The Family Blog
The Best Christmas Lights in Longlevens
One of our favourite hobbies at this time of year is to go out as a family and look at all the pretty Christmas lights. Here in Longlevens, we are lucky to have some gorgeous displays, so I thought I’d share with you some of the best Christmas lights in Longlevens...
5 Easy (and Free) Ways to Support Your Friend or Family Member’s Business
As someone who spends a lot of time around fellow business owners, it really surprised me when I had a conversation with a good friend who had no idea how easily he could show support for my business. I figured there must be lots of other people out there in the same...
Baby Groups in Cheltenham
After the success of my 'Baby classes in Cheltenham and Gloucester' article, I thought I'd get started with some new posts helping families to find activities here in Gloucestershire. This is your list of baby groups available to you in Cheltenham. This page is under...
Baby Groups in Gloucester
After the success of my 'Baby classes in Cheltenham and Gloucester' article, I thought I'd get started with some new posts helping families to find activities here in Gloucestershire. So I'll start first with baby groups in Gloucester; I hope you find it useful. If...
A year of grief: What I’ve learned
I am not being dramatic when I say that this last year has been the worst of my life. And I know that's a miserable way to start this blog. But it's the honest truth. You see (for those who don't know), this time last year, I heard the words that no one wants to hear:...
What to pack in your hospital bag
Whether you're the organised mum pre-packing months in advance, or perhaps you're in need of some desperate help packing at the last second, I'm here to help! I've invited Faye Czajkowski-Davis, mum of three, midwife, and owner of Motherhood in Mind to take us through...
End of School Year Gift for Teachers
Although I'm not quite there yet, I'm gearing up to embrace life as a school mum. My little boy is heading off to school in September and I have no doubt that his teachers will have a huge impact on his life going forwards. Do you have a special teacher that you or...
End of the School Year: Yet Another Milestone For Your Children
This year marks my first year of being aware of school, I guess, beyond the fact that it causes major traffic on the roads twice a day! My little one is heading off to school in September and I know I'm going to be that mum who's documenting every step of the way. If...
Mummy and Me: A Client Testimonial
Katie is an amazing photographer. I already knew this from having had a maternity photoshoot with her whilst pregnant with my youngest, so I was excited about the ‘Mummy & Me’ photoshoot in Katie’s studio. I was given information beforehand so I felt at ease with...
Katie is a lovely person and made me feel totally at ease during my maternity photoshoot, which I was a little apprehensive about! The pictures are gorgeous and something to treasure forever.