OUR SEASIDE BABY

We've had twins!! I've been pretty quiet on here for the last year or so mostly because of working full time but also because life has been full! In the past six months we moved house and I ...

https://www.pollyandpip.com/2023/07/sharing-our-big-news-weve-had-twins.html

I’m not sure about you but it feels that my last holiday abroad was ages ago. It was actually last year when we were in India , at the beginning of 2020 but it feels much longer ago now. Do...

https://www.pollyandpip.com/2021/10/dreaming-of-greece.html

A couple of friends are about to have babies so I thought it would be great to write a blog post on gift ideas for new mums! I included some of my personal gift favourites and also asked fell...

https://www.pollyandpip.com/2021/02/10-gift-ideas-for-new-mums.html

*This was originally posted in 2018 but thought I'd repost for all those crafty types!  It's Christmas ! Well, nearly! I wrote a post a few days ago on some of the things I want to do in D...

https://www.pollyandpip.com/2018/12/blogmas-day-6-5-easy-christmas-crafts.html

This year has been a strange one, hasn't it! With COVID-19 and a change in lifestyle, some things in 2020 feel like they have lasted a lifetime. I originally posted this blog article back in ...

https://www.pollyandpip.com/2018/03/10-ways-to-lead-healthier-life.html

Since relaunching this blog as Polly and Pip , I wanted to write an update on where we now live. I lived in Brighton for 6 years and we moved back to Cambridge last year, a town I missed so ...

https://www.pollyandpip.com/2020/11/we-moved-back-to-cambridge.html

Hello, I’m back with a new blog name! I chose POLLY AND PIP because my name is Polly and Pip is the blogging name I have used for my son for the past few years so it makes sense and hopefu...

https://www.pollyandpip.com/2020/11/a-return-to-blogging-with-new-blog-name.html

Last year I travelled to Ethiopia. My academic background is in public/global health and at the time I was working at Brighton and Sussex Medical School on a project focusing on neglected tr...

https://www.pollyandpip.com/2019/07/my-work-trip-to-ethiopia.html

It’s the time of year when the sun comes out and the long warm days allow you to spend weekends and school holidays relaxing in the garden. I do love having a garden but because we are clo...

https://www.pollyandpip.com/2019/06/updating-my-summer-garden.html

If you’re a parent it’s likely you have heard of Bounty. When I was pregnant they provided free baby packs with newborn guides and baby vouchers. They also provided newborn photography i...

https://www.pollyandpip.com/2019/05/bounty-personal-data-breach-seek.html

I’ve written a few posts on saving money and living frugally and like many things, the more you do it the easier it gets. We live in a consumer society where we spend, spend, spend but if ...

https://www.pollyandpip.com/2019/05/5-tips-for-frugal-living.html

Summer is quickly approaching which means it is time to start planning and booking the perfect holiday. A family favourite destination of mine is certainly Europe, as it is jam packed with be...

https://www.pollyandpip.com/2019/05/a-holiday-by-sea-top-family-friendly.html

Last week we visited Hever Castle and Gardens in Kent. Attractions at the site include the historic castle built in the 13th century, the stunning gardens, scenic lake, three play areas, a ...

https://www.pollyandpip.com/2019/04/a-family-day-out-at-hever-castle.html

I can’t believe Pip will be turning six soon! Time flies but at the same time, it feels like yesterday that I was counting days and dates in my diary wishing I was pregnant. It happened event...

https://www.pollyandpip.com/2019/03/a-guide-to-getting-pregnant.html

This year I'll be moving home! It's partly exciting and partly scary. I haven't moved in a while but I'm looking forward to the experience. It ties in with my word for the year which is act...

https://www.pollyandpip.com/2019/03/20-tips-for-moving-house.html

HMS Warrior at the Historic Dockyard A few weekends ago we decided to go to Portsmouth. I had been meaning to take Pip there for a while to visit the Historic Dockyard and as we rarely trav...

https://www.pollyandpip.com/2019/02/a-weekend-in-portsmouth-historic.html

This is a year of action and I’ve actually put that to good use in January! There are several things I want to do this year and I thought I'd share some of my plans/goals. KEEP ORGANISE...

https://www.pollyandpip.com/2019/01/5-plans-for-year.html

Isn't it so cold at the moment? At this time of the year, getting away for a few days does you the world of good. Even if you do not go somewhere warm, a change of scene is always nice. It li...

https://www.pollyandpip.com/2019/01/packing-tips-for-winter-trip.html

I like the idea of setting realistic intentions and having a themed word for the year. My word for 2016 was CHANGE and for 2017 it was GROWTH and it's funny looking back at these words and ...

https://www.pollyandpip.com/2019/01/my-word-for-2019.html

Happy New Year! Wow, it's 2019 and I can feel it's going to be an exciting one! To celebrate the new year, I have teamed up with Ocean Holidays to run a competition offering an amazing give...

https://www.pollyandpip.com/2019/01/win-2-x-tickets-to-universal-orlando.html

Can you believe Christmas is just next week! If you're like me and haven't done all of your Christmas shopping yet then do not fret! There is still time to purchase all of your Christmas prese...

https://www.pollyandpip.com/2018/12/last-minute-christmas-gift-guide.html

According to the Bank of England, each household spends £500 extra in December! This extra money is spent on going out, eating food, drinking alcohol and buying Christmas presents. The bigg...

https://www.pollyandpip.com/2018/12/5-ways-to-save-money-over-christmas.html

https://www.pollyandpip.com/2018/12/blogmas-day-12-wordless-wednesday-giant.html

Family holidays are indeed fun and exciting! After all, this is the time when you not only explore new destinations but also get to spend quality time with family. Every family would like to ...

https://www.pollyandpip.com/2018/12/how-to-afford-family-holiday.html

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