Attachment Mummy

In theory, getting pregnant is easy. After all, most of us spend a good many years aiming to not get pregnant, so we assume that when we want to it will all happen easily and quickly. Right time of the month, no contraception and Bob's your uncle, or something like that. In reality, it will take most couples 6 months or longer to get pregnant. But there are plenty of things you can do to boost your chances of getting pregnant - beyond the obvious! Here are 10 things you should do when trying to conceive - and 3 you shouldn't.

10 of the Best Scavenger Hunt Ideas for Family Fun {with free printables}

Kids fed up with being off school? Are they complaining there's nothing to do or wanting to be set activities? Set them a challenge! Indoors or outside, there's a fun scavenger hunt that's easy to set up and easy to manage. So keep 'I'm bored!' cries at bay with these fun scavenger hunts.

Delicious Savoury Vegan Mushroom and Leek Pie Recipe

Looking for the perfect vegan pot pie recipe for dinner? This delicious savoury vegan mushroom and leek pie will appeal to both vegans and meat-eaters. Creamy mushrooms and leeks encased in a crispy, golden pie crust, it's a delicious main course for everyone. Serve with new potatoes and lots of delicious green veg. Try it with these amazing roasted new potatoes with asparagus for the perfect meal.

Reluctant Housewife Meets Cleaning Schedule

I may have mentioned (more than once!) not being over-keen on household chores, and in fact I would dearly love a cleaner to float in once a week or so to do the lot. Unfortunately, in the real world that is far from a possibility at present, so Steve and I muddle through it together. We only have a few rooms to do after all, but even that proves a challenge for two anti-cleaners, so we have devised a cleaning schedule.

How to Work from Home During the School Holidays #schoolholidays #summerbreak #workathome #WAHM #parenting

For us work from home mums, having the kids home during the school holidays can mean very little gets done. Having to keep them entertained and fed, plus constant interruptions when you are supposed to be doing a tiny bit of work are challenging to say the least! Here's how to work from during the school holidays.

FREE Summer Camp at Home Planner {with 9 Weekly Themes & Activity Ideas}

Summer camps and school holiday activities may be cancelled this summer but there are still plenty of ways for kids to have fun. How about creating your own summer camp at home? Just grab our free printable Summer Camp At Home Planner which has 9 fun weekly themes your child will love and plenty of amazing activity suggestions.

21 Vegetarian Picnic Food Ideas

If you're seeking inspiration for your next picnic, you've come to the right place. No more soggy sandwiches curling at the edges or limp, uninspiring sausage rolls and quiches. With 21 savoury and sweet picnic ideas, we have all the great food you need to take your next picnic from disaster to dazzlingly delicious. (Recipes with * are also vegan.)

20 Ice Pops You Must Try This Summer

Popsicles or ice lollies seem to be everywhere these days. From being stylishly printed on notebooks and clothes, to floating around in a pool as an inflatable raft. But best of all they are in the freezer chilling and ready to get eaten. These delicious ices are serve not just a tasty summer treat, but also a great way to beat the day’s heat.

20 Awesome Blueberry Desserts

Fresh blueberries are in abundance during the summer, and so delicious. There's no better time to make a fruity dessert than when this little blue berry is in season. This collection of 20 awesome blueberry desserts range from pies to cakes, doughnuts to ice cream, and from scones to muffins, all designed to showcase this tasty berry.

How to Boost Your Immune System Naturally

The best way to avoid colds, flu and other illness this winter is to boost your immune system. There is plenty we can do to reduce the burden on our bodies, improve nutrition, and take beetter care fo ourselves now to prevent ill health later. Follow this guidance from Alison Cullen, Education Manager and Nutritional Therapist at A. Vogel on what weakens, and strengthens, the immune system. Then look forward to a healthy winter and spring.

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