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The best family day out Fishers Farm, Fun for all the family

We recently visited Fishers farm as a family and i can honestly say i cant wait to take the children back.

Fishers farm  is a family run park farm

I want to stress how lovey the staff at fishers farm are.

Iv never visited somewhere like it, all the staff we came across were so helpful, friendly and could not do enough for us!

There is so much to do as soon as we got to the farm we were shown a timetable of different activities happening at certain times the lady told us to take a picture of it to look back and recommended the pig racing.

 

You will love it!

We then headed outside to see what the farm had to offer Elle and Laurie headed straight to the tea cups and carousel type ride, both all included in the price! So they could both go on as many times as they liked!

Next Elle spotted the trampolines so we headed over for them to each take a turn, which they both loved!

There are a few activities that are extra to be paid for a simple token you can buy that is £1 a token and each extra activity is £1 token that I thought was so reasonable as most things are included.

We then headed to crazy golf section, so much fun!

I could go on and on about the things to do at Fishers its honestly all so brilliant.

Fishers farm has a brilliant outdoor adventure obstacle course too! Something for all ages as Laurie loved climbing up and down as well as Elle did! Carl and I also had so much fun!

After all the hard work climbing… we went over for an ice cream pit stop!!! Amazing ice cream and reasonably priced.

The indoor sensory area is fantastic and great place for little ones with special needs too as its very calming and gentle

The animals all look so well kept too and the areas are all very clean.

I would highly recommend a visit to fishers Farm.

Let me know if you have been! We also spotted Peter Crouch and his wife Abbey Clancy with their children!

 

 

Drusillas , Best Sussex day out!

As a a kid my nan and Grandad ( who i call nanny and grandad seaside) always used to take me to what i remember as this amazing place with animals and climbing frames and yummy ice cream!

And what i remember is exactly right! Drusilla’s is just off on the A27 and really close to Eastbourne!

The zoo itself is so interact with so much for the children to do as you follow the zoo route! ( fab so you miss out on any animals)

Its brilliant walking through the route and stamping off each animal as designated areas so you know you have spotted them!

The children loved how interactive all parts of the zoo is.

We were also lucky to visit on a a super hot day! It was beautiful sunshine, so we topped up on snacks and drinks before visiting Drusillas splash park!

We had the best day out

Such a fab way to cool down and lots of fun! The water shoots don’t spray onto the sides , so if your keen to stay dry you can watch from the sides!!

When booking online you do receive a slight discount! Its a fab day out, keep the kids happy over the summer!!

Drusillas also have some great events going on over the summer holidays! Including Peppa, Hello Kitty and lots more!

Drusillas are really passionate about education, if your children are about to start school you could always recommend a visit!

The playground at Drusillas is huge and amazing to tiring the kids out! They spent ages running around laughing and loved the trampoline!

If your children are thrill seekers, dont forget Drusillas also have rides! The kids loved it! Our favourite was the jungle carousel!

 We had the best day out and cant wait to arrange our next visit! Keep and eye out on my Instagram for a Vlog of our visit!

Natalie

*this visit was kindly gifted, for an honest blog post review. All opinions are 100% my thoughts

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Best Sussex day out! Drusillas


As a a kid my nan and Grandad ( who i call nanny and grandad seaside) always used to take me to what i remember as this amazing place with animals and climbing frames and yummy ice cream! And what i remember is exactly right! Drusilla’s is just off on the A27 and really close to Eastbourne! The zoo itself is so interact with so much for the children to do as you follow the zoo route! ( fab so you miss out on any animals)

Its brilliant walking through the route and stamping off each animal as designated areas so you know you have spotted them!

The children loved how interactive all parts of the zoo is.

We were also lucky to visit on a a super hot day! It was beautiful sunshine, so we topped up on snacks and drinks before visiting Drusillas splash park!

We had the best day out

Such a fab way to cool down and lots of fun! The water shoots don’t spray onto the sides , so if your keen to stay dry you can watch from the sides!!

 

 

 

When booking online you do receive a slight discount! Its a fab day out, keep the kids happy over the summer!!

Drusillas also have some great events going on over the summer holidays! Including Peppa, Hello Kitty and lots more!

 

Drusillas are really passionate about education, if your children are about to start school you could always recommend a visit!

The playground at Drusillas is huge and amazing to tiring the kids out! They spent ages running around laughing and loved the trampoline!

If your children are thrill seekers, dont forget Drusillas also have rides! The kids loved it! Our favourite was the jungle carousel!

We had the best day out and cant wait to arrange our next visit! Keep and eye out on my Instagram for a Vlog of our visit!

 

Let me know if you have been!

Natalie

*this visit was kindly gifted, for an honest blog post review. All opinions are 100% my thoughts

Best ways to transition from Cot to Bed

Want an easy bed time??

**Disclaimer ** it is just my experience and how we did it!

And not to tell you how to parent because nobody needs that!!

 

These are my top tips to transition your baby/ toddler from a cot to a bed!

 

  • Get them involved 

 Encourage the child they are now big, let them come a choose a new bed spread and feel special.

newbed

  • Have a routine 

Have a clear bed time routine.

Both of my children know what happens when it is bed time.

Children like knowing what’s going to happened next! We brush our teeth, read a book together and then its time to get into bed.

  • Be strong!!

Now nobody told you it would be easy, but consistency is key, if you want bed time to be at 7pm stick to it. If the child decided to get out of bed, tell them its bed time and pop them back in the bed. ( You may do this 10 times) it will get easier!!

 

My experience

My children share a bed room so when it came to transitioning Laurie I was worried he would annoy his sister… he didn’t disappoint!!

The first week every night he would get up climb into Elle’s bed and try to get her up. I felt terrible as she would get upset and I really thought id made the wrong decision. 

But I kept my cool and would just go in the first time and say ‘its bed time’ id lift him up and place him back into bed, he would moan and then do it again. Any time he got up after the first time I wouldn’t speak to him, just pop him back into bed. As a result of this Laurie now sleeps no problem.

 

  • Talk to others

Don’t be afraid to ask for help, see what others are doing!

Head over to my instagram page and send me a message id love to chat about your Childs transition.

ITS A WESTY THING

 

Speak soon!

The Big Mummy Share featuring Morgen Baker

As part of The Big Mummy Blog Share this week I am featuring a fellow mummy blogger!
Meet Morgen Baker, She is a mummy blogger from Lowestoft, Suffolk.
Morgen Baker

When did you start writing your blog?

I started writing my blog last year when I found out that we were having our third baby (daughter).

Why did you decide to start blogging?

I decided to start blogging to help with my mental health while I was on maternity leave, to help me keep motivated.

What has been your favourite blog to write?

I personally enjoy writing all my blogs, it’s hard to pick one but out of all of them I enjoy writing my monthly updates about Florence I love looking back at photos of her from the past month and writing about every milestone she hits as we forget as parents as they grow so quickly!
Morgen Baker Baby

What has been your most successful blog?

Well I’ve recently changed my website from WordPress to wix and from my Previous page it was my three month update of Florence.

What is your favourite thing about being a mummy blogger?

Like I said above we sometimes forget the milestones and everything our children do as they grow so I love writing about them, it’s a lovely way of keeping memories about everything we do as a family and not only to mention the good but also the tears and tantrums… sometimes we all feel like we are failing and it’s nice to know when you put yourself out there and being vulnerable you aren’t alone!

What is your least favourite thing about being a mummy blogger?

I’d say my least favourite thing is I sometimes find it hard to juggle time I spend on social media… I also find it hard when I’m having a bad day to even want to go on social media.

When do you get most of your blogging done?

I think the same goes for most parents, when the kids are napping or in bed!!
What is your favourite mummy blog to read?
My favourite mummy blog to read is lifewiththebusbys – Chloe is an amazing mum and she always makes me smile with her positivity and attitude.

Any tips for thinking of starting a blog?

If you are thinking of starting a blog just be true to yourself and write about what you want to!
If you would like to read more about Morgen and her family then you can read her blog at: https://morgen-baker.wixsite.com/website
The Big Mummy Blog Share

 

My therapy experience

Iv started this, and re written this so many times, deciding how much or what exactly i want to share.

Iv spoken lots over on my instagram about my therapy sessions and you have all been so kind and shared your experiences i wanted to write a big more down.

Taking the first step is always the hardest.

Feeling silly is normal, I felt ridiculous that I was even contemplating going to a therapist.

But honestly once I decided I was going I felt better about it, although I was anxious about what was entailed and what was expected of me.

 

I think thats what a huge part of my anxiety is, expectations. No one is perfect are they? Striving to be the best mother I can be, the best person but we can’t do it all. We can do our best, but we are not expected to be super heroes.

I feel like im blabbering already. I started to write this after my first session with my therapist. Someone I have never met before but opened up to the minute I sat down. This seemed odd in my mind, why am I telling this stranger whats going on In my head? my whole family background… is that information necessary?

Whether it be needed or not I clearly felt like I had to get it all off my chest and tell this stranger It all. Im left feeling odd about it all but definitely open to my next session.

Its now fast approaching my last and final therapy session. Im so glad i went and i honestly feel much better, i now have the tools to cope and manage my anxiety.

I think anxiety is something that will always be with me, but my therapist … a lady i still don’t know at all has given me the techniques and confidence to live with it and to not judge how i feel.

I hope if you have got this far, and you yourself are questioning going to therapy, try it. Whats the worse that can happen?

Speak soon