Now, let’s get one thing straight: my “must haves” won’t be found on a shiny Pinterest board. There’s no beige aesthetic or matching wicker baskets happening here. My must haves are the things that actually keep me upright, caffeinated, and surviving the daily circus that is Five Kids One Mom.
They might not be to everyone’s taste, but trust me — without them, I’d be in a corner crying into a cold cup of tea.
Days out with five kids sounds lovely on paper, doesn’t it? Fresh air, happy faces, wholesome family memories. In reality? It’s me re-mortgaging the house for ice creams and having a small breakdown in the car park before we’ve even left.
With energy prices still ridiculous, I’ve been trying to find ways to keep us warm without the gas meter crying at me. Enter: oversized hooded blankets from Online Home Shop.
!f you know me, you know this: coffee isn’t just a drink, it’s survival. Without it, mornings in this house would end with me crying in a laundry basket while the kids eat crisps for breakfast.
Let’s be honest — kids don’t actually “need” half the stuff they beg for. What they do need are the things that keep them clothed, fed, entertained, and out of my hair long enough for me to think about what's for dinner. These are the real Kids Must Haves in our house.
6 Sept 2025 22:22
Back-to-school season hits hard. One minute you’re trying to survive the summer holidays, the next you’re knee-deep in labels, packed lunches, and the realisation that your kid’s shoes have magically shrunk two sizes overnight.