Tag 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 →

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 →

The School Appeal – aka catch 22

So we now have a date for our school appeal, gulp. This should in theory make me feel better but it doesn’t. It gives a single date in time where my childrens’ future… Continue reading →

How Do YOU Choose A School?

With the 31st October deadline for secondary school applications looming, and several recent conversations I have had with people who are moving house NOW in order to be in their desired catchment, I… Continue reading →

And 20 fags for me dad please

Have just sent my 11 year old son to the shop (which is about 200 yards away….) to get a packet of rolls for packed lunch tomorrow and some baked beans to go… Continue reading →

Should We Check Childrens’ BMI?

For National Childhood Obesity Week (4 -10 July 2011), NHS Choices, the health information website for the NHS, is asking parents to to check their child’s body mass index (BMI) and take a… Continue reading →

Mum, can we go to the f****** park?

We are very lucky to have recently had 2 new parks built in our town. They are wonderfully well equipped, easy to access and, of course, free. Sounds good huh. Well in general… Continue reading →