PERSONALISED KIDS BOOKS FROM WONDERBLY
'You love Daddy this much' and 'dared to dream' are 2 excellent personalised Wonderbly books that we were kindly sent. Toddler and Mummy very much approve!
View PostPUT YOURSELF FIRST – A VERY TIMELY BOOK REVIEW
"Put Yourself First" - a book review but also an instruction. Marianne Killick takes the complexity of the working mum and sets out some excellent ways to put yourself first for the benefit of you and the whole family! Very timely indeed.
View PostKEEPING POSITIVE IN A PANDEMIC
In amongst the stress and anxiety that the current pandemic is creating for us all, there are snippets of positivity to focus on. They are trivial, but right now they are the big things, so I've written them down to focus on.
View PostTHE 3 PEAS IN WINTER
The 3 peas in winter - miserable weather, a house extension and global uncertainty.. An interesting few months...
View PostTHE GARDEN PROJECT
Last summer Chalcraft & Clay and Bean Nicholson landscaped and planted our garden and it's spectacular. Sam's vision, their ingenuity. We all love it!
View PostAN ODE TO MY MATERNITY LEAVE
Going back to work and having the little one in nursery is excellent, but there are plenty of things to miss about maternity leave too
View PostFAMILY DAY AT LEPE COUNTRY PARK
Lepe Country Park is by the sea on the Solent in Hampshire and is lovely for a day out. Good food, play area, beach, history and plenty of good walks.
View Post2020 TRAVEL WISHES
I used to start the year with a bucket list, of places I wanted to tick off visiting. But I’ve gone off that idea over the last few years. People would say, oh away again, and for whatever reason it was we wanted or needed to be away again, they had a point!…
View PostTHREE PEAS IN AUTUMN
Three peas in Autumn - our ramblings, holidays and other hi-jinks, including Cornwall, Greece, leaves and walking!
View PostCORNWALL: FUN & LAUGHTER ON A RAINY HOLIDAY
Four days in Cornwall in the rain isn't really what you want from a summer holiday. No bother - even a rainy day on the beach is an adventure for a baby.
View PostFAMILY 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.
View PostBABY-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.…
View PostSUN 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.
View PostTHREE 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!
View PostHIS 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
View Post73 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!
View PostTHE 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.
View PostMY 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!
View PostTHE 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.
View PostADAPT & 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!
View PostTHREE 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
View PostHANDMADE 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!
View PostDORSET 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!
View PostBOOK 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.
View PostTRAVEL 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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