Taking care of our pets in the winter months is something that all pet owners take seriously. We have a pet rabbit called Snuggles who we absolutely adore. It’s well known that rabbits cope better in cold weather, but that doesn’t mean they won’t get cold. As such when Snuggles is in his outdoor run,…
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The girls first pet
Read moreI’ve always been an animal lover. When I was a child, my sister and I had many pets. Hamsters, rabbits, numerous cats and even ducks! Before our girls were born, my husband and I had two kittens. We called them Dragon and Fable. It’s rather strange as their names definitely suited them. Dragon was fierce…
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Your Family or Your Pet?! Who will you choose when it comes to your Will?!
Read moreWriting a will is something I’ve often thought about doing. Although if I’m honest it’s not something I’ve done yet. Somehow time seems to just run away with itself! Writing wills is certainly important, but it can also be pretty humorous at times too. This funny infographic was put together by some clever wills and…
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Pic’nMix Smart Watch and Forest Animals Review
Read moreSmart Watch Teaching children the concept of time can be a pretty daunting task for many parents. It’s something my husband and I have introduced slowly to our girls. They understand that things happen at certain times. For example, lunch time, bed time, etc. They have a pretty good understanding of the days…
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Growl with the animals book review
Read moreI love reading books to R and M. The older they’ve got, the more I’ve found myself reading to them. At the moment we’re reading books all about starting nursery as the girls are due to start part time in September. They have lots of books, but none of them are ‘noisy books’. Parragon Books recently sent…
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When I Grow Up
Read moreWhen I was growing up I went through many phases of thinking about what I wanted be when I grew up. The earliest memory I have is sitting on the grass in our garden. Sketch pad in one hand and pencil in the other. I’d sit for hours drawing all the plants! I didn’t want…
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Barefoot Books Review and Competition
Read moreBarefoot Books celebrate art and stories that opens the hearts and minds of children from all walks of life, focusing on themes that encourage independence of spirit, enthusiasm for learning and respect for the worlds diversity. When I was asked if I’d like to review some children’s books, I chose two books aimed specifically at…
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What age would you buy your child their first pet?
Read moreAt 14 months of age our twins have started to take an interest in animals, especially R. When we go to the park they both point at the dogs and watch them with amazement. When their favourite animal TV show comes on, R will point and make her way to the TV before standing right…