Bathtime…ahh a time of bliss, relaxation and transportation to a world of no stress! As you might guess, I love buying the latest monthly glossy, putting on some relaxing music and taking a long soak in a steaming hot bath. It really helps me to unwind and relax my muscles, a god send when its coming to the end of a hard week at work.

Now i know that i have this love of baths in common with a lot of my friends, both mums and non-mums, so i thought i’d put a post about how to achieve the perfect bath for optimum relaxation - just in time for this weekend! I’ve had a look at some holistic books, living magazines and listened to advice and below are my top tips. If you have any which you think would enhance the experience then please let me know!

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My first pet a dog called Roots….followed by a dog called Spike…..with current pampered pooch going by the name of Baloo.

I rescued Baloo before I fell pregnant with my little boy and as I didn’t have any kids I wasn’t really looking for a dog that was good with kids. Thankfully Baloo is great with Kian and all kids for that matter, however, choosing a pet that’s right for you you’re family is not easy, so in case your considering the leap to getting a pet I’ve done some investigating on the internet for tips on what type of animal will suit your family. The best advice site I’ve found is Pets and Kids and it’s definitely worth a read. They have a great section about how to pick a pet which I’ve used, along with some of my own ‘in-depth pet knowledge,’ to give a few pointers.

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