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I recently read about a Bristol cafe that had incensed mums by charging corkage when they cracked open ready-made baby foods. On reading further, however, I found that said cafe was serving its own, freshly prepared organic baby food at … Continue reading →

Strolling in Truro during my recent childcare disaster day (see Working things out), I spotted a sign for a pet healing day. Drawn into St Mary’s Mews, I discovered Justin Roseveare, a medium, clairvoyant and healer who works with his … Continue reading →

I met some of Cornwall’s inspiring young people this morning, via Cornwall Learning Education Business Partnership, a council initiative that prepares students for work by exposing them directly to business. I’ve spoken at several “Women in business” events, encouraging girls … Continue reading →

Over the summer, I visited the Eden Project with the family to see No Fit State, a fantastic aerial circus performing in its lunar-like landscape.  We ate in the café between the biomes, and were both surprised and impressed to … Continue reading →

So I’m back in the office, having joined the ranks of working mothers. Today, I reached a major milestone – my first childcare crisis. Wednesday is Granny day, but Granny was ill, and nursery was – horror – full to … Continue reading →

  An awful lot has happened in the few months since my last blog. But such is childhood. For the first six months, the milestones are small and few, treasured by eagle-eyed parents but barely noticed by outsiders. But from … Continue reading →

The arrival of summer has seen us bombing around the UK on a series of family holidays. These have taken on a new meaning now that we have an additional member who, a month short of her first birthday, is … Continue reading →

After much discussion, we have taken the plunge and decided to sell our house. Finally, we are making the move to Truro. It’s a lovely city – OH grew up there, and wants our daughter to enjoy a similarly idyllic … Continue reading →

A few months ago, I had a splurge on baby clothing, induced by tempting catalogues falling on my doormat. A few days later, I was given a bag of decent second-hand outfits, and suddenly had enough 3-6 month stuff to … Continue reading →

It didn’t take me long after giving birth to get back to my pre-pregnancy weight. This came as some surprise, as breastfeeding gave me a ravenous appetite which could only be satiated by stodge, preferably in pudding form. I can … Continue reading →