A blog by a witchy book lover that loves to rant about politics and diet culture
This is a collaborative post. Getting children to eat healthy seems to be one of the most difficult parenting challenges. Some kids seem to only want to eat mac and cheese, fries, cookies, and chicken nuggets; ask them to eat some fruits and vegetables and they ignore it at best, or throw tantrums at worst. So how do you overcome this hurdle? Here are a few helpful tips. Use Healthier Ingredients Pick something your child loves to eat, say a cupcake, and ... Read more
How Do You Child-proof Your Water Feature? One sure way of transforming the look of your property is by adding a water feature. A sprawling pond or pool, a thriving water garden, or a good stone outdoor fountain design can really elevate the atmosphere and change the appearance of your home. Water features can also let you do a lot of fun activities, like swimming and pond dipping, on a daily basis. However, these additional features can also demand extra care from you. They’ll ... Read more
Caravan Holiday Packing When You Can't Drive We are very excited to be off on a Caravan Holiday to the Isle of Wight however neither Adam or I can drive so when it comes to travel we have to navigate public transport. It can be really tough when you're having a staycation and trying not to pack the absolute world, especially with children. We love caravan holidays because they provide a good base for us to explore, are usually pretty affordable and holiday parks usually have great ... Read more
I can not believe I am 28 weeks pregnant! I've been trying to have all my appointments this week so that I can enjoy my holiday next week. So far this pregnancy has been really nice. My blood pressure has been fine, I've had no issues with blood tests and I finally met my consultant. I have been a bit warm this week with the heat and trying to keep hydrated, drinking plenty of water and taking precautions. Adam has been doing the afternoon school runs as it's been so hot and I've been ... Read more
Glasses to Contact Lenses Do you wear contact lenses? It's not something I've ever really considered despite wearing glasses for well over ten years now. I am forever forgetting where I've put my glasses or losing them and replacing a pair can cost a small fortune when you're considering what frames to buy. I do like that glasses can be used as a bit of a fashion statement and there are so many colourful frames now, however, as a parent (who has had her fair share of snapped frames ... Read more