Gifts Christmas gift ideas for Secret Santa 2019 by MummyConstant 2nd December 201924th January 2020. I thought it would be a good idea to post some ideas for Secret Santa 2019, these are ideally for work colleagues or if you have a group of friends. I find it really hard to buy for these things sometimes as this year I have absolutely no idea who the person is I am…
Reviews How do Escape Rooms work? by MummyConstant 18th October 201919th October 2019. Ever since the first escape room opened in 2007, they have spread from Japan to Eastern Europe to the United States. The rooms are great for bonding with friends and corporate team building. I absolutely loved it. You may be thinking of hosting an event at one of these rooms, but wondering what exactly they…
Reviews Four ways to relax when the kids go back to school by MummyConstant 4th October 201824th May 2019. The new school year is upon us, which means parents are breathing a sigh of relief after being constantly occupied by their children for the span of the summer holidays. While the school terms bring their own unique forms of stress and strife, they’re a chance for parents to relax into a routine, following some…
Reviews How to get your children ready for uni by MummyConstant 27th September 201827th September 2018. As a parent, you learn to look out for your kids over the years and it is important that they are ready for any situation that life throws at them. Going off to university can be quite an overwhelming experience for a lot of people and if your child is planning to do this in…
kids Getting the family ready to attend a wedding by MummyConstant 22nd August 201822nd August 2018. Weddings are fantastic affairs. The kids can play with their friends and distant cousins and you get to catch up with everyone. Plus, of course, you usually end up with some wonderful family photos. But, getting everyone for that great family occasion can be a bit stressful. There is a lot to do and think…
kids Do we really make the most of maternity leave? by MummyConstant 15th February 201814th February 2018. As a new mum, the option of maternity leave might be a stretched out time in your life that feels like ages, but let me assure you, that time goes quickly. Whether it is six weeks, three months, six or twelve months or even longer that you get to take off with your little one,…
Reviews Tips for having fun with your fellow mums by MummyConstant 4th January 20185th January 2018. Raising a young family is a stressful and complicated process. That is why you need to have plenty of people that you can rely on when times get tough. Otherwise, you may find it a real struggle to cope with the demands of being a parent. When you are establishing your social circle, it is…
Reviews How a Professional DJ can offer cutting edge entertainment to your party by MummyConstant 21st November 201721st November 2017. When you plan a party, you want it to be flawless. What are the important aspects of a successful party, have you wondered? The most important factor is that a party should be making happy memories for guests and hosts to remember for a long time to come, or in some cases (like a wedding)…
Gifts 4 Products that are perfect for anyone who is always in a rush by MummyConstant 25th October 201725th October 2017. If you are an extremely busy person, it may start to feel as though there just aren’t enough hours in the day. Dealing with excessive amounts of stress can be extremely bad for your physical and mental wellbeing, which is why you need to take control. Make sure that you are doing everything in your…
kids Exciting children’s stories from Julia Donaldson by MummyConstant 29th September 201719th July 2018. We recently received two fabulous children’s stories written by Julia Donaldson: The Ugly Five and Zog and the Flying Doctors. They are both brilliant books and illustrated by Axel Scheffler, the kiddies recognise the drawings from The Gruffalo. I love seeing them excited to read a story and listen to the conversation that they have…
Home Reviews 5 steps for moving to an area that is good for your kids by MummyConstant 14th September 201715th September 2017. When you’re moving home, there are a lot of important factors that you need to take into consideration. This is especially true if you’re raising a young family. If you’re moving outside of your local area, you’ll need to make sure that your new location is suitable for your children. To move home is an…
Life Style How to plan an ideal vacation with your girlfriends by MummyConstant 21st August 201721st August 2017. Everyone deserves a little getaway once in a while. One of the perfect ways to spend your time off is having fun with your girlfriends. As long as you’re all together, you know it’ll be a wonderful vacation. Be sure to plan out the details ahead of time, so you’re not scrambling to come up…
Life Style How to have me time the right way by MummyConstant 17th July 201717th July 2017. As a parent, it’s always important to remember that you are a person still! It can be easy to forget all the things you used to do before you had your children, and it’s important to go back to these things every once in a while to give you a much needed break from the…
Travel A family springtime staycation in Norfolk #Travel by MummyConstant 4th May 20174th May 2017. Going on holiday for us is not all about airports and hours of travelling across the world. We have fabulous memories of holidays that we’ve taken right here in the UK. Over Easter we went away to Norfolk, a really short drive and we had a fabulous holiday. We went away with friends too which…
kids Parenthood pampering – a grandiose guide to throwing the perfect baby shower by MummyConstant 6th March 201719th July 2018. There is no occasion more beautiful than celebrating the blessing of a baby. Whether it’s your own baby shower or that of a loved one, toasting the bub and mummy-to-be is the first of many treasured memories the two will share. Now tailoring a baby shower worthy of nine months of discomfort – that’s the…
Family A wintery day at my favourite beach: Wells-Next-The-Sea by MummyConstant 22nd January 201722nd January 2017. I adore the beach at Wells-Next-The-Sea, from the carpark with the new Joules hut to the miles and miles of sand. I do not think we have ever been there and had a bad experience, it’s great for the dogs and the children as there is just so much to do and so much space…
kids Ravensburger Woodland Friends giant floor puzzle by MummyConstant 24th November 201619th July 2018. We love this Woodland Friends giant floor puzzle by Ravensburger, it’s a 60 piece puzzle that once completed offers another game to play with the children. Daddy had fun testing the children’s knowledge about woodland animals. They guessed some of the answers correctly that even I wasn’t expecting.
Reviews Encouraging acceptance of others by MummyConstant 30th November 2015. Children are being brought up in increasingly multi-cultural societies. The globalisation of family life means that, more than any other time, children are being exposed to people from different countries, cultures, religions, ethnicities and abilities. Helping your child to tolerate and accept difference is an important part of parenting in the 21st century.
Beauty & Fashion Clothing subscriptions: The hottest new gift in shopping for your friends and family by MummyConstant 24th November 2015. The hottest new way to shop for everything from razors to ties, socks to innerwear, and even full wardrobe is to join a replenishing subscriptions for these items. While Amazon got ahead of the game with the subscription option for items you might consider replenishing frequently (think paper plates, diapers, or cleaning supplies) it wasn’t…
Reviews What hobbies will you encourage? by MummyConstant 1st May 2015. I am completely convinced that come September, Noah will have his new friends and have new interests and want to get involved in new sports and hobbies. Will he love his little car collection anymore? Will he still have his huge fascination with trains? Or will he want to be the worlds next pro ice…
Competitions It’s Thomas & Friends 70th birthday by MummyConstant 27th January 2015. This year it is Thomas & Friends 70th birthday, can you believe little Thomas has been entertaining our children for 70 years? To celebrate 2015 as the year of friendship for Thomas & Friends, and to mark the iconic brand’s 70th birthday, primary school classes across the country are being invited to enter a singing competition…
Competitions It's Thomas & Friends 70th birthday by MummyConstant 27th January 2015. This year it is Thomas & Friends 70th birthday, can you believe little Thomas has been entertaining our children for 70 years? To celebrate 2015 as the year of friendship for Thomas & Friends, and to mark the iconic brand’s 70th birthday, primary school classes across the country are being invited to enter a singing competition…
Reviews #DoraAndFriends – Into the City! Twitter Party Monday 3rd November by MummyConstant 31st October 2014. What are you doing on Monday the 3rd of November between 4pm and 6pm? Hanging around on Twitter for a fantastic Dora and Friends Twitter party that’s what! Thank you UKMumsTV! I hope you are ready for the fun and games. We have a pinata, cupcakes to decorate and there will be pass the parcel…
recipes #Recipe: Pizza making fun by MummyConstant 22nd July 2014. We are very lucky to have great friends, that are great cooks and we were invited over for a pizza making session for the children to make their own pizza’s and then eat them afterwards. They really enjoyed it and the pizza’s looked, smelt and tasted absolutely beautiful.
Family …Thursday thoughts: Week 4 by MummyConstant 12th September 2013. Week 4 and another chance to honour my Grandad’s intelligent and wonderful life! Thursday Thoughts. Grandad’s favourite day was a Thursday, the significant things always happened on a Thursday: births, celebrations and he even left us on a Thursday. Please feel free to share your Thursday Thoughts too…
Isla Rae Bank holiday weekend fun by MummyConstant 7th May 2013. This weekend we have had lots of fun, mainly in our pants, but never the less it’s been fun! We’ve had fun in the sun, fun with friends at the park and fun at our friends houses.
Gifts Tag! What is “tagging in posts”? by MummyConstant 15th February 201219th July 2018. I’ve recently been tagged in a great post from Baby, Me & Fashion and thought it would make for a great opportunity to write about “tagging in posts“.