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Mothers, Daughters, Tea and Shopping.

By Put the Kettle On on March 14, 2016 • ( 8 )

One recent Saturday afternoon I came across Beauty and the Beast on the Sky Disney channel. As I’d never seen the movie, it was raining outside, the stove was lit, and my husband had cooked dinner, there was little more to… Read More ›

Autumn’s Bounty

By Put the Kettle On on October 26, 2015 • ( 9 )

I love to take walks alone; I bring the dog and walk briskly. It’s my chance for a bit of exercise and to clear my head. Where we live, you can take a long quiet walk in the mornings… Read More ›

Ireland’s Only Human Milk Bank

By Put the Kettle On on October 4, 2015 • ( 2 )

I’ve been a little busy studying recently, so in an attempt to keep my blog afloat – here’s an article I wrote for Mums and Tots. Irvinestown, Enniskillen is the location of The Western Trust Human Milk Bank, Ireland’s only… Read More ›

Please Support Migrant Families

By Put the Kettle On on September 4, 2015 • ( 2 )

Yesterday I saw an image I didn’t want to see. I’d heard about it and was hoping it wouldn’t pop up on any of my social media feeds. My hoping was short-lived and I saw it on my way back… Read More ›

Time for school again

By Put the Kettle On on September 1, 2015 • ( 10 )

The kids went back to school today. I thought we’d have no issues at all, but yesterday we had a minor speed wobble, just a little resistance which we smoothed over with a chat and a promise of a trip… Read More ›

My Woollies Wishlist at Woolovers

By Put the Kettle On on August 20, 2015 • ( 4 )

It’s hard to believe we’ve nearly reached September already. All of a sudden I can feel Autumn creeping in; leaves are beginning to fall from some of the trees in my garden and I can feel a dampness in the… Read More ›

Happy Campers

By Put the Kettle On on July 7, 2015 • ( 2 )

I don’t know where the last few weeks have gone. I’ve had a few bits to write for other websites and that seemed to take up all my free time and nobody mentioned how busy the last few weeks of… Read More ›

Baby Reflexology

By Put the Kettle On on June 15, 2015 • ( 0 )

Reflexology is an ancient alternative and complimentary touch therapy originally practised by the Chinese and is based on the idea that the reflexes in the feet are directly connected to every other part of the body. Reflexology can provide some… Read More ›

Sibling Rivalry

By Put the Kettle On on June 8, 2015 • ( 9 )

Many sibling relationships are fraught with conflict and most of us have probably had direct experience in our own lives. Watching our children’s battles can be upsetting and the urge to step in and possibly becoming embroiled can sometimes be… Read More ›

Bloom Garden Festival

By Put the Kettle On on May 31, 2015 • ( 2 )

Last year my parents attended the annual Bloom garden festival in the Phoenix park, Dublin. They raved about it, saying it would be a great day for myself, my husband and the kids. I intended on bringing the kids along… Read More ›

The A to Z of me

By Put the Kettle On on May 15, 2015 • ( 10 )

This is a fun, random little post which lots of the Irish Parenting Bloggers are doing at the moment. I was tagged by Glitter Mama Wishes. A for Art College. I attended art college many years ago and unfortunately I… Read More ›

REVIEW: Lottie Doll

By Put the Kettle On on May 10, 2015 • ( 0 )

When I attended the Irish Parenting Blog awards at the end of April, I received a lovely goody bag containing all sorts of treats, including moisturiser, vouchers, a discount for M&S, my very own IPB cooking apron AND a Lottie doll… Read More ›

10 Sure Signs I’m a Belfast Mammy

By Put the Kettle On on May 1, 2015 • ( 16 )

When the kids won’t stop fighting – which is frequently – I shout ‘CEASE FIRE!!’ I often put up pretend road blocks around the house and quiz them on where they’re going and what they’re doing, only letting them pass… Read More ›

Promoting Child Safety

By Put the Kettle On on March 7, 2015 • ( 2 )

Regardless of our desire to supervise our children all of the time, this is not possible and won’t help develop their self-confidence or independence. We need to teach our children about their personal safety, while moving past our own fears… Read More ›