasons why GBBO will never be the same again... A distinct lack of soggy bottoms. The sharp intake of breath and...
