Other Things

That Works For Me

That Works For Me is my exciting new business venture . It connects skilled professional people that don’t want to work full time, with businesses that need part time help from experienced and knowledgeable people. The services are available to everyone, but I want to help get Mum’s back into work using the skills they learnt pre-babies. Started in January 2018, we are currently in development and hope to launch later this year. Watch this space and sign up to be the first to hear our news!

The Perfect Grandma

I wrote this for my Grandma’s funeral in 2017. She was an incredible woman and I really hope this did her justice.

Lists of Things

I work in lists. I love them. Within the posts are some useful lists – Things That Make Flying With Babies Easier and What to Pack in Your Hospital Bag – to some not so useful lists – Things That Happen When You’re a Hungover Parent and Things People Say When You Have Had a Baby. All the list titles are below.

Things You Need In Your Hospital Bag

Every expectant mother has trawled the internet looking for lists of what you need in your hospital bag. Stop Googling. It’s here, the definitive list of what you will, and definitely will not, need. What you will need in your hospital bag: A large, soft night shirt –...

Things people say when you just had a baby

We have all had it. The well meaning comments or questions from people that you can’t believe come from a good place. The face just doesn’t match the voice! Here are my favourite from the list of things people say when you have a baby… You look well! – You’re still...

Things That Happen When You’re a Hungover Parent

We all know it’s a bad idea to drink when you have to be up with the little people the next day. But we still do it. We all become the Hungover Parent. Not me of course. I’ve just heard the rumours… 5.45am Hear a faint rustling of sheets. Lift head. Owwwwww. Check...

Flying with Babies

Flying with babies is, let's be honest, a bloody nightmare! We do it because we are cool and our life will not be changed by little people. Except that the days of gliding around duty free followed by a bottle of champagne, a casual stroll to the gate, and a relaxing...

THINGS YOU MIGHT FEEL IN THE FIRST YEAR

This list is Things You Might Feel in the First Year. You might not feel them but I sure did. 5 mins post delivery: Elation, disbelief and tears. Shit. A human just came out of me. Did anyone else see that?! Other than the 45 people that were in here at the time? 30...

List of Parent Games

Is your new baby causing some tension in your relationship or family? Try one of our top 6 parent games for some light relief. Share your own games with us via Twitter (@makinglittleppl) or on the Facebook page. 1. Curry or Poo (multi-player): Impromptu game best...

Things I Miss Since Having Little People

Having two beautiful Girlies is absolutely and categorically the best thing I have ever done. They are heavenly. I worship them. But there are one or two things I miss… Wallowing. Being able to wallow in my own illness or hangover. Just to lay, uninterrupted, flat in...

Things I Hate About Peppa Pig

Peppa Pig is crack to my toddler. I don’t know how it is possible or what makes it so special but I do know that she can’t see or hear me when it’s on. I try my best to not let her watch it too often but I am a far from perfect mother and it’s amazing what can be...

Things I would like for Mothers Day 2017

Mothers Day is just around the corner and since it’s my 3rd one and I have two Girlies, I intend to take full advantage. Note that none of this post is sponsored, I’m just sharing my fave things that I would like as Mothers Day gifts! Listen up Husband! I want to wake...