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This was written by Anonomous Imperfect Mum wishing to share her story. "Ive been reading a lot about how people are struggling financially at the moment (not just on here in life in general) I thought I should share how and why my husband and I live debt free". How we do it: This isn’t to preach, or to tell people how things should be done, but more of an enlightenment as to how we, a family of...
This is a FAQ post. These are the most popular answers to a real question asked on The Imperfect Mum. I am after some healthy snack ideas for my 15 month old – something other than sandwiches and fruit, as I feel like that’s all she ever eats! Any recipes you have come across that your L.O’s love? Ones that can be frozen would be great too. She is 16 months old. Thanks! Kelly: Put some yoghurt in...
This is a FAQ post. These are the most popular answers to a real question asked on The Imperfect Mum. Headlice. Help! Need I say more? How do I get rid of headlice? Samantha: They don’t go away, there is always one kid that has them, and by the time you clear them from your kids heads, they are making the rounds again. Use conditioner and comb, cheapest and easiest to use. We have used all of the...
Dear K, Remember all the things we did when we were young? Remember the spaghetti sticks with tomato sauce and chilli? Remember being top and tail so many nights because we didn’t want to sleep apart? We hardly ever slept in our own rooms. Remember the water fights and the scary movies? Talking through the night about what we might be when we grew up? Sharing a bed in the caravan in Scotland with...
The importance of the date night is immeasurable. My marriage has ended. My children are heartbroken. And I can only move forward but have absolutely no interested in another relationship. He and I were parents already when we met. He only had contact with one child. I was the sole parent for my child. Inside the last 10 years, we fell in love, married, had more children, this time together,...
This is a FAQ post. These are the most popular answers to a real question asked on The Imperfect Mum. My son LOVES his bottle to go to sleep, but we both feel it is time to go. We are tired of having to make bottles in the middle of the night also. Any suggestions to make this easier for us all? Laurene: My mum (who has a bachelor in children’s services, did home day care worked in child care...
This is a FAQ post. These are the most popular answers to a real question asked on The Imperfect Mum. What is the average amount of times you have sex a week? Wondering if my husband is getting enough… What is normal? J: What is this sex you speak of? Lol S: My husband would say not enough. Lol…. R: I’m 25 and I have 2 kids with a young fit fiancé and I’d be lucky to have sex once a month P: We...
This is a FAQ post. These are the most popular answers to a real question asked on The Imperfect Mum. Looking for some new ideas to jazz up the kids lunchboxes for school! Anyone got some ideas for us? Thanks! Sara: We do carrot/celery stick, cheese cubes, popcorn, wraps, fruit salads, homemade muffins, quiches, savoury muffins, carrot cake/muffins… Jess: Savoury muffins, mini pizza’s made on...
This is a FAQ post. These are the most popular answers to a real question asked on The Imperfect Mum. My little newborn (1 week old) loves sleeping next to me, but it’s hard to get a good nights sleep while worrying I might squish her! Or set her up to encourage bad sleeping habits. I think hubby is also tired of not having our cuddling time… Any suggestions on how to gentle ease her into her own...
This is a FAQ post. These are the most popular answers to a real question asked on The Imperfect Mum. The funny things that kids say! Here are our top ten answers! Enjoy! Sarah: Whilst in a petrol station one morning a group of Muslim women walked in in full cover ( sorry not sure of correct terms! ) in black. My gorgeous six year old at the time yelled out excitedly “Mummy look – ninjas!!!!”...