If you have kids who aren’t in school yet, autumn can be a great time to book a family break. It’s usually better value for money than the summer months, and destinations like Lanzarote are less busy. Here are some of the best beaches and resorts where you can take the kids for safe paddling,…
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What we did over the summer holidays
Read moreI can’t believe that the summer holidays are over already. I feel sad at how fast the past few weeks have flown by, and also by the fact that our girls will now be entering into full time school. Sadly that means my days at home will no longer be spent with the girls. I…
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Gray & Willow Rope Laundry Bin Review
Read moreMy husband and I are the kind of people that believe if it’s not broken, then don’t fix it. As such we’ve had the same laundry bin for the past 10 years. Although the lid is broken, in fact I’m not actually sure when we last saw the lid nor used it! Our laundry…
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Why having a bedtime routine for your child is important
Read moreBedtime routines are really important for children. For as long as I can remember, we’ve always followed a set bedtime routine for our twins. Of course, over the years we’ve had to make some small adjustments, but now that our girls are four years old, their bedtime room is very consistent and has been ever…
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The day you start school
Read moreTo our beautiful girls, Next week, you’ll both take your first steps through the front door of a new chapter in your lives. We’ve talked a lot about ‘big school’, about your teachers and about all of the things you’ll learn. You’re both excited, but also a little nervous which is normal. I’m sure there’ll…
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Binky Linky
Read more****NO BUSINESSES**** Please link up a blog post, not your home page Please only link up one post – additional links will be deleted This linky is your chance to link up your favourite post of the week. It’s a great way to find new blogs to read and to raise your blogs profile. I’m…
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Smartening up your garden for winter
Read moreI’m pretty sure I say the same thing every year, but I really can’t believe it’s September already! It feels only yesterday that the summer holidays began and now, well, now they’re almost over, and for many people they’re already over. Children are returning to school and many others like our twins will be starting…
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Healthy School Snack Ideas
Read moreOur twin girls start full time school next week and I’m feeling a little uneasy about it. Previously in nursery, which is only two and a half hours, I haven’t had to think about food as the nursery provides the children with a healthy snack. Usually a crumpet, fruit or a wrap etc. However, now…