Initially the idea behind this piece was my 'survival' kit for when baby comes. I started collecting bits and bobs whenever I saw them so I had a little stash of new toys to keep Arthur and Rupert entertained when I had a newborn baby. As the situation developed with the Coronavirus I had delve … Continue reading Toys to keep toddlers and dogs entertained at home
Sitting down with a cuppa at my table in my home is the moment I have been waiting for for the last 4 months! We've been revamping our downstairs, it's taken so long because we've tried to do bits of it ourselves, which probably wasn't the smartest of our ideas considering Nick has been working … Continue reading Home products for dog lovers
Izzy and I both LOVE a home scent, whether that's a candle or a diffuser. For us they are multi functional, firstly they allow you to create a calming evening vibe once the kids have gone to sleep, regain the adult space in many ways and secondly they help mask smells! When you live in … Continue reading Top 5 scents for your home (that help mask the nappy and dog smell!)
Beautiful eyes that come at a price. Rupert’s eyes stop people in the street, allow him to get away with almost anything and make him incredibly photogenic BUT they come with lots of concern. It’s fair to say that I’m obsessed with his eyes, checking them that is and constantly worry about kids (including my … Continue reading Tips for looking after your dogs eyes
I’ve reached the third trimester but I’ve also reached the point where I really need to look after myself to keep my energy up. It’s tricky prioritising cooking for yourself when there’s a million other things to do. So the amazing Christianna, a nutrition student, food columnist and recipe creator from London - check out … Continue reading Pregnancy recipes – Oat & Nut cereal bars
HALLOWEEN DOG TREAT RECIPE We attempted some kids spooky cupcakes last week (see recipe below) now it’s time for the pooches! We are both careful about what we feed the dogs for treats as they have sensitive tummy’s so love making our own (when / if we ever have the time 🤦♀️). Here is a … Continue reading Halloween recipes for dogs and kids
PET INSURANCE! What a minefield it can be. If you're like us, things like this can often feel pretty laborious to research BUT pet insurance can be a big outgoing each month and this is our dogs health we are talking about so we should know what we are signing ourselves up to right? We … Continue reading How to choose the right pet insurance
It can be tricky to keep as hygienic as possible with children and a dog. Our toddlers have grown up with our dogs and don't quite understand that sharing snacks is not hygienic and sometimes you can’t be quick enough to stop it... or you would prefer them to eat the rest of that carrot … Continue reading Hygiene with dogs and children
Frenchie’s come under a lot of fire for being a ‘fashionable’ breed, i’ve personally come under the spotlight for having one on multiple occasions. Of course everyone is entitled to their own opinion and I do understand the severity of the health issues that brachycephalic dogs can suffer with. But it's Friday and instead of … Continue reading Why Frenchie’s are a great family dog
We’d heard about Naked Hare through a friend who lived in SW London, we’d also heard that the lady who ran it was a mum with dogs…holy moly we thought, that’s a lot going on! There was no question, we just had to meet her. We met Frankie on a sunny Friday back in May, … Continue reading Running a business with a dog and baby
