Top ethical gifts for Mothers Day

It is only since having my own children that I really have ‘got’ the importance of celebrating motherhood and although I don’t like to be told when this should be I still feel its important to show my mum how much she means to me on Mother’s Day.  And I also enjoy my husband and [...]

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Put your partner before the children

A new book says parents should put their children second to their marriage to ensure family wellbeing. The advice comes from family therapist and Wall Street Journal writer David Code, in a new book entitled To Raise Happy Kids, Put Your Marriage First. He claims children who receive too much attention from overanxious “helicopter parents”, [...]

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Ethical ideas for Valentines Day ideas that don’t cost the earth

This year I am going to be in Thailand for Valentines Day so I need to make sure that I leave something romantic but ethical for my green husband. 1. Etsy is the perfect place to get a truly unique gift for yourself or your other half with a totally clear conscience about where it [...]

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Confessions of a parent

Parent confidential is a place where you can go to rant, confess or get something that’s bothering you off your chest anonymously. Maybe it’s the husband, the mother in law or even the kids. At parent confidential you can scream till your heart’s content without judgement and with support. Sounds like great free therapy to [...]

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A cheats way to making your own christmas decorations

If you are thinking about making some christmas decorations but don’t know where to start read on… The internet is amazing for this sort of thing with lots of dowloadable templates and instructions.  Here are a few that we like Print and colour these ideas from CBeebies, or get your kids making their own Christmas [...]

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Rex’s birthday…the reality

So did my best intentions pay off? Well actually yes they did…Like most things in life the answer to my questions presented itself to me when I least expected it.  I wanted to give Rex a party without all the waste and cost associated with it. I made the cake recipe previously posted which the [...]

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Top birthday presents for a 1 year old boy.

Mum to be Melissa asked me to suggest the best presents for a one year old.  They are not exclusively ‘green’ but a mix including ones that they will just love! 1.  Hedgehog long sleeved top -£12.00.  This week Green Baby are offering a 20% discount if you quote PRIMA and buy before Oct 31.  [...]

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