How to give mum a brilliant Mother’s Day on a budget.

This is a letter to you other half or your good friend (who I suggest you rope in for a sleep over if you are single). Just to give them a few little ideas about Mothers day in case they are stuck. You may want to leave it up on your computer or print it [...]

And the winners are ………………

9 7 8
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So the winners are:
Sarah, Crystal Jigsaw and notsosinglemum 
….who will each receive a copy of the Motherhood DVD. Well done ladies! And to everyone who entered a big thank you (so funny!) and a very happy [...]

A film about a mummy blogger, Mothers Day Eve + a chance to win the dvd!

Celebrate ‘Mother’s Day Eve’ and Win 1 of 3 Motherhood DVDs – out on DVD 8th March
To promote the release of MOTHERHOOD, starring Uma Thurman and Minnie Driver – ASDA, MUMS.NET and METRODOME DISTRIBUTION have launched a special new date in the calendar – ‘MOTHER’S DAY EVE’ - which will fall on the Saturday night 13th March before Mothering Sunday, 14th March 2010.  If you [...]

A mother’s ramblings….

I have been involved ina blog swap and my swap partner is the gorgous Pippa from a mother’s ramblings. Enjoy her post….it’s fab and it really makes you think. Over to Pippa……………

 
Hi Everyone!
 
If I were asked to define myself I would say I was a Stay-at-Home-Mummy. Technically I am a Work-at-Home-Mummy but I don’t really count [...]

Parents tips for March (a playtime theme)

Bubbles
Washing up liquid, sugar and warm water make good strong bubble mix …great for a windy day.
Marcy

Long life toys
Invest in durable toys like a skipping rope and football that will bring many hours of fun compared to a plastic character that will be [...]

March Reader Profile – Naomi Richards

Naomi Richards from North London is our reader profiled this month. In her own words, Naomi is a creative and passionate Life Coach for Kids who loves chick flicks, running, eating calorific food and craves perfection and balance in life. Naomi has 2 gorgeous little boys, age 2 and 6 and juggles coaching kids with being [...]

I went to a Swishing Party last night …..

I really think you should hold a Swishing Party and definately go to one if you are invited. They are basically swap it parties. I am not suggesting you take along your partner and trade them in for a new model  or indeed swap your baby (even if they are giving you sleepless nights.) No,  these are [...]

The tale of a Fairy Liquid Bottle: Dragons, Rapunzel, Rockets and feeling five.

Fairy is currently celebrating 50 years of sparkling dishes and to mark the occasion, they have bought back their iconic white bottle… do you remember what you used to make out of your family fairy bottle once it was finally empty? My memories are hazy but I am sure we once made a space rocket [...]

Giving a valentine on a budget

We would all love to make a grand gesture on Valentine’s day and show our partners how much we love them. These days we often need to keep things simple and on budget whereas before we may have splurged. But, as always, there are ways and means.
Here are my top 5 valentine treats that just [...]

10 Mummy Budgeting New Years Resolutions

Here are easy tips that can make a difference to your budget with minimal effort: (even if you only do one or two).
1. Give yourself an allowance. – Don’t bury your head in the sand, work out exactly what money you have and give yourself a strict allowance of what is spare each week. As [...]