The Cloudbabies Moon
Saturday, 30 June 2012
The Early Days of Breastfeeding: A Husband's View
My darling hubby has been promising to write something for this month's breastfeeding carnival, and has just presented me with his tips on supporting those first six weeks when mamas are establishing the breastfeeding relationship.
Friday, 29 June 2012
Win a £50 Experience Days Voucher! - Ended
Well well my lucky readers, I have a few lovely offers and competitions coming up for you over the next few days! First up, we have a £50 voucher from the lovely people at Experience Days.
The Importance of Support in Successful Breastfeeding
Following on from my earlier post I have been asked to post one mama's breastfeeding story anonymously. It just shows how vital good support, either personal or professional, can be in our largely anti-breastfeeding culture.
With many of us coming from a generation who bottle fed their babies I think the key to keeping breast feeding going is support and advice from close friends and family who have breast fed themselves.
I had quite different experiences with breast feeding my two babies.
With many of us coming from a generation who bottle fed their babies I think the key to keeping breast feeding going is support and advice from close friends and family who have breast fed themselves.
I had quite different experiences with breast feeding my two babies.
Training to be a Breastfeeding Counsellor
A few weeks ago I was put in touch with the lovely Jessica, a friend of a friend, who is currently training as a breastfeeding counsellor with the NCT. She is a busy mum of three, but has taken some time out to tell us more about her training and experience.
Keep a look out for the Keep Britain Breastfeeding Scavenger Hunt Rafflecopter at the bottom too...
Thursday, 28 June 2012
Afternoon at the Beach
This on again off again summer is really quite frustrating, but I suppose one benefit is that it does drive us all out of the house immediately we get a good day in a quest to make the most of it. That's just what happened to us last week. No sooner had Steve finished work than we were on the beach at Bracklesham, picnic in hand!
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| The girls having a chat |
Wednesday, 27 June 2012
How to Save Money at the Supermarket
With the purse strings for most families getting ever tighter, and no sign of the situation improving, many of us have cut out the luxuries and are now looking for ways to save money on the essentials too. Here are my tips on how you can do just that:The Barbican: An Oasis in the City
While Sophia and I headed off to Brit Mums Live! on Saturday, Lara and Steve spent the day in and around the Barbican. If you haven't been before, I highly recommend it, not solely for the amazing arts and cultural events, but just for a bit of a breather from city life. Make sure you go at the weekend too - £7.50 for a whole day's parking, a bit of a London bargain!
Tuesday, 26 June 2012
Fun in the Park with Lydia
Today we met up with a local friend who has a daughter
a few months older than Lara.
a few months older than Lara.
Monday, 25 June 2012
Brighton Beach Memoirs
We were lucky enough to be invited to visit the Sea Life Centre at Brighton this morning*, and afterwards we spent some time on the beach and the pier.
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| Looking for the best stone |
Sunday, 24 June 2012
Chalfont St Giles
We decided it was worth trying to dodge the rain clouds this morning and head out en famille to feed the ducks in Chalfont St Giles.
Saturday, 23 June 2012
Friday, 22 June 2012
Review: The Other Baby Book
There is, as many parents and the media will happily tell you, a quiet (and sometimes not so quiet) war going on in parenting. On one side, we have the massed troops of conventional parenting with their heavy weaponry of routines and training (sleep, potty, behaviour etc); and on the other, we have the quiet ranks of natural, gentle parenting advocates and practitioners. And therein lies the problem. We are the quiet ones. At playgroups and mothers' meetings, with friends and family, we keep schtum. We listen to their tales of cry it out and naughty steps with lumps in our throats and tears in our eyes, but being a lone voice in the wilderness is hard. So we keep quiet.
Thursday, 21 June 2012
My Summer Reading List
I have always been a voracious reader, teaching myself as quickly as possible even before school started, so that I could enter the magical world of books. Growing up I was, literally, surrounded by books, and to this day I feel uncomfortable in houses which don't have obvious collections of books.
Wednesday, 20 June 2012
Tuesday, 19 June 2012
Monday, 18 June 2012
Sunday, 17 June 2012
Saturday, 16 June 2012
Breastfeeding Top Tips
Somewhat belatedly, here is my second post in the Keep Britain Breastfeeding Scavenger Hunt. The second week is focussing on mum-to-mum sharing, things like how tos and tips. It set me thinking, what would I like to have known before I started out on my breastfeeding journey? What do new mums need to know or do in the early days? Or indeed even before baby arrives.
Friday, 15 June 2012
Thursday, 14 June 2012
Bookstart Week
Following on from my earlier post about Bookstart 20, I just wanted to remind you that National Bookstart Week is running until Sunday 17th June, and there are lots of ways you and your children can take part:
Bookstart 20
Hands up if your little and not so little ones received free Bookstart books from your health visitor, SureStart centre, or local library? Would you be surprised to learn that Bookstart, the world-renowned reading programme which gifts free books to babies, toddlers and 3-year-olds, has been running for 20 years this year?Promotion: Baby Loves Organic
Wednesday, 13 June 2012
Tuesday, 12 June 2012
Monday, 11 June 2012
Sunday, 10 June 2012
Saturday, 9 June 2012
Review: Prezzybox Father's Day Gifts
Well I may be failing on the gift front for Steve, but the lovely people at Prezzybox sent him some goodies recently. They have a great range of Father's Day Gifts this year, covering everything from football to tank driving!
Father's Day Gifts
Father's Day is approaching FAST!!!! Sunday 17th June, just a week to go! Have you bought any gifts yet? Any clues or suggestions? Quite frankly, I'm stumped! I just don't get why men are SO difficult to buy for! It's the same for birthdays, Christmas, anniversaries. Yes, booze, socks, pants, cologne, but sometimes you want something different, at least as an extra present. But, what?! If you're struggling a little, like me, here are some ideas.
Friday, 8 June 2012
Thursday, 7 June 2012
Project 366: Day 67
Waiting for Noah...
The puddles were so extensive that we had a pair of ducks take up residence briefly on the drive!
Wednesday, 6 June 2012
Tuesday, 5 June 2012
What's So Great About Breastfeeding?
Monday, 4 June 2012
Review: London Zoo
A while ago we went to London Zoo for the day as guests of Trunki. After we had viewed their new products, chatted and had something to eat, we went for a wander round the zoo.
Being a real animal lover and conservationist I really struggle with zoos. I do believe they began with the very best of intentions, and over the years they have helped hugely with widespread education, protection of species and much more, but I do question their necessity in this day and age.
Being a real animal lover and conservationist I really struggle with zoos. I do believe they began with the very best of intentions, and over the years they have helped hugely with widespread education, protection of species and much more, but I do question their necessity in this day and age.
Review: Trunki SnooziHedz at London Zoo
A few weeks ago we were invited to London Zoo by fab kids' travel product company Trunki. We were taken to meet our contacts in the Komodo Dragon exhibit. Sounds all a bit cloak and dagger so far, huh?
Sunday, 3 June 2012
Saturday, 2 June 2012
Friday, 1 June 2012
Project 366: Day 61
My lovely 'Best of British' hamper from John Lewis
- feel very spoilt, thank you!!
Joe Browns' Chic Mummy Style
Fed up with the same old clothes? Check.
Swapped stylish for comfortable? Check.
Live in comfy old jeans & trainers? Check.
Can't remember when you last bought yourself a lovely new outfit? Check.
Want to know how casual style can be super chic? Check.
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