TV advertising can often be a bit hit and miss. It’s like those car adverts with no sound. At first I thought it was a pretty clever idea. It definitely makes you stop and look up at the TV as you wonder why there’s no sound. I soon realised it’s most likely a clever advertising…
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We’re all different and that’s ok
Read moreTeaching children about body image can be a pretty tricky subject. At the tender of six, it’s not something I tend to think about talking to our girls about. However, when M came out school one day, and passed comment about a teachers weight, it made me think twice. The lady in question was overweight,…
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For my Valentine
Read moreI’m not usually one to write soppy blog posts, but seeing as it’s Valentines day, I thought I’d put pen to paper, (or should that be fingers to keypad?), and see what I could come up with! I met my husband, Nigel, when I was 18, and we’ve been together ever since. 13 happy years.…
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Is nothing off limits when you’re a blogger?
Read moreBeing a blogger means that I share a lot of what goes on in my life online with my readers. The same can be said for pretty much all parenting and lifestyle bloggers. This is nothing new. Celebrities have been doing this for years, and whilst there’s absolutely nothing wrong with doing so, in fact…
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Should motorists be fined for using parent and child spaces?
Read moreI’m pretty sure it’s a struggle that most parents who drive have faced at some point in their lives or another. You pull into the car park of your local supermarket, and hunt down the parent and child spaces in the hopes of finding a space close to the entrance. You then witness a lone…
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Has your ppi claim been rejected? If so, do not give up, you are not the only one in this situation.
Read moreAn article by the Mirror discusses the Financial Conduct Authority’s (FCA) recent rule where those who may have had a previous rejected claim can now reclaim. The Mirror reported that 1.2 million people who had their claims rejected, could be owed compensation due to unfair transactions when PPI was originally sold. It is best to…
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Amazing ways to maximise your free time
Read moreEveryone has those days where your to-do list seems never-ending, and you barely get to relax in the evenings before you’re getting up and doing it all again. Time is money they say, and just like budgeting to keep track of your money, you should be budgeting to keep track of your time. It’s very…
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R.E.D January is over! What now? #redjanuary
Read moreR.E.D January is over, so what do I do now? Rest? Enjoy the freedom of not having to run every day? Well, I could do that, or I could take on another challenge, and that’s what I’ve done! Planking everyday in February! Although I’m not doing this for a charity nor will I be blogging…
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8 Budgeting Tips for New Mums
Read moreIf your new bundle of joy is nearly here, or you’ve just celebrated their arrival, you might find yourself worrying about how you’re going to deal with your new financial situation. Having a baby can mean living on less money, and spending more at the same time – which is a very worrisome concept for…