I’ve always known that I wanted to be a mum. When I was little I used to collect baby dolls and pretend that they were real. I’d put nappies on them, dress them up for the day and then change them into their pyjamas at night time. Most of them would ‘sleep’ at the foot of…
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The Pros and Cons of Toddler Groups
Read moreShortly after bringing our girls home from hospital after their extended stay due to being born early, I started to look into local baby and toddler groups. There seemed to be quite a few of them around, but it would be another 7 months before I managed to pluck up the courage to actually go…
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Bedroom designs for growing twins
Read moreWhen you’re decorating a room for twins, you need to think in pairs. There are two beds, two dressers, two lamps, two personalities, and two of everything to keep in mind. Needless to say, the whole idea of bedroom design for twins can feel overwhelming, but it can also be so much fun! As you…
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Reunited over Pasta! The Trouble with Twins!
Read moreWhat happened to my gentle, happy, kind hearted girls? One day they were four years old. They were nice to one another, had the occasional tantrum and more often than not they would listen to their mummy and daddy without us having to raise our voices. Then, all of a sudden they turned five years…
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Celebrating Your Twins’ First Birthday
Read moreThe first birthday is an exciting event for all parents, no matter whether they are first-time parents or more experienced. But when it comes to twins, there is double the reason to be excited. The truth is that planning a birthday for twins is considerably different to just planning it for a single child. There…
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Mojo Box Review by Fred’s Box
Read moreI love the idea of a good subscription box. A little special something that gets delivered straight to your door once a month. It’s a nice treat and something to look forward to. Fred’s Box is exactly that. It’s a subscription service for children. They send your kids a box each month containing mini figures…
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Happy Birthday To Me & You!
Read moreToday is my birthday. I don’t normally write a post specifically about turning another year older, but seeing as this one is the big 30, I thought I’d put something down in writing. Today isn’t just a special day for me. I’m a twin, so obviously it’s also a special day for my twin sister…
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The trouble with twins
Read moreHaving twins is pretty cool. As a mum it’s actually quite reassuring. I mean knowing that they have an instant best friend for life is something quite unique. When they first started nursery they had one another. They didn’t not know anyone as they had each other. They’ve recently started school and they’re in the…
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Topsy and Tim Book Review
Read moreTopsy and Tim are without a doubt one of our twin girls favourite TV characters. They love watching them to see what adventures they get up too! One of their favourite episodes is when they ‘pet sit’ their friend Kerry’s guinea pigs! I think this has something to do with the fact that their cousins…