Following on from ‘Socially Recognised Mothering Standards - Pregnancy, Birth & Newborn‘.
9. One should purchase the most expensive pram and swan about like a modern ‘Yummy Mummy’ during the entire first year.
10. One should lavish the child with gifts and expensive clothes, but the child should not become ’spoiled’ in the [...]

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What is it about parenting and public transport that doesn’t mix?
The day before yesterday, I took the bus down to the village, I’d like to say that this was in an effort to be more green, alas, it was more to do with hubby’s 4.45am start time (he needed the car), who just so happens [...]

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I have been asked to take a look at the BabySock and give my opinions (I’m pretty good at that!).
I have been paid a small fee to do this, however, it’s the kind of site/product/business I like to champion. Why?
I’m fascinated by Mums, who, through the journey of motherhood come up with products and [...]

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Just a quick post to express my (Erin’s) love of the Usborne touch & feel range. We have five now and I would highly recommend them for children of Erin’s age (14 mths). She happily sits and ‘reads’ these books alone and loves the touchy feely aspect, we also bought one for a [...]

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Today was a busy day, first I started a new work at home job, then this afternoon I helped a friend with her wedding invitations.
Erin enjoyed some ‘Daddy Time’. Together they produced these white chocolate crispy cakes

(I’m not quite sure if the spring onion in the background is for garnish?!?!)
I was informed [...]

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A littlemummy reader gave me the idea for this activity. Simply mix cornflour and water to make the weirdest substance ever, you need to try it to see
We had an absolute blast (as you can see!). In fact it’s probably the best activity we’ve done so far. It’s a little messy, [...]

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We recently celebrated a first birthday. Erin received a lot of excellent gifts, here’s what I would have bought for a one year old.
1. Books
Books would be my number one choice. Erin loves them, they last for a long time and aren’t that expensive. Oh, and they are educational too
2. [...]

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Jack and Olivia were the most popular names in 2006. Thomas was second, that was our boy’s name until I gave birth to a beautiful girl and called her Erin!

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1. Accept Hand-Me-Downs
Don’t be too proud to accept second hand goods, the money you save can be used to buy other baby products. Alternatively put the savings into a trust fund, your baby will be pleased you did when they turn eighteen.
2. Don’t Go On A Spending Spree
As tempting as it may [...]

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Erin and I had a spare five minutes so we played a little game which I have called Cups ‘n’ Buttons.
I used stacking cups, but any small tub or dish will do. I took four of the cups and hid a white chocolate button underneath one, mixed them up and let Erin search for [...]

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