Category Archives: Miscellaneous

Make believe: when will it stop? Wot so Funee?

Posted on May 21, 2013 by Helen

Seriously? Give me a break! When does make believe stop?
At “coming up to 9″ I’m a tiny bit pleased that GG still holds firm to make-believe. But seriously, I wonder if I’m being played? *Sighs* anyone know where I can … Continue reading →

Posted in Latest Funee Posts, Miscellaneous, Parenting, Wot So Funee? | Tagged Actually Mummy, make-believe | 4 Comments

London with kids: a perfect weekend and an “epic” hotel!

Posted on May 20, 2013 by Helen

What to do and where to stay in London with kids:

“It’s really nice here, even though it’s a bit posh.”

nice [nahys] adjective, nic·er, nic·est. 1. pleasing; agreeable; delightful: a nice visit. In other words, kids like it.
posh [posh] adjective. sumptuously furnished or appointed; luxurious. A posh place. In other words, adults … Continue reading →

Posted in Miscellaneous | Tagged Buckingham Palace, family-friendly hotels, kids writing, London, London with kids, Madame Tussaud's | 24 Comments

How to get a book deal

Posted on May 15, 2013 by GG

Mummy went to Blog Summit at the weekend. Run by the the Tots 100, a UK parent bloggers network, Blog Summit sees the coming together of online social media users, to share and learn about their area of interest. Although, … Continue reading →

Posted in Blogging Events, Miscellaneous | Tagged Blog Summit, book deal, Tots 100 | 29 Comments

Homework: Wot so Funee?

Posted on May 14, 2013 by Helen

My daughter is a funny writer. When she puts her mind to it, she can write witty commentary filled with wonderful adjectives and characterisation. But she’s easily bored, and – if I’m going to be more honest than a loving … Continue reading →

Posted in Education, Holidays, Latest Funee Posts, Miscellaneous, Parenting, Wot So Funee? | Tagged children's writing, disney, Holidays, homework, school | 34 Comments

1983 – 2013 Still the same emotional girl…

Posted on May 12, 2013 by Helen

1983
Sixteen years old. I thought I knew it all. I had my O-levels under my belt (what is it with these flippin GCSE thingys anyway?) and I was leaving school – briefly. My 3 meter ribbon contained the signatures … Continue reading →

Posted in Miscellaneous | Tagged Actually Mummy, BritMums, healthy eating, the Eighties | 30 Comments

My Mum and Dad are getting married (kind of). Can we afford it?

Posted on May 10, 2013 by GG

Ok, even I know this is a bit of a weird one. My parents are married. They threw a brilliant party (to which I was not invited *stamps foot*), got too drunk, and put awful clichés into their speeches. There … Continue reading →

Posted in Miscellaneous | Tagged anniversary, party, Weddings | 8 Comments

Tiny Twisted Tales by Calvin Innes: a children’s book review

Posted on May 9, 2013 by GG

I have read several of My Little Big Town’s books for children. I have previously reviewed Gorgeous George and the Giant Geriatric Generator, and adored the cheeky illustrations from Calvin Innes. Tiny Twisted Tales are a series of books that … Continue reading →

Posted in Books, Childrens Book Reviews, Miscellaneous, Reviews, Videos | Tagged Actually Mummy, books, children's books, children's reading, YouTube | Leave a comment

Wot so Funee? Brownie Pack Holiday

Posted on May 7, 2013 by GG

I recently spent my first nights away from my family. There was a lot of excitement, and a bit of emotion in the days before I went. I even said I didn’t want to go, but that was more out … Continue reading →

Posted in Holidays, Latest Funee Posts, Miscellaneous, Parenting, Wot So Funee? | Tagged Actually Mummy, Brownies, GG, sleep | 23 Comments

Mums Show Live (or what the hell do you do with them once they’re school-age?)

Posted on May 4, 2013 by Helen

If you’re anything like me you went to the Baby Show when you were pregnant with your first child. In fact, if you’re anything like me you did everything it was possible to do when pregnant with your first child. Yoga, … Continue reading →

Posted in Miscellaneous | Tagged Actually Mummy Blog, babies, John Lewis nursery department, Mums Show Live, pregnancy, school, the Baby Show | 11 Comments

Brain fog: Wot so Funee?

Posted on April 30, 2013 by The Bug

By The Bug, aged 5¾
I’m not sure what it is with the women in my house at the moment. It’s like they’ve all got some kind of dementia. I mean, with Mummy you’ve got to expect it – she’s forever … Continue reading →