More and more parents than ever are turning to home education and is it any surprise with some of the most recent news reports I’ve heard on TV and in newspapers. Stories of poor state educations and bad Ofsted reports are seeing parents taking their children’s education into their own hands. Our twins are only…
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The easy way to create a blog badge
Read moreAs you can see it is the same font as my blog’s header and it also uses a few of the same images. It’s a good idea to stick to one theme and ensure your badge matches the tone/theme of your blog. This will help people to associate it with your blog. I created this…
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30 By 30 Update
Read moreIn 2013 I created my 30 by 30 list. It’s kind of like a bucket list, but rather than being a list of things to do before you die, it’s a list of 30 things to do by the time you’re 30. If you’d like to read my full list, click here. I thought I would write a…
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Cycle to Work – The Perfect New Year Resolution
Read moreAs we enter 2014 and many of us plan to improve our lifestyles, cycling to work is an easy and practical way to get more exercise. The government Cycle to Work Scheme initiative is there to help make the transition from car to bike as easy and affordable as possible. During the last decade we…
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Creating an exciting environment for kids to play in
Read moreImage courtesy of marin/freedigitalphotos.net Creating an exciting and engaging environment for your children to play in is no doubt the ideal that all parents strive for. The reality for most, though, is that it can be quite difficult to achieve. Toys have a habit of spreading across a house and mums and dads are often…
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Toddler Beds: When is the right time to change?
Read moreImage courtesy of greenphile/freedigitalphotos.net I often wonder what age I should help our twins make the transition from cot to toddler bed. I guess the first thing we need to ensure before we do anything is that both girls are sleeping through the night in their own cots. R, is well on her way to…
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How to create the perfect bathroom
Read moreYour bathroom should be as individual as you are, but how can you create the perfect functional yet stylish space? There are some common themes you can follow when designing and furnishing the area – keep reading to find out more. Compare prices When choosing decorating materials and furniture for your bathroom, it’s a good…
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How to create a safe, but stylish nursery
Read moreImage courtesy of hin255/freedigitalphotos.net Decorating a nursery can be an exciting and rewarding experience, but with so many products available for little ones, it can be difficult to know where to begin. However, one thing every nursery has in common is that it must be safe, so working from this premise is a good place…
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The Perfect Age to Have Children
Read moreEver since I can remember I have always known that I wanted to have children. The thought of becoming a mum and having one or two children has always been something that has appealed to me. When I was a teenager I was a bit of a worrier. I would worry about silly things like…