Buying a school uniform is an essential part of school life that every parent will have to go through. Our twins started nursery last September and although I was able to purchase their polo shirts and cardigans through the school, the hassle that I experienced when it came to buying trousers and dresses that fitted…
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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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Nursery School Update
Read moreThe girls have been going to nursery now since the beginning of September. To read how their first day went click here. In the run up to them starting nursery I was really anxious. They’ve always been looked after at home by a family member. They’ve never been away from mummy and daddy, and they’ve…
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The girls first day at nursery school! Part 2
Read moreFollowing on from this morning’s post I thought I would write an update about how the girls found their first day at nursery school. I think we’re lucky that they have morning sessions as they’re up early enough and it means that when they start full time school, they’ll be used to getting up in the…
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Brantano calls for children nationwide to walk to school for charity
Read moreBrantano is calling for children and their parents to pledge to walk to school more often in the new term, to help raise money for road safety charity, Brake. Research by the shoe retailer has revealed that only a third of children and parents regularly walk to and from school every week and further research…
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Kids Trainer Review from Get The Label
Read moreWhen it comes to buying shoes for your children where’s your first point of call? Do you go to your local supermarket or sports shop, maybe to the market or ask friends and family for recommendations? I usually do a mixture of all three as I like to be able to try the shoes on…
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#WeSoFancyDress – A back to school party featuring ASDA!
Read moreI can’t quite believe that in less than two weeks’ time our twins will be starting nursery. They’ve never been to nursery or been looked after anywhere other than in their own home so it’s a big change for all of us. I’m feeling a real mix emotions! Anxious about how they’ll settle in and…
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Pisamonas Back to School Shoe Review!
Read morePisamonas – A name I’ve come to love. Not just because it’s a cool name for an online children’s shoe store, but because they also happen to be a brand that I love! Pisamonas have a fantastic range of high quality kids footwear designed and made in Spain. I happen to know that they really are…
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The stress and cost of buying a school uniform
Read moreOur twin girls start nursery in a few weeks. It’s only two and a half hours a day to begin with, but they still need a school uniform. We purchased their polo shirts, jumpers and cardigans from the school directly and decided to buy the girls two polo shirts each, two jumpers each and one…