Finding the best places for parents in the Cotswolds and beyond
In The Times newspaper recently, journalist Deborah Ross was calling for influencers to be renamed ‘detestable freeloaders.’ She described anyone who has ‘the ability to influence potential buyers of a product or service by promoting or recommending items on social media,’ as not doing, ‘a single thing to merit this lifestyle,’ and any of their... Continue Reading →
Despite being excited by the opening of the new John Lewis in Cheltenham, writing a blog post about its interesting history and going along to a behind the scenes tour, I can’t help questioning the meaning of its rebranding, ‘Better together: the power of partnership.’ My mum, like thousands of others, has been swept away... Continue Reading →
Have you ever thought about seeing a life coach? I’ve never even considered it before but was offered a free 20-minute session with Life Coach Laura Duggal as part of being a member of the Cheltenham MumBosses. Similar to when I had counselling, it all feels a bit self-indulgent to start with but by the... Continue Reading →
With all the physical issues surrounding having a baby from breastfeeding to lack of sleep, it’s perhaps easy to overlook the mental effects of being a new mother. Many women feel down, fearful or anxious after giving birth but symptoms that go on longer are often a sign of postnatal depression - PND or postnatal... Continue Reading →
Some restaurants and cafes make you feel more welcome than others when you have children. Boston Tea Party is one of those where I’ve always felt relaxed as the staff are so friendly and tolerant! We went along today as we were invited to sample the new menu. We arrived at noon and there was... Continue Reading →
(Addiction: dependence on substances or activities. Synonyms: habit, weakness, compulsion, fixation, enslavement!) My name is Lesley and I’m addicted to gaining followers for my social media. There. I’ve said it. Do I feel relief? Not really as I’m in the grip of it. It started in February when I began my blog. In the blogging... Continue Reading →
1) Dinosaur Weekend at Birdland, Bourton-on-the-Water – Go dinosaur along with bird spotting! You might see us there on Monday! www.birdland.co.uk 2) Olympigs at Cotwold Farm Park – family fun sports day on Monday from 1.30pm. www.cotswoldfarmpark.co.uk 3) Victorian May Day at Sudeley Castle – classic games and a Punch and Judy on the May... Continue Reading →
There are a lot of bloggers out there! I’ve only been doing this since February but many have been going for years. I’ve obviously been having a nose at the competition and as with anything, there really is the Good the Bad and the Ugly! There are loads of different categories about everything you can... Continue Reading →
I took Ed for his first swim lesson this Sunday morning. We got there early and sat waiting, observing the bustle of parents picking up and dropping their kids off poolside. Past swim experiences have been about having a splash about but I felt that he really should start lessons at 3-years-old. Why? I pondered... Continue Reading →