Candyfloss & Dreams

6 Years On From Hostel Living

August 3, 2018

Hostel living was a part of my reality for ten months in 2012/13. Sharing a small bedroom with my then two year old daughter, sharing a kitchen, a bathroom with six other families, having a night time curfew and really just trying to get some normality back into my life after leaving my difficult relationship and becoming a single parent. Life wasn’t easy, but it was getting better. Six years on my life is vastly different and so much happier. It's hard to think that I used to live in ... Read more

Summer Infant Pregnancy Body Pillow Review

July 27, 2018

A pregnancy body pillow is an absolute essential and has been one of the best things to have during this actual summer we have. I feel it’s typical that we are actually having a hot summer whilst I’m pregnant and it’s been pretty rough going getting to sleep at night however the Summer Infant Body Pillow has made getting comfortable in the evenings and getting to sleep so much easier. Im now 31 weeks pregnant and a deep and peaceful night sleep is a thing of the past for sure so I am ... Read more

When Should You Allow Visitors After A New Baby?

July 26, 2018

I don't think there is every really the correct time to introduce your new baby to your family and friends but it's something I am starting to think about a lot. When I had Evie I had a lot of visitors in hospital, more so when I got home and my ex inlaws actually turned up out of the blue one evening when she was around a week old to take her out for a walk. It was really overwhelming for me and has really got me quite stressed about people visiting when Baby F is born. It makes it ... Read more

If Your Child is Going Back to School You Need These Tips!

July 25, 2018

Back to School Tips for Parents Going back to school can be a daunting and nerve-wrecking time for many kids, but it can be just as worrisome and stress-inducing for their parents. The weeks leading up to September quickly become a rush of buying school uniform, securing name labels (find name tags here), competing last-minute homework and packing book bags. It can feel like you don’t have a minute to think! For those overwhelmed parents who don’t know where to start, we’ve put ... Read more

B Sensible Bed Sheets Review

July 25, 2018

B Sensible Bedding offers complete protection and breathable, comfortable and stylish sheets and pillow cases for most sized beds and cots too! I recently received a king size sheet and two pillow cases to feature and they really have come at the perfect time considering I’m on the countdown to my waters breaking in this pregnancy and whilst it might not happen during the night or when I’m actually in bed, I’d rather have as much protection as possible. B Sensible King Size Sheet ... Read more