Author:Mark Hoyle,Roxanne Hoyle
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The ultimate money-saving guide for parents and parents-to-be - steering you through the early years without completely emptying your pocket.
If you've ever stood in the baby section of a department store and thought 'WTF! How on earth can they charge £200 for a miniature wicker basket for my baby to sleep in?' then this is the book for you!
Why is becoming a parent so EXPENSIVE? Facebook sensations LadBaby have taken the internet by storm with their genius money-saving hacks and now they're ready to show you how you can do it too. This book will not only help you dodge some of parenthood's biggest expenses but keep you smiling while you do it. Get ready for:
- Alternative Moses baskets
- Free nappy stations
- Make-at-home soft-play ball pits
- A do-it-yourself newborn photo shoot
No stone will be left unturned as Ladbaby tackle babyland head on!
Take the advice of this outspoken, no-filter, hilarious entrepreneur and she will empower you to see that her secret sauce - no fear, no expectations, grit and vision - is available to all of us
—— Daphne Oz , Author Television HostIn What It Takes, Raegan Moya-Jones shares an inspiring story for anyone who wants to change their career, play by their own rules, and build a successful business in the process
—— Rebecca Minkoff , Founder & Creative Director of MM.LaFleurRaegan Moya-Jones shows entrepreneur hopefuls that it's okay not to know it all - as long as you're willing to do whatever it takes to make your dream a reality
—— Whitney Port , Television personality, fashion designer and authorFrom the Kitchen Table to global stage... Add a little determination, sass, Aussie grit, self-belief and a sense of humour and dreams come true. Congratulations on achieving enormous success, giving back, sharing the journey and inspiring others to do the same .... And most importantly enjoying the ride
—— Deborra-lee Furness , Actress & Founder HopelandRaegan Moya-Jones is a force to be reckoned with. Funny, creative, and full of gumption, What It Takes gives you the tools you need to create your own success story
—— Tiffani Thiessen , ActressRaegan Moya-Jones is the definition of a "Girlboss". I am so inspired by her story
—— Amanda Saiontz Gluck , Lifestyle Blogger FashionableHostess.comRaegan Moya-Jones is an outspoken, no-filter, hilarious entrepreneur who will empower you to finally make that leap you've wanted to in your life
—— Beverly Turner , Television and Radio PresenterMoya-Jones will inspire you to greatness with a kick in the ass, laugh out loud saga of overcoming adversity, and instilling in you a renewed belief in yourself that only someone with her energy and vision is capable of. Pour a glass of wine, read this book, and go out and conquer the world
—— Geralyn Breig , Anytown, Founder & CEOForget what you think you know about women in business. Raegan is here to surprise and inspire you to write your own rules to achieve your career dreams. She is a remarkable woman with a remarkable story everyone can learn from
—— Rosie Pope , Founder & Creative DirectorMoya-Jones is a force to be reckoned with. Funny, creative, and full of courage and charming sass. What It Takes will give you the tools you need to create your own success story
—— Sarah Kauss , S’well, Founder & CEOConfessions of a Menopausal Woman has given me all the valuable information and insights I need to make an informed decision about HRT, diet and exercise. Reading it felt like talking to my best friend - all the questions I had were answered and I am now a very happy menopausal woman! I highly recommend this book to any woman going through the change. It really does hold your hand through the minefield that is the menopause.
—— Saira Khan, TV and radio presenter, entrepreneurIn fact, I'd say Philippa Perry is one of the wisest, most sane and secure people I've ever met
—— Decca Aitkenhead, Sunday Time Magazineshe writes with an inquisitive elegance rarely found in parenting guides (...) the book is still firm with parents but also forgiving (...) it is forgiving and persuasive - God, it's persuasive. I've yet to meet a parent who hasn't altered their parenting to some degree after reading it, myself included
I'm going to be honest Philippa, this has genuinely had such a positive impact on my life and my relationship with my daughter - so thank you very much for that
—— Josh WiddicombeA wise book on parents and children
—— The TimesThe main message is that is that it's best to acknowledge, rather than dismiss, children's feelings (...) and that parenting is not about perfection
—— i NewspaperI've had the most wonderful feedback from this episode. People stopping me on the street to say how much they've love the book's advice. Philippa's wisdom and delivery has resonated with many parents out there. I can't thank her enough for her time and energy
—— Fearne Cotton , Happy Place podcastIt is like a letter from a wise friend who happens to have done years of research (...) I am grateful for it
—— Aida Edemariam, The GuardianA wise book on parents and children
—— Saturday TimesThe main message is that is that it's best to acknowledge, rather than dismiss, children's feelings (...) and that parenting is not about perfection
—— iWeekend[Segal] is a natural, fluent writer and, in this book, the reader will feel confident in her hands even as she explores a shattering episode in family life… Segal is brilliant at conveying the tedium and the trials of life in the ICU and beyond. In short, Mother Ship is simply compelling
—— Anne Garvey , Jewish ChronicleHopeful, harrowing…and darkly funny, Mother Ship has you laughing, crying and frantically turning the pages to discover how it all turns out
—— Sarah Hughes , i[Segal’s] words are a powerful, poetic and deeply affecting reminder of how precious are life, health and the everyday
—— Daily ExpressSegal's moving memoir reveals not only what it takes to keep premature babies alive, but also what it means to be human and a mother
—— Vogue, *Summer reads of 2019*Mother Ship is a huge achievement for Segal, who has produced a memoir that promises to linger with you like a literary earworm… an extraordinary testament to the power of human survival
—— Jackie Annesley , Sunday TimesVivid, fearless and inspiring… This is an intimate and electrifying memoir. It is a hymn to the sustaining power of women's friendships, and a loving celebration of the two small girls – and their mother – who defy the odds
—— SheerLuxe, *Summer reads of 2019*A deeply moving, yet also witty and heart-warming account
—— Wendy Bristow , Planet Mindful, *Summer Reads of 2019*[Segal] captures beautifully the complexities and contradictions of the human body
—— Laura Hackett , Times Literary SupplementAn ode to the companionship of the women on the neonatal ward in the darkest, most volatile days, it is moving but never mawkish
—— Phoebe Luckhirst , Evening Standard, *Books of the Year*A song of praise to the beleaguered, indomitable NHS, with writing at such a pitch that it lingered with me all year
—— Olivia Laing , Observer, *Books of the Year*A heart-tugging account… this is one of the year’s most exquisitely written books
—— Claire Allfree , Metro, *Books of the Year*