The average cost of raising one child in the UK is around £230,000. That’s a pretty eye watering figure. Now double it because we have twins, and add another three as my husband also has three children from a previous marriage. That’s a lot of money we need to earn! Raising children is undoubtedly expensive.…
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Is it ever acceptable to leave a child home alone?
Read moreA good few years ago I remember reading a post about a mother who got a criminal record for leaving her six year old child at home alone for 45 minutes. The varying opinions from parents about whether or not it’s acceptable to leave children home alone got me thinking about how I felt about…
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Mummy, when can I have a phone?
Read moreBeing a parent often means that we can expect to hear a range of different questions coming from the mouths of our offspring. Examples I’ve received are: Mummy, why do you wear a bra? Mummy, did we both grow in your tummy at the same time? How did the doctors get us out of your…
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Do you make your children clear their plate?
Read moreThere is something that I’ve never really understood. Parents who make their children eat everything that is on their plates. I just don’t get it. When I a kid, my parents did this to me. I had to everything on my plate. If I didn’t it was brought back up for breakfast the next day.…
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Disney Book Week Book Review with Parragon Books
Read moreAs many people who read our blog know, I’m a big Disney fan. We’re actually going to go to Disneyland Paris soon and I’m so excited I could burst! I think my husband is getting pretty fed up of me talking about Disney, but it’s just the start! Wait until we get to Disney! Anyway…
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Introducing Dreamstar Bush Baby World
Read moreWhen you were growing up did you have that one favourite toy that you’d take everywhere with you? I did and I think I drove my parents crazy over my insistence that this toy come everywhere with me, and I mean everywhere! Well, today I’d like to introduce you to Dreamstar Bush Babies. I think…
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Father’s Day Gift Ideas
Read moreFather’s Day is almost here so it’s time to start looking at what gifts we can give to all the dad’s in our lives. Personally I really like to give personalised gifts and quite often the most simple gestures can make the best gifts. I know my husband doesn’t expect much, if anything, from our…
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Easy To Follow Steps To Put More Money In Your Pocket
Read moreLook around the internet for long enough, and you’ll come across dozens of ways that’ll help put more money in your pocket. The only problem is, most of these ideas are too innovative: they focus on frugal ways of living, offering tips that put only small amounts of money into your bank account. While every…
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Creative Ways of Announcing a Multiple Pregnancy
Read moreWhen you’ve had to go through IVF, there aren’t many couples who would say no to a twin pregnancy – especially if they have no other children. Even though there are lots of risks when it comes to multiple pregnancies, most would-be parents would happily take them on. If you’ve been lucky enough to conceive…