Tag: parenting
A Toddlers Day Out – Thomas Land – Our Experience
Since the birth of Tilly, we have really tried to make an even more conscience effort to help Evan adjust to the arrival of his new baby sister and do activities that are designed especially for him. Of course, we have done the normal ones such as baking and lots of play. However due to [...]
DIY Afternoon Tea
Prior to Covid 19 I wasn’t really one for thinking out of the box. But, since that turned the world upside down and changed each of our every-days, I have found there are plenty, and possibly, more meaningful ways to show appreciation and make time at home special and personal. And, of course these can [...]
How To DIY Your Newborn Photoshoot
You've managed to get through your pregnancy. You've conquered morning sickness and done all the hard part of bringing your baby into the world. Now the fun part begins and you get to start making those lasting memories with your newest family member. There are so many costs associated with having a new baby from [...]
How To Transition Your Toddler From A Cot To A Big Bed
We moved Evan into his new bedroom and big boy bed less than a month a go when he was around 2 3/4 years. We expected some battles and challenges as this is now our second time trying to transition him, but this time it happened seeminglessly with no problems. I'll be honest in saying [...]
Salt Dough Crafts
Discovering ways to occupy and entertain a toddler can be tough. It’s easy to exhaust your favourite toddler activities. Particularly as I’m not an overly crafty or creative Mum naturally. That said however, I want to be. I just lack some of the know how. So when I receive beautiful handmade gifts from my son, [...]
Why To Use Package Mix When Baking With A Toddler
Ever compare yourself to Mary Poppins and think you’re not doing enough? I certainly have and it wore me down. In reality however, my son won’t remember if we baked from scratch on every occasion, if he had shop bought cookies to decorate or ones I made. All he will remember in the years to [...]
How to create a dream bedroom for your toddler
It is finally time. My first baby is moving from his cot into a big boy bed and new bedroom. I am in mixed emotions about this chapter as it really reinforces that he is growing up and no longer my little baby but a little boy now. As you'll know and appreciate there is [...]
How to conquer and survive the terrible twos
We've all heard and dreaded the terrible twos, and I'm not going to sugar coat it, these darlings of ours can be right like demons on occasions, and that's putting it mildly. We've all been there - these, cute as a button, little faces asking for chocolate in the shop, and when you say no, [...]
Our routine. Why it work for us and how you can have one too.
Do you have a daily routine? How do you get him to bed at that time every night? What time does he wake? You get a break in the day when he naps? How? I wish mine did that! Do this questions sound familiar? I hear them fairly often...and no I am not the one [...]
Recounts of Kim 