With summer well and truly here, I thought that it was about time that I got my summer essentials together. Having kids means that the majority of my summer essentials have changed from what they used to be when I was a teenager, but I still have some firm favourites. I thought I’d share some…
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Disneyland Paris 2018 Trip Report – Marvel Summer of Superheroes. Day One!
Read moreWe’ve recently returned from a wonderful trip to Disneyland Paris. We went last year for four full days, and decided that we’d like to return again this year for longer. Back in October 2017 we booked our 2018 holiday for six full days! Some people will say this is too long, but for us it…
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Know your calories; The key to your health goals!
Read moreMany people might describe their diet as “pretty healthy”. Some might even consider their diet to be very healthy but they are still not seeing the results that they want or deserve. Others might just have a bad diet and don’t know where to start to turn things around. Whatever stage you may be at,…
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6 ways to have a brilliant summer – despite the weather
Read moreSummer is here, meaning sunny days, picnics and having fun enjoying the fresh air, right? Wrong, if the British weather has anything to do with it! But don’t let storms keep you inside. The long days are an ideal time to get out with your children, giving them new skills and experiences and making for…
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Experimental Treatments for Addiction: How Effective Are They?
Read moreAlternative medicine has well made its way into the realm of what is considered more traditional medicine these days. In addition to proven therapies such as behavioral therapies and pharmaceuticals, treatment centers and practitioners are including experimental methods as supplements to hopefully improve progress even more. What is considered in this category of experimental treatments?…
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What age should children get pocket money?
Read moreOur twins are six year olds and earlier this year, my husband and I made the decision to give them pocket money. It’s not a fortune, at just £1 a week, but we thought it would be a good way to introduce our children to the idea of money. While some parents will offer their…
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9 Critical Tips for Traveling by Car with a Baby
Read moreTraveling with your baby in a car can go two ways. Your baby might sleep the entire way, waking only to eat, and dozing quickly off again with a clean nappy and a full belly. The other scenario is that your baby screams the entire way, resulting in frayed nerves and you considering if the…
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10 Things That Make Me Happy
Read moreI was recently tagged in the 10 Things That Make Me Happy tag by Bound For Somewhere. You can read her post here. So without further ado, and in no particular order here are 10 things that make me happy. 1. My husband and children. Yes, it’s a cliche and it’s the ‘obvious answer’ that…
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My First Fundraising Event: An Update
Read moreAs many people know I’ll be running the London Marathon next year for WellChild, the national charity for sick children. As part of accepting a charity place with WellChild I have a fundraising target of £1,600. I made the first donation of £100 to confirm my place, and I have since raised a good amount…