FAMILY STAY AT THE BEDRUTHAN HOTEL

FAMILY STAY AT THE BEDRUTHAN HOTEL

The Bedruthan Hotel in Cornwall is truly family friendly. What it lacks in beauty it more than makes up for in facilities, family focus, wine lists and views.

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BABY-FREE NIGHT AT THE PIGSTY AT PITT

BABY-FREE NIGHT AT THE PIGSTY AT PITT

We were invited to stay at the newly opened Pigsty. Views are all my own… But in summary, book it, tell your friends, then book it again! It was our first night away together without the baby so it had to meet a high standard and it absolutely did! Ten minutes from Winchester.…

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SUN CARE: GREEN PEOPLE SUN & TRAVEL COLLECTION

SUN CARE: GREEN PEOPLE SUN & TRAVEL COLLECTION

Green People kindly sent us their Sun & Travel lotions to try and some organic sun cream for baby. We're big fans of these organic and ethical products.

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THREE PEAS SUMMER ADVENTURES

THREE PEAS SUMMER ADVENTURES

What a busy summer. Back to work and off to nursery. Some time off. Nasty bugs behind us, almost forgotten. And many happy adventures and milestones too!

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HIS FIRST BIRTHDAY

HIS FIRST BIRTHDAY

His first birthday - a little blog for me to capture the happy memories and photos. Such a fun weekend for us all, smiles, parties, candles and a tractor

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73 THINGS ABOUT ME – BLOGGER VERSION OF VOGUE’S 73 QUESTIONS

73 THINGS ABOUT ME – BLOGGER VERSION OF VOGUE’S 73 QUESTIONS

Here's 73 things about me for my new readers! It's a bloggers version of Vogue's 73 Questions! A good bit of fun and something different for the blog!

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THE NOWABABY COOL BREEZE SEAT LINER

THE NOWABABY COOL BREEZE SEAT LINER

We were sent the Nowababy Cool Breeze Seat Liner to try just as the heatwave arrived. Here's my review. I think it is fantastic and it keeps my baby cool.

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MY BABY IS ONE: 12 THINGS IN 12 MONTHS

MY BABY IS ONE: 12 THINGS IN 12 MONTHS

A year ago I was in hospital with a new born and no guidebook! Yesterday we celebrated him being a one year old! The year that changed our lives!

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THE END OF MY MATERNITY LEAVE

THE END OF MY MATERNITY LEAVE

Maternity leave has come to an end. A year ago, it felt like such a long time. Today it feels like a few moments ago. My thoughts on work & nusery.

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ADAPT & THRIVE IN TRAVEL

ADAPT & THRIVE IN TRAVEL

My travel superpower is an ability to adapt & thrive. Being able to adapt is essential: for life, work and travel. I’ve such happy & varied travel memories!

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THREE PEAS IN SPRING

THREE PEAS IN SPRING

Another blink and miss it season! Plenty of time at home, a little jaunt to Dorset and even a fortnight at work! Months 8, 9 and 10 of Baby P's little life flew by, one milestone after the other

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HANDMADE PARTIES – DINOSAUR EXCAVATION PARTY

HANDMADE PARTIES – DINOSAUR EXCAVATION PARTY

A fantastic childrens party for dinosaur enthusiasts in the New Forest. We were invited to try out this new party concept and it set the bar very high!

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DORSET MINIBREAK

DORSET MINIBREAK

Had you asked 10 months ago if a minibreak with a baby could be relaxing I'd have laughed... Well, a Dorset staycation through a baby's eyes is magical, and relaxing!

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BOOK REVIEW FOR MUMS – THE JOY OF BEING

BOOK REVIEW FOR MUMS – THE JOY OF BEING

Marina Pearson's new book supports mums in stressing less and living more. I found helpful and thought provoking ideas to approach my working mum life.

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TRAVEL WITH A BABY – 65 TIPS

TRAVEL WITH A BABY – 65 TIPS

With research, learning and practice, stress-free travel with a baby is possible! I did a lot of research - friends, blogs, google and learning by doing. 65 handy tips for other new mums anxious about taking their first trip with baby.

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THE BIG MUMMY BLOG SHARE – JULY

THE BIG MUMMY BLOG SHARE – JULY

Welcome to the first Mummy blog share! This month it's an introduction to the Blogging Mummy called: Meet the Blogging Mummy.

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ANOTHER DAY ANOTHER BLUEBELL AND OTHER WINCHESTER WANDERINGS

ANOTHER DAY ANOTHER BLUEBELL AND OTHER WINCHESTER WANDERINGS

Another day, another bluebell hunt... Living where we do we're spoilt for choice and baby loves a forest stroll! As well as coffee, cake and a play date!

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MY PREGNANCY AND BIRTH DIARY

MY PREGNANCY AND BIRTH DIARY

39+1 weeks on from baby arriving at 39+1 weeks I am finally sharing my pregnancy and birth diary. I am so glad to have this diary as already I have forgotten so much.

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WEANING: EARLY ADVENTURES WITH FOOD

WEANING: EARLY ADVENTURES WITH FOOD

I was nervous about weaning, convinced baby would choke on every mouthful and hate everything I cooked. Happily, apart from one demoralising blip, so far he loves food. A great result for us both! Him as he loves his meals and me as I’m finally learning to cook and menu plan! As with…

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IF MY BABY COULD TALK – 8 MONTHS OF WONDER

IF MY BABY COULD TALK – 8 MONTHS OF WONDER

If my baby could talk, I wonder what he would say about all the little things in every day life… What do all those little smiles, laughs, or cries as we go about all the little things in the day really mean. What is he thinking and feeling? So as we hit our…

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THREE PEAS IN WINTER

THREE PEAS IN WINTER

Three peas in winter - a round up of sun, sand and seasonal adventures

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FAMILY HOLIDAY IN ABU DHABI AND 32 TRAVEL TIPS

FAMILY HOLIDAY IN ABU DHABI AND 32 TRAVEL TIPS

It’s daunting booking a long haul flight and family holiday with a six month old… More daunting, given our history, was booking it before he arrived, when he was still a dream. When we found out we were pregnant we had an amazing trip to Kerala planned and paid for… We backed out…

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SPARKS OF TRAVEL JOY

SPARKS OF TRAVEL JOY

There’s plenty of joy in life without travel, thankfully. But there’s something about travel, or an adventure, that really sparks joy in me. Travelling less now that we have a little one, I have pondered what sparks joy for me in a trip. Champagne, especially the first sip that says ‘we are on…

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CAPTURING THE PERFECT BABY PHOTO

CAPTURING THE PERFECT BABY PHOTO

We were invited to this baby photo shoot which included a complimentary printed image. Hands up if you are one of those mothers that takes all the pictures of your baby, every day?.. I suspect I’m not alone in that habit!? Our babies grow and change so quickly that each and every smile…

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UK SWIMWEAR: BEACH WARDROBE STAPLES

UK SWIMWEAR: BEACH WARDROBE STAPLES

When you go on holiday with a baby there’s a lot of luggage… A hold bag full of his clothes and nappies… A hand luggage case with things that might be needed for the flight… Another hand luggage case full of milk and food (picked up at Boots airside)… A pushchair… A baby…

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