Life, Love and Dirty Dishes delivers award winning funny tales from the parenting front line delivered with humour and heart. We're all in this together.
Leaving school always feels like a long time ago, But graduating from University feels like yesterday. I’m always surprised to when I realise how long ago it was. 17 years ago! Which means it was actually 20 years ago that I started university. That makes me feel ancient. Graduations are a big deal and a […] Read more…
This months Blog Love is dedicated to Rachel from Our Rach Blogs. I first read some of Rachel’s posts when she linked up to my Friday Frolics linky. I love a blog that makes me laugh and Rachel didn’t disappoint. I started to read more of Rachel and become an official fan when […] Read more…
Big is a bookworm. He devours books faster than he does ice cream. The biggest problem we have is constantly feeding his hunger with books that are appropriate and that he can read himself. This is my guide to some of the best books for 7 year olds we have found. They make great birthday […] Read more…
I always used to love September when I was at school. Why? Quite simply, new stationery! I love a browse round Paperchase. I would much rather be bought a shiny new new notebook than a bunch of flowers. So seeing as it is back to school time, I have dedicated this months five under £5 […] Read more…
This months Blog Love is dedicated to Suzanne from And Another Ten Things. I love the premise of Suzanne’s blog. Combining lists with humour to try and figure out parenting, with a good helping of sarcasm and swearing thrown in for good measure. Reading Suzanne’s blog is like that first sip of wine […] Read more…
This months Five Under £5 was really easy. I popped into Poundland for some crisps for Big’s lunchbox and got a bit carried away. Their summer range is really pretty and I couldn’t help myself! Therefore I present to you, Five under £5 – Summer Buys! The jug and bottles are plastic so great […] Read more…
There are certain occasions, or people, that require a gift that is a bit different than your standard smellies and a bottle of wine. One such occasion is certainly weddings, whether you are a guest buying for the happy couple, or the happy couple buying for their bridesmaids and groomsmen, this is my gift guide […] Read more…
This months Blog Love is delightfully different. It’s dedicated to Hillie from Turning Up In Devon. Except it’s not really Hillie, it’s Jane. Allow me to explain. Turning up In Devon is a fictional blog about Hillie, her husband Ted and her two children Toby and Lottie. The family uprooted from London and moved to […] Read more…
So we had one day of sunshine and I got very over enthusiastic and bought some new toys for the garden. It has of course rained non stop since then and the kids haven’t played with them yet. But there’s still hope for some fun outside. Most of this months finds came from Flying Tiger. […] Read more…
This months Blog Love is dedicated to Lyndsey who blogs at Muma On The Edge. I met Lyndsey last year at BritMums. In a room full of strangers she came over and introduced herself, and she knew who I was from my blog. I felt famous! There are so many things I love about Lynsdey’s […] Read more…
It feels like I haven’t sat still since Christmas. Life is busy and and the past month I have been feeling it! I have very much been looking forward to some time to chill out. This months Five Under £5 is all the things I need to relax and unwind. I picked up some little […] Read more…
This months Blog Love is dedicated to Hayley who blogs at Sparkles & Stretchmarks. Firstly, if you haven’t heard of Hayley’s blog I would be really surprised. There’s a reason she’s so high up in the Tots ranking. She’s a very successful blogger, and her blog itself is simply beautiful to look at. If […] Read more…
Easter has never really interested me that much. I looked forward to the long weekend and hopefully some sunshine. This year things are different. This year I foolishly agreed to give up chocolate for lent along with Big and The Husband. Me! A self confessed chocoholic. Miraculously I have made it this far and I […] Read more…
I’m really picky when it comes to sending and receiving cards. I have definite tastes, but you need to account for the tastes of the recipient too. It’s complicated! So which of these Mother’s Day cards from Hallmark best describe you… The Cool Mum My superhero loving boys would probably pick this one. The […] Read more…
Spaghetti bolognese is always a firm favourite in our house. One of the few meals that the kids won’t turn their noses up and will be eaten with out whinging or the “two more mouth fulls” game. Especially when spag bol is served with garlic bread. It’s one of those great mid-week meals that I […] Read more…
Mothers day is just around the corner so I thought I would share some gift ideas that I would be more than happy to receive, and all are under £30. In the interest of full disclosure this post contains affiliate links, which means if you click on any of the items and purchase them, I […] Read more…
This months Blog Love is dedicated to Laura who blogs at Five Little Doves. Life can sometimes be really crap. And there are people out there that have way more than their fair share of crap to deal with. Laura is one of those people. She has suffered many miscarriages, her son Joseph was stillborn, […] Read more…
The bluebells by my front door have started to grow. I have done the school run a few times without wearing a coat. The shops are full of chocolate goodies. It feels like Spring is finally on it’s way. This months Five Under £5 has a little Spring vibe with some bits and pieces […] Read more…
This months Blog Love is dedicated to the brilliant Gemma who blogs at Life is Knutts. You heard it here first people, but I honestly believe Gemma’s blog is destined for big things this year. I’ve read Gemma’s blog from the start and I’ve seen her work really hard at creating a little corner of […] Read more…
Welcome to another Five Under £5. This month I’m sharing some bargains I picked up in the sales. First up the background to this photo is actually a rather practical purchase of a new bath mat. The little one projectiled all over the old one and it was beyond a washing machine rescue. This was […] Read more…