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Options for Healthy Snacks
I’ve spoken to lots of friends over the last few weeks and every single one of them has said to me that they feel as if they are putting weight on. Of course we are all in the same boat, our movement in general has been reduced drastically, which is bound to have an effect
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LGO – Growing Kitchen Scraps
A lot of the waste that we have from our kitchen, that comes from fresh food, can actually be used to grow more food and its surprisingly simple. Spring Onions If, like me, your partial to a spring onion or two, then you may have wondered if there is anything that you can do with
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Let’s Get Crafty (LGC)
We e going to be bringing you lots of fun crafty ideas to keep the kids busy, not just during the lock-down/isolation, (but let’s face it, we all need that), but further afield. The crafts will be everything from games you can make to sensory items, toys to educational activities. The series will be called
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Let’s Get Organised (LGO) – Reducing Waste
The world is gripped with such horror and uncertainty right now, its frightening, but you don’t need any more posts telling you about what’s happening out there, our social media streams are filled with hundreds of posts and everywhere we go online there is more to be seen. So, in an effort to embrace my
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Product Review – It’s Your Story, Personalised Story Book
Every year it becomes increasingly more difficult to find something personal, affordable and unique to give little ones as gifts. This year however, there is an option that will make little ones smile with glee and excitement, especially if they love books! It’s Your Story is a fantastic website that allows you to create a
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Product Review – Top Trumps Juniors
The age old game of Top Trumps is quite synonymous with Christmas and being the perfect stocking filler for kids and grown ups alike. However, younger children have missed out on this great traditions because the game is just too advanced for them. Not any more! Top Trumps Juniors has come to the recuse, providing
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Tattoos, Writing and History. What more could a girl want?
Do you have tattoos? I have 29 and will be getting my 30th on Saturday! I adore them, but to me they are more than just pictures on my skin, they are deeply personal. Each and every one of my pieces have a personal meaning, they may be a memory, part of my personality, represent
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A World of Fairytales
Today I watched Nanny McPhee with Doodle. She absolutely loved it and sat there watching in amazement at this woman who was full of magic and able to fix a world of wrongs. At the end, you know where the wedding is taking place and he almost marries the evil woman, but then Nanny McPhee
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I Want Your Eyes
You know when you become a parent and straight away people start telling you how wonderful them being babies are and how you need to cherish every moment, because they grow up fast and when they hit two their whole personality changes? Yeah, that piece of information is kind of important and you should listen.
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Ch, ch, ch, changes! – New developments
All good things grow and change over time, (insert rude joke here…) and here at The Motherhood, we make no exception to the rule. We are developing and growing and are all rather excited by the changes. You may have seen recently the name Vickytoria pop up here and there. This is a new venture
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Who is in The Motherhood Family
We are a mixed bunch, but work well together and have plenty of fun
Vicky
Mum to Nathan, 13, writer, cake baker, cat lover, and former tea room owner, now runs The Motherhood. Interests include music, driving, travel, crafts, geeky stuff and sleeping. Avid tea and coffee drinker. Likes giraffes and hates rope bridges and bananas.
Wonderland Valkyrie
Former magazine owner who has rubbed shoulders with many a star, now is writing for The Motherhood about being a first time parent, juggling studying art, writing and toddler wrangling. Loves board games and rum, dislikes snowflake culture online.
Gavin
If its technology related, then Gavin will know about it. PC gamer, YouTube watcher, and boyfriend to Vicky. Loves anything geeky related, Milky Way Crispy Rolls, Hardstyle music and long lie ins. Dislikes Logan Paul, with a passion.
You?
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