Guest Post Author Bio Mel Trudgett lives in the UK on the beautiful Jurassic Coast, with her partner, 2 daughters and their very hairy, but adorable dog, Lola. She set up www.melsmoneymindset.com with the aim of helping people to change how they think and feel about money. She also gives practical tips on how to…
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Free Summer Holiday Activities for Kids
Read moreWe’re a few weeks into the summer holidays now and I have to be honest and say that I’m loving it! The extra time spent with our girls is wonderful, and thankfully it hasn’t cost us a fortune. If you’re a regular reader of my blog, you may have noticed that we’re trying to complete…
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Exploring Rock Pools at Rest Bay, Porthcawl
Read moreLast week I shared a post called 50 things to do before you’re 11 3/4. Over the summer holidays, our girls and I will be trying to do as many of these as we can. Before we started, we were able to tick a number of the activities off that we’d already done. Once we’d done…
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Disneyland Paris 2018 Trip Report – Our Last Day
Read moreTo read about day five, click here. All week, we have been trying to go on the boat ride behind the ‘It’s a small world ride’, but every time we’ve gone over it’s been closed. Today, our last day, we got lucky! The boat ride is called Le Pays Des Contes de Fees, and it’s…
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50 things to do before you’re 11 3/4
Read moreWhen I look back at my childhood, I do so with many fond memories. When I wasn’t in school, I was usually outdoors with my friends. Walking, riding bikes, playing and generally having what is now know as ‘old fashioned’ fun. The majority of my childhood was spent outdoors and I firmly believe that this…
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Review: Discover the Fabulous World of Party Popteenies!
Read moreWhen it comes to toys nowadays, you have to find something pretty different in order to impress our girls. Soft toys just don’t cut it like they used to! That’s why we love Party Popteenies! We were sent a selection of their products to review including: Party Popteenies and the Surprise Popper (£4.99) Double Surprise…
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Little Live Bizzy Bubs Review
Read moreWe all know a child that loves babies! Both of our twin girls love babies, especially M. She’s had a baby doll since birth, and at six years old she still treasures it. When we go out M will quite often point out babies and say, “Look mum! Aw, aren’t they cute!” That’s why I…
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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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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…