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*contains sponsored content* My son will be five in a couple of weeks. Like thousands of parents up and down the country I’m racking my brains to think of suitable presents for him. Yes – presents, plural. Because it’s not just our gift we have to buy, is it? Oh no, we’ve had calls from […]

I’ve wanted to join the Women’s Institute for years. I’ve always felt there’s something remarkable about what women can achieve when they get together, and the WI’s campaign record is impressive to say the least. Besides, I make a mean Victoria sponge and have always wanted to try my hand at quilting. When I moved […]

I have a very expensive tin opener. I bought it in one of those kitchenware shops which make you feel you have to speak in whispers and tell the children not to touch anything. It was an impulse buy some time ago; I was seduced by the sleek design and its promise of jagged-free edges, […]

I don’t do a lot of campaigning on this blog. That’s not to say that I don’t feel strongly about a number of issues, just that I choose not to use More than just a Mother for political rants and social debates. I was contacted this week by someone seeking to raise awareness of domestic […]

Anti-ageing creams don’t work.  That’s my starting point.  So I was rather surprised when Garnier sent me a camera and told me to share my thoughts with the nation. For those of you who don’t want to watch me in my dressing gown (and frankly I don’t blame you), basically Garnier have launched a new […]

At eight o’clock this morning I resolved to make chicken pot roast in my new slow cooker.  I was missing a single crucial ingredient and rather than compromise on taste, I decided to pop out to the shops right away.  No matter that I wasn’t yet dressed – tracksuit bottoms pulled over pyjamas to beat […]