Some of you will know that my daughters live with their father and they're with me every second weekend and half the school holidays. In Scotland our … [Read more...]
12 Top tips to keep children safe near water along with a frightening true story.
July 6, 2011 By
It’s a well-known fact that children, swimming pools and ponds do not mix. It takes just seconds for tragedy to strike and for remorse to set in. … [Read more...]
Slummy or yummy, what kind of mummy are you?
May 24, 2011 By
There have been a number of articles this week about the trend in certain areas of the UK towards parents heading out to take their children to school … [Read more...]
Why I hate Mother’s Day
April 2, 2011 By
It's nothing personal you understand... all the flowers and chocolates and cutesy gifts do wonders for small and large businesses the globe over... … [Read more...]
How to write a shopping list (and yes, it DOES matter…)
March 2, 2011 By
Writing a shopping list can do one of two things: get you efficiently around the supermarket, or waste expensive minutes – even hours –of your … [Read more...]
How to choose your pet dog so no-one has a “dogs’ life”
February 15, 2011 By
By Angie Taylor and Suzan St Maur Sooner or later, almost every child says “can I have a puppy please?” Of course all children will offer to walk … [Read more...]
Gift of grand-parenting.
February 15, 2011 By
"I will survive" Gloria sang, an anthem for so many for so many different reasons. For me, it was a week looking after the grandchildren. 8 sleeps … [Read more...]
Passing on the heirlooms…
November 26, 2010 By
For those fortunate enough to be descended from wealthy families, there is always a chance of inheriting a few wonderful antiques, paintings, … [Read more...]
I'm a working mum and I need my Nanny
November 23, 2010 By
I read with interest Lorraine Candy's article in the Daily Mail this week about the nastiness and judgemental comments she receives because she talks … [Read more...]
Granny to be
October 6, 2010 By
General Ramblings from a Forty-something Step Mum on her impending ‘Grannyness’ Image via Wikipedia “I’m too young” I blurted out to my … [Read more...]
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