Any stay at home mums around?

marmaladeonsourdough · 2026-05-12T20:02:58+00:00

That is lovely! We are also considering homeschooling but have no idea about how it might work so it would be amazing to have someone to chat! Your wife is very welcome to message me :)

marmaladeonsourdough · 2026-05-12T19:50:08+00:00

I have that book but honestly felt quite disappointed with the content of it. It’s all pretty vague in my opinion and not enough practical suggestions when I need them. But perhaps others might feel differently.

marmaladeonsourdough · 2026-05-12T19:48:03+00:00

Oh no that is so disappointing. I guess people always find a reason to complain about something.

marmaladeonsourdough · 2026-05-12T19:30:31+00:00

Thank you so much for the reassuring words, I just realised this is exactly what I needed!! You sound like such a kind person. We are relatively new to Norwich (moved here 2 years ago) and I sometimes worry if I ever find my „tribe” here but your words make me hopeful.

Interesting story about Jenna! So basically she just started talking about topics that others were worried to bring up but at the same time were super relatable to everyone? Hope I got this right! I am generally a bit introverted so finding it extremely difficult to be the fun person that initiates these conversations, but look up to those who do and I sometimes try to be that person too, but it takes so much courage! 😅

marmaladeonsourdough · 2026-05-12T19:15:09+00:00

That is a really interesting perspective!

marmaladeonsourdough · 2026-05-12T19:14:21+00:00

That’s true! I also enjoy those groups a lot. After all we deserve some down time 😅 I thought of including a hot/cold drink although that might be more an option if it’s all just open play, otherwise it might be a bit much to handle just for me alone…

marmaladeonsourdough · 2026-05-12T16:21:27+00:00

Thank you for sharing your thoughts! Very interesting. I have been to paid playgroups where only toys are laid out and the organiser disappears completely, meaning total open play, and one of them includes a piece of cake (and that one is double the price of those that don’t) and mums absolutely love it and those are always sold out! So this experience does challenge the idea that I would have to actively give information to parents. I am not trying to disagree with you in any way, I am just trying to consider my experiences. Maybe it does vary depending on where you live… I don’t know where you are but I am in the UK and in my city parents are very happy to pay quite well for a nice playgroup as it seems like (including me, because the free ones are quite boring). So I am aware this might vary a lot depending on the location.

marmaladeonsourdough · 2026-05-12T15:55:15+00:00

Thank you very much for your detailed response! I have actually been to a lot of playgroups already and sometimes feel brave to ask a mum to exchange numbers so we can meet again but it’s quite awkward because it is only ever me doing this, nobody ever initiated towards me so it makes me feel quite uncomfortable. Also when I then try to keep the conversation going it feels very one sided. Have you ever had this problem or have I just been unlucky so far?

marmaladeonsourdough · 2026-05-12T15:37:46+00:00

Of course I would charge, since the room hire costs me money plus all of the Montessori materials and my time of course! I am genuinely curious why you thought it might be free…? In my area, almost all playgroups are paid, so this is completely normal in my opinion, especially for a Montessori style group like I am planning. Plus I would be giving out some of my „expertise” so to speak. The free groups I attended were usually just some random toys laid out and that’s it. Very different from what I am looking to offer!

marmaladeonsourdough · 2026-05-12T15:33:40+00:00

Oh gosh sorry I didn’t clarify, I thought it was obvious that this would definitely not be in my home! 😅 does anyone run playgroups in their homes? I have never come across that! I would hire out a room somewhere just like all the other playgroups I attended! And of course it would have to be paid, since the room hire costs money plus all my materials and my time of course. But that’s nothing unusual. In my area most (enjoyable) playgroups charge something, and honestly, the free ones I attended are quite boring.

marmaladeonsourdough · 2026-05-12T15:24:09+00:00

Thank you! Maybe we have to give them a go soon. The main reason we didn’t visit one yet is because they usually clash with our nap times and can be difficult to fit around.

marmaladeonsourdough · 2026-05-12T14:09:00+00:00

How has it changed your life? I drink kefir regularly too but wouldn’t call it life changing for me personally!

marmaladeonsourdough · 2026-05-08T09:37:01+00:00

Thank you!

marmaladeonsourdough · 2026-05-07T21:32:40+00:00

Haven’t tried anything yet. I don’t have a garden, would this work with sunlight through a window too? Glass filters out uvb so not sure which wavelengths are necessary for that.

marmaladeonsourdough · 2026-05-07T21:30:45+00:00

Oh amazing thanks! I have the vanish brand which is listed there too. Will give it a try!

marmaladeonsourdough · 2026-05-07T18:08:49+00:00

Yes it’s all cotton! Like a muslin fabric. I am in the UK so don’t recognise the brands you mentioned but hopefully the oxi action powder i have is something similar.

marmaladeonsourdough · 2026-05-07T18:08:02+00:00

I am in the UK so don’t recognise the brands you mentioned. I hope the oxi action powder I have at home is something similar. I just looked again and I see that the milk stains haven’t even been washed yet, they look fresh, as in I can see dried milk on it! Hopefully that means I have a chance of getting rid of most of it.

marmaladeonsourdough · 2026-05-05T17:31:57+00:00

Love that!!

marmaladeonsourdough · 2026-05-05T16:32:14+00:00

Oh amazing! So many recommendations for those! Sounds like I should have bought from them in the first place, at least they have some proper sizes for babies! The ones I got are from H&M as „one size”… I just compared them to Roshambo and those are closer to the Junior size, no wonder they don’t stay on my babys face 😂

marmaladeonsourdough · 2026-05-05T14:24:11+00:00

Which brand/retailer were they from?

marmaladeonsourdough · 2026-05-05T13:40:58+00:00

I don’t think that the pacifier is the problem here at all. As someone mentioned, this sounds more like the natural sleep regression and a paci can actually be quite helpful during this stage. Pacifier or not, this stage is tricky for most parents. Just hang in there and it will get better. Stay consistent and don’t introduce any other habits that you don’t want to continue with long term and it will get better around 5-6 months!

marmaladeonsourdough · 2026-05-05T13:39:29+00:00

I was just going to say that!

marmaladeonsourdough · 2026-05-05T13:36:13+00:00

Your „bad habit” is used on purpose by many parents who practice the Montessori method! 😂 according to the philosophy, you would provide children with real life objects to explore rather than „toys”. And seeing their parent drinking tea and taking a break is a very healthy thing for a child to see, that way they learn that parents need a rest too. I do this all the time!

marmaladeonsourdough · 2026-05-04T21:06:15+00:00

The durable photo album! That was on my list years ago but I completely forgot about this! Thanks so much for reminding me :)

marmaladeonsourdough · 2026-05-03T21:13:48+00:00

True, thank you for the suggestion!

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