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Vicky is a mother, a blogger, a podcaster and a social media trainer. She writes about life as a single mother, parenting and lifestyle type things.
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15 Ways to Increase Your Blog Traffic

Everybody wants more traffic on their blog, right? Here are 15 ideas for how you can increase the traffic to your blog. 1. Follow your fellow bloggers on Twitter and Facebook and interact with them there, as well as on their blog. The more someone feels they “know” you, the Read more…

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By vicky_6ac9952s, 8 years1 month ago

10 Reasons to be Happily Single this Valentine’s Day

Valentine’s Day is fast approaching, and everywhere you look there are hearts and cards and smushy mushy stuff. Throughout my adult life I’ve been single on Valentine’s Day more often than not, and previously this time of year was spent feeling mostly rubbish about being alone on The Most Romantic Read more…

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By vicky_6ac9952s, 8 years4 years ago

There is No Such Thing as a Parenting Expert!

I don’t like the term, “parenting expert.” To me, there is no such thing. It seems to me that there are numerous different approaches to parenting, and we’re all pretty much flying blind. None of us knows for definite that what we’re doing is the 100% right choice, that we’re Read more…

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By vicky_6ac9952s, 9 years8 years ago

Follow the Giggles!

I’ve been reading this book lately, called Playful Parenting. It’s all about how we parents need to lighten up and play more. The basic premise of the book is that when a child is “acting out,” they’re doing that because they don’t feel connected – and the best way to Read more…

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By vicky_6ac9952s, 9 years8 years ago

We Love Co-Sleeping

I make no secret of the fact S shares my bed; I love that she’s right next to me. Over the weekend I read a post on Mummascribbles that inspired me to write about my own experience of co-sleeping. When we were in hospital, we had the most fantastic nursery nurse Read more…

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By vicky_6ac9952s, 9 years4 years ago

Book Review: A Salad for All Seasons by Harry Eastwood

I was sent a copy of “A Salad for All Seasons” By Harry Eastwood to review, along with some lovely Florette salad to go with it. Being one of those people for whom “a salad” is “some lettuce and whatever’s in the fridge,” this book was a bit of a Read more…

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By vicky_6ac9952s, 9 years8 years ago

Why I Am Not Potty Training My Child

Several months ago, I went online and ordered a potty. It arrived, and we put it in the living room. After a few months, S sat on it… and tried to push it around the living room like a ride-on toy. I had vaguely thought that I might try potty Read more…

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By vicky_6ac9952s, 9 years8 years ago

Our Fabulous Summer Activity Bags

Shortly before S’s nursery closed for Summer holidays, S’s keyworker L asked me if I’d like a little book bag put together for us to borrow over the holidays. I jumped at the chance – S loves books so much she often cuddles one to sleep! At the end of Read more…

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By vicky_6ac9952s, 9 years8 years ago

Dating as a Single Parent

The thing about dating when you’re a single parent is that it’s such a kerfuffle! I mean, dating in itself is a pain in the bum – you get dressed up, you put on your best smiley face and basically make like you’re having a job interview for an hour Read more…

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By vicky_6ac9952s, 9 years8 years ago

Why I’m Giving Up Sugar

I wrote a post last week about how I intend to take part in Sugar Free September. I’ll be honest; after years of sugar highs (and lows, fixed by eating more sugar), I am a bit nervous as to how I will cope with the withdrawal. I have already begun Read more…

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By vicky_6ac9952s, 9 years8 years ago

Book Review: In The Light Of What We Know by Zia Haider Rahman

For my 16th birthday, I was given a copy of Franny and Zooey by JD Salinger. It was an amazing book which I loved, but one of those books that makes you feel like you must be terribly uncultured, perhaps a bit dim. I read it with a notebook beside me, Read more…

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By vicky_6ac9952s, 9 years8 years ago
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Why I Don’t Use the Naughty Step… or time out, or other punishments.

First, allow me to preface this post by saying that I do not care how you choose to parent your child. I am a single working mother, and frankly do not have time to judge you for your actions. This post is merely about my thoughts on a popular parenting Read more…

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By vicky_6ac9952s, 9 years5 years ago

Home Tech for Seniors & Caregivers

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By vicky_6ac9952s, 9 years9 years ago

Sugar Free September? I Must Be Mad!

My name is Vicky, and I am an addict.   I am addicted to sugar. When I was about 11, I can remember sneaking into the kitchen to mix margarine and sugar and quickly gobble it down before anyone caught me. On Sunday mornings my mum would go out with Read more…

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By vicky_6ac9952s, 9 years8 years ago

Days Out When You’re A Single Parent

S has been on holidays from nursery, which means two weeks stuck at home with Mummy. Neither of us has been enthralled by this prospect, if I’m honest. Being self employed means I can’t really take two weeks off so most of S’s nap times and my evenings are spent Read more…

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By vicky_6ac9952s, 9 years8 years ago

Review: The One Plus One by Jojo Moyes

I was really pleased to be chosen by Mumsnet Book Club to review The One Plus One  by Jojo Moyes. When it arrived in the post, and I realised how big it was, my heart sank a little. I’d just finished reading a massive brick of a book that had Read more…

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By vicky_6ac9952s, 9 years8 years ago

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