Toddler Helper

Okay so it's been 2 weeks since my last post, sorry guys! It's been a hard couple of weeks here, Albert has been particularly testing and we've just had a lot going on! Anyways, here goes... I wanted to write a quick post about allowing your toddler to 'help' around the house. As parents we …

Growing toddlers

So I've recently been noticing how much Albert had been learning recently! I mean babies always grow so fast! But since he hit 16/17 months it's been nonstop! New words everyday, better pronunciation, a growing imagination, learning to do new things, wanting to help with chores, becoming more independent... I could go on all day. …

Why Spend Time Outdoors?

What is it about the great outdoors? Breathing in the fresh air, the cool breeze on your skin, the sun warming your face, the sweet sound of birdsong, the bright new blooms, the sweet smell of grass, the feel of the gentle raindrops, I could go on all day! So why is it important to …

My plan

Just a quick update really. So I'm new to blogging, I just made a page and rolled with it. I had no real plan to start off with but I'm going to set one in motion. I'm still working on my happiness and mindfulness, this is super important to me and I plan to share …

My top 5 TV programmes for toddlers

Okay so even though I'm trying to cut down on screen time at the minute, I wanted to share my top 5 TV programmes that Albert likes to watch (and that I approve of)! If you follow my Instagram @happymothernature you might have read my post about screen time. Albert was having an hour on …

Parenting on a budget

I'm going to share with you some tips on how to save money when raising a child. It's going to cost money, there's no doubt about it, but with a few small changes you could be saving heaps! Second Hand Clothes Now I know some people can be totally snooty about this but this has …

Farmyard Fun

So today we took Albert to Piglets Adventure Farm, York. The weather was perfect for it, and he's really enjoying being outside and learning about animals at the moment so we thought it would be good for him! We have the usual problem when going out, nap time. Obviously we can't wait till after his …

How I stay Organised

So I've been working on being more organised recently. I mean, it shouldn't be that hard, yes I have a toddler but I literally had no routine! Crazy right! The problem is me and my partner work different shifts most of the time (I am a bar/restaurant manager, he also works shifts) and they're always …

5 things I never leave the house without

Is it just me or does it feel like you have to take everything but the kitchen sink when you go out for the afternoon with your toddler? I know right! Often it's heaps of stuff we take 'just incase' but here is a list of 5 things that are necessities for me! 1. SNACKS …