A sit on the fence approach to being a parent
I am a phone, keys and card-in-my-pocket kinda gal. I've never been one for carrying stuff around with me, the thought of it makes me overwhelmed. Saying that, I am totally in awe of mums who pack lunches, changes of clothes, wipes, snacks, suncream, toys, muslins, sippy cup's and god knows what else i've missed, [...]
Period Poverty, have you heard of it? If you're on Instagram, Facebook or Twitter (you definitely are) or you're partial to a slice of current affairs, it's likely that you've come across the term, period poverty. But, what exactly is it? What does it mean? Is it a serious issue? Is it a fad? Is 'period power' [...]
Does a picture really tell a thousand words? On Saturday, one of the first things I saw after waking up was my camera by my bed. I set an alarm for once an hour and took a snap of what was in front of me. Here is my day in pictures. 7am 7.30 am 8.30 [...]
(Hanging Ballerinas by Lala and Pom at Lobella Loves) If you've not yet come across Lobella Loves (is that possible?) Let me introduce you. Lobella Loves is an online marketplace full of treasures for little people. This site makes shopping for children (and mums) a dream, with a huge range of stylish and independent products [...]
When you buy from an independent business, an actual person does a happy dance, or so the saying goes. It's something like that right? Since starting my blog, I've had the pleasure of meeting so many small business owners and have seen first hand how that is absolutely true. It's, without a doubt, the kind of [...]
(cont.) The wedding took place within the grounds of a beautiful castle overlooking Florence called Castello di Vincigliata. I had seen pictures of the same castle online before, but had no idea exactly where it was or what it was called. I certainly never imagined that we'd be able to get married there! Later, once [...]
22nd July 2017 - The Morning. The morning of the wedding is such a fond memory in my mind. Both, the bridal and grooms party got ready in the same Tuscan villa, which we had been staying in with our families for the previous week. The villa overlooked the city and was absolutely beautiful inside, [...]
It's been a month since we celebrated Malala turning one, a whole month! Where does the time go? I can't remember it being this rapid before, does that mean I'm getting old? I absolutely loved throwing Malala her first birthday party. It was really special but also weirdly emotional being at my own child's birthday party [...]
Feminism, the box I don't feel brave enough to tick. I read about everyday sexism, the gender pay gap, FGM, sexual assault, gender stereotypes... and I feel. I truly feel. I am inspired by a multitude of strong women, Emma Watson, Michelle Obama, Chimamanda Ngozi Adichie, Malala Yousefzai, as they provide a voice for women across the globe. I have committed [...]
Once you become a parent, you don't really change. Not really. Yes, you are filled to the brim with a love that you didn't know possible and yes, staying up all night has a very different meaning now, but really you are still the same you. Just because I'm a mum it doesn't make me a [...]
Franki Dammone 