Ask anyone what the purpose of a kitchen is, and chances are they’ll say kitchens are for cooking. Of course, this is true, but there is so much more to a kitchen in the modern era than a room to cook and prepare meals. Many of the most profound and…

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I don’t know where the last week has gone, but here we are – Tuesday again! In case you are new here – let us tell you what Tried & Tested is all about. We all know how useful reviews can be. Most bloggers do them – be it things…

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Once your child starts nursery or school, head lice are almost inevitable at some stage. Although there are many different treatments on the market now, we have always found them to be a real pain – usually they are shampoos that have to be left on for a certain amount…

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Welcome to the latest instalment in my Birth Stories feature. Today Lisa from Mummy Gummie tells the tale of her emergency caesarean section. I was over my due date by 4 days when we went into delivery suite for reduced foetal movements on Saturday night. Although the heart rate trace (CTG) was fine, as…

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I know it’s something every parent says on a regular basis, but doesn’t time just fly? I think back to a few years ago, when I started this blog, and Max was still a baby in my belly. Gemma and Jacob were still small, and Eliza wasn’t even a thought…

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