Driving Me Up the Wall – The DVLA, Driving Tests and Me
5th March 2019
I passed my driving test on the ninth attempt. Yes – ninth. Some of my best anecdotes came out of those tests. I once made
Stuttering and Autism
25th February 2019
My son stutters. The way he speaks can vary massively – and does so from hour to hour, from sentence to sentence. Sometimes he will
Win a Pair of Indestructible School Shoes from Treads
18th February 2019
Biggest has always been a cautious child. Being behind with motor skills, and generally anxious, he was never in a rush to run, jump and
The Balancing Act
8th February 2019
There are so many things hanging in the balance. I must push my son to achieve his potential, to leave his comfort zone, to be
Visiting the Aviva Community Fund Winner, Newport Chinese Centre
7th February 2019
The Aviva Community Fund offers projects up and down the country the chance to secure much-needed funding for projects which build stronger and more resilient
Recycled ‘We Love Our Planet’ Valentine’s Wreath Craft
24th January 2019
With Valentine’s Day just around the corner, and Earth Day following not long after, I have teamed up with Lyreco to bring you this ‘We
Rainbow Cake with Petal Icing and Smartie Surprise.
17th January 2019
This year, for Littlest’s 4th birthday, I attempted my most ambitious cake to date. She requested a rainbow cake with rainbow icing and a rainbow
Three Years in Numbers
6th January 2019
Today, Someone’s Mum turns three. In many ways, 2018 was quieter than 2017. There were no award nominations, no blogging conferences, and no leaps in
The Picture Does Not Show it
27th December 2018
A boy and a girl stand in front of a Christmas tree, holding hands, smiles beaming. They are dressed smartly, in tartan and check. The
Pear and Caramel Trifle with Handmade Jazzies
21st December 2018
At Christmas time, we all need recipes that are a feast for the eyes and taste buds, but which don’t cause us so much stress
Yoto Clever Speak for Kids – Review and Giveaway
19th December 2018
Yoto is a new clever speaker made for children, with a library of physical cards that kids control. We were very lucky to try out
Gold Pineapple, Cherry & Banana Cake – with Del Monte
18th December 2018
Pineapple has been a little out of fashion in recent years – but we have a recipe that will make you agree that pineapple needs