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Being Sad The Summer is Over
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Being Sad The Summer is Over

September 11, 2018
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...And the blossom is blooming and the world keeps ...And the blossom is blooming and the world keeps turning. I hate that I took all this beauty for granted pre corona, only fully appreciating it now we only get to go outside for a short walk each day. Stay safe everyone x
‘Because I have a brother, I’ll always have a ‘Because I have a brother, I’ll always have a friend’ ❤️❤️. These two have realised quite how lucky they are to have to have one another lately, so much so, Xander jumped into Oliver’s bed for a cuddle before he went to sleep and my heart melted 💔. These days sure are bittersweet. Stay well everyone ❤️ #kids #kidsofinstagram #honestmum #cute
No one will ever be able to doubt this again. I ne No one will ever be able to doubt this again. I never did. Every mother is a working mother. #mom #workingmother #mumboss #homeschool #mums #honestmum #honestmom #momboss #kids #corona #homeschooling
Just look at their happy faces! These two are clea Just look at their happy faces! These two are clearly LOVING homeschool 🤪🤪🤪🤪. To be honest, we have been having fun together but it’s been a bit of a tipsy turvy ride so far: a good day (chilled, homeschool flows, the kids get on) followed by a stressful one where they bicker, don’t want to learn and I become Shouty Mum. We’re all finding our way though, right. We’re more anxious, our kids’ routine is completely out of whack, we’re at home for the majority of the day so we need to cut ourselves some slack. Today I’ve been more relaxed, I’ve taken the pressure off myself to be Mary Poppins and I’ve taken the pressure off my kids to replicate a full school day (which is impossible, so we’re just trying our best juggling a few hours of work with exercise and movies) and most importantly, living in the moment more. Less shouting, more cuddles. Sending love to everyone trying their best too as we navigate this new way of parenting together. #homeschool #parenting #honestmum #mumboss #momboss #parenting #motherhood #mom #family #kidsofig #windsor #brothers #siblings #blogger #momaofig #siblings #lockdown #children #homeschooling #homeschoollifestyle #homeschoollife
Why are kids so cute, I can’t take it💔. Never Why are kids so cute, I can’t take it💔. Never known a sweetheart like this one. He created a surprise party ‘with activities’ for us so I had to film it. Yes, we’ve stopped brushing our hair around here 🤪 ❤️❤️❤️ #cute #sweet #happy #kidsofinstagram #kidsofinsta #sweet #honestmum #mumboss #momboss #authorsofig
Congratulations to 5 lucky followers in the commen Congratulations to 5 lucky followers in the comments!!!! You lucky mums have won a @welovefrugi gift box worth £64.50 each. In the box you’ll find a pair of super soft organic cotton Pansy PJ bottoms, a beautifully designed reusable Buddy Bottle and a Bright Ideas Notebook. If you’ve not heard of Frugi, they make ethical clothing for babies, toddlers and children up to aged 10 as well as adults using supremely soft, premium organic cotton or recycled materials. Check out their website for more gorgeous designs! #ad
This will come as no surprise to parents but resea This will come as no surprise to parents but research confirms that kids snack more than any other group, and that children’s intake of sugar remains well above national recommendations. Worryingly so! A recent study from @arladairyuk’s Arla Explorers found that children consume around 63 grams of sugar a day, which is more than double Public Health England’s daily recommended maximum intake of 24 grams (five-six sugar cubes) per day.WOW! But here's the thing: Arla Explorers also discovered that children actually enjoy humble, simple and natural foods just as much as sugary treats anyway! Yay! As part of the Arla Explorers study, they conducted a behavioural experiment, which saw children aged 6-10 complete a series of tasks to find out their true preferences when it came to snacking. When tasked, 8 out of 10 children chose a healthier option with strawberries, watermelon, apples and carrots being loaded on to plates than sweeter, less fibrous options. It turns out when given the choice, children make the right one. Thank goodness for the Arla Explorers range bridging the gap between what parents like me, want their children to eat and what our children want, with a range of yogurts, packed with naturally sourced ingredients and at least 30% less sugar than other products on the market (and my kids love them). AD. Arla #ArlaExplorers #BeWhatYouEat #InnerStrength
I’m teaching the kids about managing money durin I’m teaching the kids about managing money during this homeschool period with the new Revolut Junior app @revolutapp. It’s vital children learn financial skills as early as possible so they’ll grow up to be adults who are live within their means. Over on the blog, 3 readers can win annual Metal accounts worth £120 each. Head to Honestmum.com. Good luck 🌟 (we are also on the app homepage which Oliver said was, ‘super cool’. So cute 🥰! #revolutjunior #ad #juniorfamily
Big shout-out to @picklelondon who sent me this Ha Big shout-out to @picklelondon who sent me this Happy 🌈 sweater the other day, helping to bring the sunshine in. We all need happy-making bold clothes now more than ever ❤️. It’s tough times right now but these kids of mine are helping me feel happy and strong. When I had a full-on throat operation two years ago which took over a year to recover from, it was my children who taught me that parenting isn’t one-sided and that you can lean on your kids during difficult periods, that they can offer you strength and gift you with lessons. Children live in the moment and guiding me to do the same. Try stay happy people ✌️. (These sweats and tees are designed to raise awareness of the importance of talking about our mental health and raise vital funds for @mindcharity). Earrings c/o fab @trend_tonic ❤️❤️⚡️. #gift ad #picklelondon #happytotalk #mindcharity #mentalhealthawareness
I’m letting the kids have more tech time so we c I’m letting the kids have more tech time so we can all get through this cray time a little easier. Let’s drop the guilt and cut ourselves some slack, yeah. Happy Weirdest Mother’s Day Ever to my queens. By the way, I’m doing daily Facebook Lives on my Honest Mum page for approx 30 mins (pre Boris) at 4.30pm so we can all feel a little less alone right now. I’m be sharing (honestly) how we’re handling homeschool and this new odd life we’re all living. Tune in 📱💻 x
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