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Happy 7th birthday, Jonah!

Posted on 21st June 202323rd June 2023by Helen Little
Happy 7th birthday, Jonah!

To my Jonah Sammy – happy 7th birthday, Jonah! Happy birthday, my lovely boy. How has your 7th birthday crept around so fast? Here I am again, writing a letter to you about how much you’ve changed in only a year. As you transition from a little kid to a big kid, we’ve learned so […]

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Outdoor adventures: connecting babies with the wonders of nature

Posted on 5th June 202322nd July 2023by Helen Little
Connecting babies with the wonders of nature

Welcome back, my dear friend! In today’s modern world, where screens and gadgets dominate our lives, it’s essential to find ways to reconnect with nature. And what better way to start than by introducing our little ones to the wonders of the great outdoors? Engaging babies with nature not only fosters their sensory development but […]

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Tonies Toniebox review ~ screen-free goodness

Posted on 7th May 202317th June 2023by Helen Little
Tonies Toniebox review

Welcome back, my friend! Today’s share is one I know you’re going to love – it’s my Tonies Toniebox review! What is a Toniebox? If you haven’t seen these smart little boxes before, then you and your kids are in for a treat! The Toniebox is a durable music and story box that’s loved by […]

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Is Five Nights at Freddy’s safe for kids?

Posted on 29th March 202314th May 2023by Helen Little
Is Five Nights at Freddie's safe for kids?

If you have kids who like to play video games, then you’ve probably heard of Five Nights at Freddy’s (FNAF). This popular series of games thrills and delights kids with its jump-scares and creepy animatronic characters. But is Five Nights at Freddy’s safe for kids? My eldest son, 6, is absolutely obsessed with Five Nights […]

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8 reasons why you’re addicted to Lidl

Posted on 2nd February 202329th April 2023by Helen Little
8 reasons why you're addicted to Lidl

In February, a brand new Lidl opened in my home town, and after having practically never set foot in a Lidl in my life, now my addiction to the German discounter is very real. I can’t believe I was missing out on everything Lidl has to offer all this time! What was I thinking? Enjoy […]

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3 things I wish I’d done differently with my third baby

Posted on 13th December 202230th April 2023by Helen Little
3 things I wish I’d done differently with my third baby

Welcome back, my friend! Today’s share is all about the 3 things I wish I’d done differently with my third baby. There are plenty of things I’m glad I did with my babies, but equally there are lots of things I wish I’d done differently, especially with my third baby – Lydia – who seemed […]

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It’s your 4th birthday, Cara!

Posted on 11th November 202211th December 2022by Helen Little
Cara is 4

Dear Cara, Every time I write your birthday letter, I’m never lost for words. You are so full of personality and life. You are unashamedly strong, brave, and bold. It’s your 4th birthday, Cara, and we’re so happy to celebrate with you! This year, I’m remembering how we made the most of every moment in […]

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Happy 1st birthday, Lydia!

Posted on 10th October 20225th December 2022by Helen Little
Lydia is 1

To my dear Lydia, Your first birthday is here, and how we’ve loved being your mummy and daddy for a whole year. What a little treasure you are. Happy 1st birthday, Lydia! Tiny sweetheart, you came into the world so peacefully. Our third child, you’re so happy and contented. You remain utterly sweet natured and […]

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Jonah is 6 ~ happy birthday Jonah!

Posted on 24th June 202224th June 2022by Helen Little
Jonah is 6

To my dear Jonah, Happy birthday to you, my eldest son. Many people would say that you are quiet and sensitive – and that’s certainly true. But you also have a silly and funny side that cracks me up. You’re quite unique, a little bit alternative. I love that! You definitely stand out amongst your […]

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Why is Huggy Wuggy so popular? A parent’s view

Posted on 10th February 202214th May 2023by Helen Little
My kids with their Huggy Wuggy and Kissy Missy toys

You’re probably reading this article because your kids like Huggy Wuggy. The plush blue monster is the latest craze amongst young kids. But you might be asking – why is Huggy Wuggy so popular? And what do parents need to know? But first, who – or what, is Huggy Wuggy? Huggy Wuggy is the antagonist […]

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ISUN SKINCARE 🌿 My youngest two are both sleepi ISUN SKINCARE 🌿 My youngest two are both sleeping, and it's almost school run time. With 4! Ad. But before I do that, I'm delighted to share my thoughts on a very special brand indeed – it’s ISUN Skincare @isunskincare_official! Hailing from the San Juan Mountains in Colorado, ISUN products promise to encourage the light within us to radiate, using wild-crafted and organic herbs, pure plant distillates, essential oils and butters. I was very lucky to be sent several of the brand’s products to try, including ISUN’s Sapphire Travel Pouch containing a mini cleanser, facial oil and moisturiser, and the brand’s wonderful Antioxidant Sun Butter, which protects the skin up to SPF27. The natural fragrances and textures of the Sapphire range of products are perfect for parched post-summer skin. Think soothing cucumber, healing calendula, and calming chamomile. I've not been this obsessed with a skincare line for some time! If you’re a busy parent hoping to carve out some special time for yourself, then this is the skincare brand that’s sure to delight! I feel so pampered using it. Come and find out why this skincare fits into your post-summer routine so well, over on my blog! Link in bio. Have you tried ISUN skincare?
SHE'S HERE! 🌿 I'm updating a bit late, as the l SHE'S HERE! 🌿 I'm updating a bit late, as the little lady came on her due date - over a week ago. Meet Eleanor Hadley Little! We've been in the newborn bubble ever since. 💕 We had a short and uncomplicated #hypnobirthing labour. However she had meconium in the waters and the pushing stage was very short, so she did have some mucous in her system which led to slow-to-start feeding. She's very sleepy and doesn't want to feed much so I'm pumping lots to keep #breastfeeding going. Her brother and sisters dote on her, they just want to mother her all day! It's a busy, busy time. 🙃 We're so in love with her, she's a beautiful little soul 👶 Hope you're having a good bank holiday weekend? I barely know what day it is. 😂
PREGNANCY & THE VAGINAL MICROBIOME 🌿 Ad. Hello PREGNANCY & THE VAGINAL MICROBIOME 🌿 Ad. Hello again - I hope you're doing good and Monday is treating you well? I'm 39 + 4 today, so the end is in sight. I'm tired but excited. Can't be long now! Teaming up with @yourdaye, this pregnancy has given me the chance to answer some really interesting questions. One of these is how does pregnancy change the vaginal microbiome? You probably already know that our vagina, just like our gut and skin, is home to millions of strains of “friendly” and “unfriendly” bacteria, yeasts, and other microorganisms. Luckily, most of the time, these organisms live in perfect balance. Sometimes, this balance is disrupted - causing health problems. Perhaps an infection, thrush, or even affecting our ability to fall pregnant naturally or sustain a healthy pregnancy. I had no idea it could affect our health in so many ways! In my latest blog post, link in bio, I take Daye's Vaginal Microbiome Screening test to find out my vaginal flora and assess the results. In a few weeks, after our baby arrives, I'll take another to compare the results. It's so interesting to learn more about this fascinating area, and there's so much we still don't know about the importance of the body's flora! If you're interested, come and find out the results of my initial screening test, over on my blog! Have you tried a screening test like this before?
37 WEEKS 🌿 None of my clothes fit me, the house 37 WEEKS 🌿 None of my clothes fit me, the house is always a mess, the beds aren't made (thanks summer holidays), but I was feeling cute enough for a selfie 😂 not long to go now until we become a family of 6. 💗 If you're pregnant too, and especially if you're a first time mum, I have a new article up on my blog just for you - 6 ways your skin changes during pregnancy. Pregnancy is a time of wonderful change and upheaval, and of course your skin expresses these changes too. Extra blood, and a lot more hormones – they all contribute to the pregnancy glow we hear so much about. Yet stretch marks are inevitable for most mums-to-be, along with discomfort and hyperpigmentation. What else can you expect? And what's the best way to help yourself? Head over to my blog for the full article. Link in bio. Now, do you have any tricks for keeping kids happy during the summer holidays with little to no energy? 😂 Any advice on becoming a mummy to four?
PERFUME OILS TO SOOTHE, CALM & DESTRESS 🌿 Ad. I PERFUME OILS TO SOOTHE, CALM & DESTRESS 🌿 Ad. I've recently been loving three precious oil blends from Pretty Special Beauty @prettyspecialbeauty. Each focuses on improving wellbeing by promoting restful sleep, balancing positive energy, and helping us to feel more grounded. Perfect for busy, overwhelmed, and stressed parents! 🥰 The brand's talented founder, Lisa, sent me her wonderful perfume oils to try, and today I’m really excited to share them with you. 💜 Beauty Sleep is described as helping to aid and promote a restful sleep as well as open the crown chakra, paving the way for a balanced spiritual life. I keep this perfume oil by the side of my bed to roll over my pulse points before going to sleep. The bottle looks like it contains cornflowers and the fragrance is delicate lavender, it is so soothing. 💓 Heart & Soul brings harmony, balance and support to the heart chakra, allowing positive energy to flow. It has a sweet floral scent and looks like it contains pink rose petals. It’s definitely a happy aroma. Looking at the bottle, it reminds me how to let love in. 💛 Serenity helps draw nervous energy away from the brain and down to the root chakra, helping us to feel more grounded, pragmatic and reassured. This perfume oil, containing yellow petals, sings to me the most. I use it when I’m feeling overwhelmed by the kids' noise. It’s really calming but joyous at the same time. I'm always consistently impressed with Lisa's aromatherapy and formulation skills. She creates the most fragrant and well-considered aromatherapy based skincare products. Give her a shout @prettyspecialbeauty. What are some of your favourite aromatherapy products?
WELEDA STRETCH MARK BODY BUTTER + BABY 4! 🌿 Hel WELEDA STRETCH MARK BODY BUTTER + BABY 4! 🌿 Hello again, my dear! Hold on to your hats, because it's time for a little announcement – I’m expecting our fourth child! Aside from the tiredness, I'm so excited to meet our new bundle of joy in the middle of August! Our family will be big and busy - for sure. Since our skin changes so much during pregnancy, creating a beautiful skincare routine is always a priority for me. So when I learned Weleda @weledauk had released a new Stretch Mark Body Butter, I simply had to try it! I’ve been using it every day since it arrived in the post about 6 weeks ago. And I have to say – I love it. Especially for pregnant mums, it “helps prevent and reduce the appearance of stretch marks”. As you would expect from Weleda, it’s certified natural, vegan – and the non-greasy and fast-absorbing formula promises to improve skin’s elasticity. Think centella asiatica, organic shea butter, rich cocoa butter, and precious oils. It's such a delight and I love the pregnancy massage routine included on the box. A true moment of bliss! Come and find out more about this body butter, over on my blog! Link in bio. What's your favourite body butter right now?
THE ORDINARY FOR BUSY MUMS 🌿 Happy friday to yo THE ORDINARY FOR BUSY MUMS 🌿 Happy friday to you! Wishing you the loveliest of weekends ahead. Today over on my blog, link in bio, I'm talking about The Ordinary @theordinary! In case you didn't know, The Ordinary is a science-backed yet affordable skincare line who quite rightly believe that quality skincare belongs to everybody. But with so many products in their lineup to choose from, and some baffling ingredients to wade through, how do busy mums pick the best essentials for them? In this article, we look at The Ordinary skin care essentials for busy mums, so that we can build a simple yet effective skin care routine. These products suit everybody, are affordable, and best of all they’re totally effective. The routine is perfect for skin care beginners – simply include the items you do or don’t want. It includes a moisturising all-in-one cleanser, acid-based toner, 2 serums to hydrate and treat, a hydrating and protective moisturiser, a glow-boosting facial oil, and of course – a sunscreen. You’ll also find a weekly treatment to keep your skin in tip top condition. Head over to my link in bio to read the post. Have you tried The Ordinary? What's your favourite product?
HAPPY BIRTHDAY JONAH 🌿 Every parent ever says t HAPPY BIRTHDAY JONAH 🌿 Every parent ever says this, but I can't believe my little boy is 7! If you've followed me for a while, you'll know that each year, I write to my children on their birthday as a special keepsake of their year. Jonah's birthday is a special time, as it's not only his birthday, it’s the anniversary on which we became parents for the first time. 💙💕 As he's transitioned from a little kid to a big kid, we’ve learned so much more about him, and who he is. Curious, studious, quiet, detailed – dare I say verging on nerdy? Sometimes daft, and yet totally loveable are just some of the ways I can describe him. Come and read the full letter, over on my blog! Link in bio.
POWDERED CLEANSERS 🌿 For #texturetuesday, a mas POWDERED CLEANSERS 🌿 For #texturetuesday, a mashup of two of my favourite powdered cleansers bubbling into action on contact with water. The refreshingly zingy @niniorganics Nini Organics Natura Detox Foam, and the sensationally spicy The Clean Dirt by @maylindstromskin May Lindstrom. And over on my blog today, link in bio, I'm talking about why powdered facial cleansers make such a good choice for busy mums. ✅ Combine cleansing with other benefits like brightening and exfoliating all in one step. ✅ Relief from sensitive skin during pregnancy or hormonal change, since there is no water in a powdered facial cleanser, and likely fewer or no preservatives. ✅ You can also use more or less water for a more thorough or more gentle cleanse, putting you in complete control. ✅ Powdered facial cleansers are fun. Who doesn’t love using their fingers to mix up bubbly potions? These sensory concoctions do more than cleanse and treat – they engulf the senses in sound, texture, and scent. There’s so much to love! Learn even more over on my blog. Have you tried a powdered facial cleanser? I'd love to hear your favourites!
NEW-IN WELEDA SKIN FOOD 🌿 Ad. How was your week NEW-IN WELEDA SKIN FOOD 🌿 Ad. How was your weekend? We had a nice one taking our kids to swimming lessons for the first time. They loved it! Back to school today though, and I've found a little time for sharing the skincare I love. Over on my blog today, link in bio, I'm sharing the new-in Weleda Skin Food (@weledauk) range. If you don't know them already, Weleda products allow us to take care of our skin in the most natural and holistic way. I love the focus on wellbeing and connecting humans with nature. It’s always been at Weleda’s core and it’s why they’re one of my favourite beauty brands. In my latest blog post, I try two of the new Skin Food products – the Nourishing Cleansing Balm, and Ultra Light Dry Oil. 🌿 Skin Food Nourishing Cleansing Balm Nourishes the skin while melting away make-up with its oil-to-milk formula, for clean and soft skin. I absolutely love how hardworking this balm is, especially when it comes to removing even stubborn eye makeup. It really is a workhorse, all the while nourishing and soothing the skin. It’s such a feel-good product. A new favourite for sure! 🌿 Skin Food Ultra Light Dry Oil Perfect for summer, a bi-phase light-weight oil spray for body and face to bring intensive moisture and nourishment and leave us with soft, glowing skin. I love its sunny and happy fragrance and how it sinks into my skin beautifully for moisturised and comfortable skin throughout the day. ➡️ Come and find out more about these new products, over on my blog. Link in bio. Have you tried Skin Food or any of the new Skin Food products?
MULTI-MOLECULAR WEIGHT HYALURONIC ACID 🌿Hello a MULTI-MOLECULAR WEIGHT HYALURONIC ACID 🌿Hello again, my dear! How was your bank holiday weekend? Ours was busy - we're going on holiday next week. Our first proper holiday in 5 years. We're all so excited! Skincare wise, you can be sure the one serum I'll be taking is hyaluronic acid based. Hydration please! We all know and love hyaluronic acid, don’t we? But do you know that the molecular weight of your hyaluronic acid can make a big difference to the long-term hydration and wrinkle-smoothing capabilities of your skincare? It’s true! And in my latest blog post I’m going to share everything I know, what the experts say – plus tell you all about some of my favourite multi-molecular weight hyaluronic acid serums so you can try them for yourself. I'm sharing two I've tried from @true_skincare and @balancemeskincare and there are many others too which I'll touch on briefly. Come and find out why using multiple weights of HA is such a game changer - over on my blog! Link in bio. Do you use hyaluronic acid in your skincare routine?
SCREEN-FREE ENTERTAINMENT (ad) 🌿  Hello agai SCREEN-FREE ENTERTAINMENT (ad) 🌿  Hello again, my dear. I hope you're enjoying the royal celebrations? 🎉 With the long bank holiday weekend keeping us indoors thanks to rain, we've been making the most of our new @tonies_uk Toniebox. 🎵 This durable music and story box is loved by kids and adults alike. It’s totally screen-free and ever so easy for kids to use on their own.  My 18 month old and 4 year old daughters absolutely adore it – at bedtime, mealtimes, and at play time. It's truly helped me and my 18 month old through weaning from breastfeeding and building a new bedtime routine that doesn't involve feeding to sleep. With hundreds of well-loved characters to choose from, each with delightful stories and songs to share, this one is guaranteed not to end up on the shelf. In fact, the Toniebox is played with, on average, 148 times more than usual gifted toys! My kids really enjoy using it. The stories are so lovely, and as a 40-something parent it takes me back to times of listening to traditionally narrated stories on a cassette deck. Did you have one of these? Come and find out everything about the Tonie box - and why it's such a wholesome replacement to screen time for your little one - over on my blog! Link in bio. Have you tried a music box before?
UREA & LACTIC ACID FOOT CREAM FORMULA 🌿 Happy M UREA & LACTIC ACID FOOT CREAM FORMULA 🌿 Happy Monday to you. 💛 After a lovely weekend in the garden, today we're hiding away from the rain 😂 Luckily there's a little time to focus on what I love. Sharing skincare! Do you have cracked heels on your feet? My Urea & Lactic Acid Foot Cream promises to help make cracked heels and dry skin a thing of the past. You may already know you can’t just apply moisturiser or balm to this area to stop the cracking. What you need is exfoliation! My hydrating and minty foot cream stars urea and lactic acid as its superstar ingredients. ✔️ Urea helps to drive the lactic acid deep into dead skin on the feet. ✔️ Lactic acid deeply exfoliates by loosening the bonds between dead skin cells so that they come away. ✔️ Mint and eucalyptus essential oils refresh and deodorise. Come and find out how to make it, over on my blog. Link in bio. How do you treat your feet? 💛
NALA'S BABY 🌿 Hello again, my dear friend! It's NALA'S BABY 🌿 Hello again, my dear friend! It's been a while since I posted here. I hope you're doing okay? Today I’m delighted to share with you a natural skincare line especially for babies and little ones that’s captured my heart! It’s Nala’s Baby @nalasbabyuk! This cute and natural skincare line was awarded Best Baby Skincare range of 2023, and it’s easy to see why. The range is 99% naturally derived, dermatologist approved, and suitable for even the most sensitive or eczema prone skins. Think bath and body products with sumptuous cocoa and shea butters, soothing chamomile and oats, hibiscus, and several fragrance free products, too. My daughters absolutely love the four products we're currently using, including Body Wash & Shampoo, Body Lotion, Nighttime Oil, and Bubble Bath. Come and find out why I love this line so much, over on my blog. Link in bio. What skincare are you loving at the moment?
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