I was given the chance to review the BASE SKNCARE Proactive Age Kit and I jumped at the chance. I am 43 and definitely feeling my age in the last few years (especially running around after a 20 month old.) I have never been brand loyal and used everything from one brand, so I was …
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Author Archives: Keira
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BASE SKNCARE Proactive Age Kit Review
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What is Sleep Regression?
(Photo by Michal Bar Haim on Unsplash) For new parents, their baby’s sleeping routine is a top priority. While parents struggle on with night after night of broken sleep, they continue to comfort their newborns and look for ways to improve their sleep. That’s why it can be so frustrating when you make progress (and finally get some …
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Do you suffer from really heavy periods or Endometriosis?
A lot of people contact us who suffer from really heavy periods or endometriosis wondering if our reusable sanitary pads will work for them and the answer is yes! Endometriosis is defined as a condition where tissue similar to the lining of the womb starts to grow in other places, such as the ovaries and …
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Pranamat review
I have been using the Pranamat massage set for the last few weeks and I wanted to share with you my review. I was initially really interested on reading up about the Pranamat as it had loads of good reviews, for relaxation (who would say no to a daily massage!) as well as for reducing …
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Ideas to lift your mood
It has been a crappy year. For all of us. With the thought of this carrying on into the winter we have to try and be positive and get joy from the things around us. Here are some of the things that have helped me when I am feeling a bit bleurgh! Put your favourite …
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Proper Sleep Safety for SIDS Awareness Month
Your guide to sleep safety for SIDS Awareness Month from We the Parents.org. As mamas, doing the best for our little ones comes naturally. We want them to be healthy, happy, and safe, and when they’re snugly resting up, we want to know they’re not at risk. This means staying informed about a proper, healthy …
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Birth Stories – Lauren’s story
Hi, I am Lauren (or Lolly to my nearest and dearest) and we live in Buckinghamshire, somewhere between MK and Buckingham in a lovely little village. I became a mummy for the first time at 37 years. Refreshingly, I was never referred to as a geriatric mother. Apparently, the age was lifted! My daughter, Eliza, …
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Starting your baby in childcare for the first time.
Starting your baby or toddler in childcare for the first time can be hard! So, Daisy has just started with the childminder. When I talked about this on my stories, there were LOADS of messages. From mums who had been there offering advice, a nursery nurse, a childminder and lots of you wanting to know …
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Thinking about making the switch to reusable cloth pads?
Thinking about making the switch to reusable cloth pads but have some questions, maybe a niggling doubt. Here are some of the frequently asked questions and answers that may help you. I know some people feel a bit grossed out by the thought of dealing with their own blood. Well here’s the thing, firstly the …
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Getting your child ready for starting school
Getting a child ready for school for their first year is tied with all types of emotion. So being prepared can really help in order to keep the excitement but also calm the anxiety that comes with it. With Lily, she was very much ready for school but I think that’s because we were talking …
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