How has this happened?! In the blink of an eye my chubby 9 month little fidget bum is turning 3 next month, he’s potty trained, no longer takes a bottle at night and doesn’t need Mummy there all the time anymore. He is a self-sufficient toddler, in the last year he has learnt so much, his speech is commented on all the time, everyone says … Continue reading I nearly have a 3 year old!
“It’s the most wonderful time of the year..” .. & this year just so happens to mark my first year in my own home for Christmas after moving out in January so I am overly excited to turn my humble flat into a Winter Wonderland this year! Facebook & Instagram have so many selling sites nowadays, I’ve flicked through many posts with Christmas makes on, … Continue reading Christmas Makes
If Christmas isn’t a good excuse to buy new pyjamas then when can you?! I’ve been browsing the instaweb to find independent businesses, makers & mummies who are personalising and producing their own line of Christmas pyjamas this year and I’ve highlighted them below for you so get ordering! I’ve also included some of my favourites I’ve found on the high street too & I’ll … Continue reading Christmas Pyjamas
I saw a fellow mum blogger on Instagram @mylifewiththelittles make this the other night & I fancied it ever since! I’ve never cooked risotto before but it was so easy, tasty & Frankie polished it off in no time at all! Shopping List:- Salmon fillet Arborio rice Vegetable stock Frozen peas (any veg) *optional* basil & dill for seasoning How to:- Oven bake a fillet … Continue reading Salmon & Pea Risotto
Lapland Mailroom offers parents the choice of 4 letters from the big man himself, Father Christmas. Each letter is personalised to your child & printed on high quality bespoke Christmas paper. It’s a perfect addition to a Christmas Eve Box, night before tradition and something to look forward to receiving in the post to the lead up to the big day! Lapland Mailroom offer postal … Continue reading Lapland Mailroom
The most wonderful time of the year is almost upon us & soon will be the dark nights and the Christmas lights will be turning on in your local town! I used to love going to watch the Christmas lights be turned on, whether it be the lead in the pantomime that year or an X Factor reject, (I was lucky enough to be in … Continue reading Essex Christmas Lights Dates 2018
We were lucky enough to be invited to visit the Epping Ongar Railway last weekend & we had a ball! Frankie, as you will know, loves anything with an engine, wheels & especially those that puff steam and ride on railway tracks and we also got to ride on old routemaster buses, so it really was his perfect day out! It took us around 30 … Continue reading Epping Ongar Railway, Ongar/Epping
I read (and calculated because I initially couldn’t believe it) that we have just 90 days left of 2018, in the most polite way possible where the f has 2018 gone?! I feel like all the goals I made back in January haven’t quite gone to plan, like most New Years Resolutions most when out of the window when poverty hits & we all start … Continue reading 90 days left of 2018
Have you ever seen a pig in shit? How happy they were? That was Frankie at Thomas Land! We recently had a short break to Thomas Land, staying over at the Drayton Manor Hotel for the night & we loved it! Our Thomas mad Frankie had the time of his life & we wished we’d taken advantage and booked a second night up too! It … Continue reading Thomas Land, Drayton Manor Park
Now the weather has turned I really fancy hearty warming meals, having done a big roast the week before I wanted something relatively easy to cook up with minimal mess, so I decided on a chicken hot pot. Frankie had never had one before but I wanted lashings of vegetables & potatoes so I googled a few recipes online and read up in my cook … Continue reading Chicken Hot Pot
Arguably one of the best playgroups in Essex, in mine and Frankie’s opinions, Little Sunshines is back this Friday and we couldn’t be happier! Gemma & Louise are two of the nicest and most dedicated Mummies I’ve ever met! They both decided to start Little Sunshines back in April 2017 combining their raising of six children between them, late night planning & different themed ideas … Continue reading Little Sunshines Baby and Toddler Group, Benfleet
Situated at the beginning of Dowsetts Lane where Heath Road meets is a lovely village park with great space, a playing field and outdoor gym. Grab a ball, picnic and spend a few hours here. Location Address: Dowsetts Lane, Ramsden Heath, CM11 1HX. Green area shown on the map. Park Climbing frame Baby swings Swings Roundabout Slides See saws Rockers Hopscotch Food No facility to buy … Continue reading Dowsetts Lane, CM11 1HX
