Pass the Prosecco Please • Parenting, life & everything else

Another month another road trip – tyre care

Posted on 7th June 20187th June 2018 by PassTheProseccoPlease

Last month the trusty mum-mobile did some serious miles - over a thousand, to be exact. Last year we had tyre dramas on holiday and this year I REALLY don't want that panic all over again. (more…)

Review: The Fay Farm Warm Muscle Rub

Posted on 31st May 2018 by PassTheProseccoPlease

I've been really struggling recently; my legs, hips, back and just about everything hurts and I'm EXHAUSTED. I was diagnosed with Ankylosing Spondylitis(AS) back in 2017 after struggling for years with pain - AS is a long-term chronic illness that...Read More

Decisions, decisions: redecorating the family room

Posted on 23rd May 2018 by PassTheProseccoPlease

We've lived in our house five years this week and so far we've not redecorated; well apart from the kitchen last year. We rent our house so we don't want to go crazy but at the same time we need...Read More

The Backpack W*nker – an underdog story

Posted on 23rd May 2018 by PassTheProseccoPlease

Firstly I'm not for a minute suggesting that people who use/wear backpacks are indeed wankers. When I was at school and I decided to go against the grain and wear a backpack and not a Kappa record bag I was...Read More

Animals of the Ice Age at Howletts Wild Animal Park

Posted on 22nd May 2018 by PassTheProseccoPlease

We love a good day out and in Kent we are spoilt for choice - there is so much to see and do we tend to forget what's right on our doorstep. We've been about a bit recently; last week...Read More

Review: Glove-A-Bubbles

Posted on 21st May 2018 by PassTheProseccoPlease

Bubbles are one of those magical things that kids are transfixed by; who doesn't love bubbles? Recently I went to my first blogging conference and I was allowed a sneak peek at some of the up and coming products on...Read More

Perfect for preschoolers: Peppa Pig World at Paultons Park

Posted on 15th May 201815th May 2018 by PassTheProseccoPlease

We were lucky enough to be invited to a special preview event on Friday 11th May 2018 at Paultons Park to have a sneak peek and try out two new rides at Peppa Pig World. Who doesn't love Peppa Pig? ...Read More

Helping Your Child Understand the Importance of Sleep

Posted on 13th May 201813th May 2018 by PassTheProseccoPlease

As parents, we also act as teachers in our children’s lives. We teach them right from wrong. We teach them manners. We teach them how to be independent, thoughtful and happy human beings who contribute to the world in a...Read More

Mum hair: tips & tricks

Posted on 9th May 20189th May 2018 by PassTheProseccoPlease

Mum hair. Is it really a thing? I mean hair is hair right - everyone has it(apart from Vin Diesel obvs) but why is mum hair a thing? (more…)

Father’s Day awesomeness with Love Layla – discount & giveaway

Posted on 9th May 20187th June 2018 by PassTheProseccoPlease

I could be all professional and start with something witty and interesting about Father's Day but the truth is I'm so unbelievable excited about this post I don't want to ruin the sheer brilliance with boring shit. Father's Day is...Read More

Clingy at 3: another phase?

Posted on 4th May 2018 by PassTheProseccoPlease

The boy is exactly 3½ and we've had a bit of a bumpy ride recently - after cracking potty training we seem to have hit a regression of sorts and it's really strange. (more…)

Review: Vorwerk Kobold VK200 & SP600 homecare system

Posted on 2nd May 2018 by PassTheProseccoPlease

Housework. It's the bane of my life - and it seems to be all I ever do. Or all I ever should be doing... Speaking of jobs I should be doing - hoovering is something I should do twice a...Read More

Sprucing up the garden

Posted on 1st May 201830th April 2018 by PassTheProseccoPlease

It's nearly Summer(do we even have those anymore in England?) and it's time for our annual sprucing up of the garden. Our house is small but we are really lucky to be end of terrace and so our garden is...Read More

From Slimming World to Weight Watchers: the first meeting

Posted on 30th April 201829th April 2018 by PassTheProseccoPlease

As posted previously I'd made the decision to abandon my beloved Slimming World(SW) and join Weight Watchers(WW), as I'm struggling and after years it's just not for me. (more…)

Weight loss update – from syns to points

Posted on 29th April 2018 by PassTheProseccoPlease

I've not written a weight loss update in a while - I've been struggling big time, and I've not managed to lose any weight as such. Back in August 2017 I joined Slimming World - I did really well, and...Read More

Tears, TNF and no more tots

Posted on 26th April 2018 by PassTheProseccoPlease

A lot has happened over the last few weeks; and I guess it's taken a while to feel comfortable enough to write about it all - or rather I've just taken to bottling everything up again. (more…)

Getting organised

Posted on 25th April 201827th April 2018 by PassTheProseccoPlease

I love being organised - I've always got a notebook or organiser nearby and I'm always scribbling down things I need to remember. I've never quite regained the memory I had before having a baby four years ago. I'm blaming...Read More

Walking: slow & steady wins the race

Posted on 25th April 2018 by PassTheProseccoPlease

Walking - we all do it every day, whether it's up the stairs, to the bus stop or around the park. These days health and especially fitness seems to be all about running, going to the gym and all sorts...Read More

Review: The Sapphire Widow by Dinah Jefferies

Posted on 23rd April 201822nd April 2018 by PassTheProseccoPlease

I'm a huge fan of fiction; especially war fiction and stories set in the twenties and thirties throughout the British Empire as it once was. The Sapphire Widow by Dinah Jefferies ticks all of those boxes and more. (more…)

Delilah & the wandering panty-liner

Posted on 22nd April 201815th April 2018 by PassTheProseccoPlease

If there was an award for the most random blog title, that would be it right? On Friday I went out, out-out, on the sauce and necking Prosecco like a boss. I'd just survived a day in London and despite the...Read More

Review: Petite Prosecco

Posted on 20th April 201815th April 2018 by PassTheProseccoPlease

I think it goes without saying that I like Prosecco - I've always been more of a sparkling wine/bubbles type of girl and no Friday(or Saturday) night is complete without a glass of something. Unfortunately for me, alcohol has and...Read More

Review: Wicked Uncle

Posted on 18th April 201815th April 2018 by PassTheProseccoPlease

We have reached a point now where the boy has friends(bless him) and so we find ourselves invited to birthday parties - and so most Friday nights I find myself on a last-minute dash to a local superstore to find...Read More

Finding the perfect mattress

Posted on 16th April 201817th April 2018 by PassTheProseccoPlease

Mattresses are one of those boring things that need replacing every few years(experts recommend replacing them every 5-10 years); mattress shopping can be boring and there are so many different types to choose from. Our mattress has had a hard...Read More

Review: James & the Birthday balloon

Posted on 15th April 201815th April 2018 by PassTheProseccoPlease

We love reading and we've been on the look out recently for new books to enjoy together. (more…)

In your face, anxiety – part two: London with a 3 year old

Posted on 14th April 201814th April 2018 by PassTheProseccoPlease

Yesterday was a huge day for me - we had been invited to Hamleys for a special event and after my last trip to London I thought I'd be okay. Turns out my anxiety had other ideas - I started feeling...Read More