Category Archive: children

Free Money? Yes, really…

Free money! Yes, literally and yes, really… I have been using KidStart when I buy things on the internet – M&S, Amazon, Sainsburys, Expedia, Mothercare, Boden, Disney, Boots, Wickes, Debenhams, for tickets, furniture,… Continue reading →

Do YOU have to reapply to the CSA?

From June 2014 all new applications for child maintenance are processed via the Child Maintenance Service. However, a representative of the CSA has confirmed to me today that ALL existing CSA cases are… Continue reading →

An Afternoon’s Fun With Epic Straws! #epicstraws

I don’t often take up offer to review products in return for a guaranteed post, however the Cravendale Epic Straws combined two things that my boys love so it seemed rude not to! Both… Continue reading →

Made With Love

I’m so touched, my lovely boys have just presented me with these ‘for all the lovely things you’ve done for us’ – how sweet is that! From my dyslexic 10 year old, who… Continue reading →

Does YOUR child use the school toilets?

I’ve noticed that when I pick my boys up from school they are always busting to use the toilet. I hadn’t really thought anything of it until I jokingly said to my oldest… Continue reading →

Mother’s Day Meme

This meme was created by over at More Than A Mum as a way of celebrating motherhood in the run up to Mother’s Day. I have been tagged for this meme by the lovely Kate… Continue reading →

Origami Butterfly

A close up pic of one of my mother’s day gifts, it’s an articulated origami butterfly patiently made by my 10 year old.

The School Appeal Hearing

I can honestly say that the weeks leading up to the appeals were the most stressful of my life. You’d have to know me to be aware that I wouldn’t say that lightly.… Continue reading →

The Essex Baby & Toddler Show #win #tickets

I have 4 pairs of tickets to The Essex Baby Show (sponsored by KidAround) on Sunday 16 October 2011! To enter, please RT on twitter and comment below – winners will be picked… Continue reading →

Wot No Lollipop Lady?

UPDATE: There is a vacancy for a school crossing patrol assistant in Colchester if anyone is interested in applying please click here for details… I am genuinely saddened to have received a text… Continue reading →