Crafts are great for rainy days when all you want to do is wrap up warm, stay indoors and relax. Crafts can be quite relaxing and therapeutic too. That is, unless you have kids involved! In the run up to Christmas we have been doing quite a lot of craft activities. Here are a few…
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How To Make A Cheap But Delicious School Lunch
Read moreWe always want our kids to have a healthy, delicious lunch to bring with them to school. Unfortunately, accomplishing both of those things on a budget can prove to be challenging. However, it is not impossible! There are plenty of affordable school lunch options that you can give to your child. Also, don’t forget about…
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On the fourth day of Christmas – Our Family Traditions
Read moreChristmas traditions are pretty important to me. They’re things that can be remembered and treasured over many years. I wanted to start some Christmas traditions of our own and since the birth of our twins, I think we’ve done just that! Here are some of our family Christmas traditions: Baking our Christmas together. My mum…
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Travelling with Kids – The Essentials
Read moreTravelling with children can be pretty stressful. I should know! I have three year old twin girls and have taken them on holiday abroad via aeroplane, but also in the UK by car. One of the hardest things to do on a long car or plane journey is preventing children from getting bored. I usually…
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My Favourite Outdoor Toys for Winter
Read moreWinter can often be a time when families retreat to the warmth of their living rooms and forget that their garden exists, but that needn’t be the case. Just because it’s a bit cold and damp doesn’t mean you should stay indoors. Getting outdoors in winter can be just as much fun as doing so…
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On the third day of Christmas – How becoming a parent has changed the holidays for me!
Read moreSince becoming a parent Christmases have really changed for me. I remember being so excited for Christmas when I was a kid, but the older I got the more the ‘magic’ of Christmas faded away. When I became a mum everything changed though! The magic of Christmas came back and I vividly remember the girls…
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My 2016 UK Travel Bucket List
Read moreIt’s no secret that as a family we enjoy a good holiday. We like to go abroad and have been to Menorca twice with our children in tow. Before our children were born, my husband and I holidayed in Marrakech, Valencia, Rome and many other fantastic destinations. 2016 may be slightly different though. We’re hoping…
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A Review of the Range Rover Evoque aka the Best Family Car on the Market
Read moreThe Range Rover Evoque is undeniably lovely to look at: strong, powerful, and streamlined. This leviathan motor is also versatile, swift, and manoeuvrable, making ithighly coveted by all who see it, but it’s got a whole lot more going for it than its aesthetic appeal. Of course, all of these desirable qualities mean little when it comes to choosing a family car. Versatility and manoeuvrability…
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Win £150 House of Fraser Gift Card
Read moreHouse of Fraser is one of my favourite shops that is still on the high street. A lot of shops have become online only in recent times, so I’m glad I can still walk into a House of Fraser shop and have a good look around. If you’re familiar with House of Fraser then you’ll…