28th September 2021
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The Next Challenge: What To Do Now All Your Children Are in School

*This is a collaborative post. It gets to a point when we feel that we almost put out to pasture as a parent. And it happens […]
22nd September 2021
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3 Tips for Managing Kids Clubs

I have been called mad and totally insane and I wholeheartedly agree with that statement when it comes to my daughter and her clubs this year. […]
15th September 2021

Slow Cooker Vegetarian Mexican Burritos Recipe

My family has always had a real love of Mexican food. It lends itself to being very easy to make vegetarian, very easy to make large […]
10th September 2021

Posterlounge: Completing a Home

*AD-Paid. All opinions are my own. When I eventually move into my own home, which I sincerely hope isn’t a lifetime away I know I am […]
10th September 2021
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What Do You Get The Person Who Has Everything?

*This is a collaborative post. People often say that they’re either good at buying gifts or bad at buying gifts. In truth, though, you can’t make […]
4th September 2021

Desenio: Helping to Create a Gallery Wall

*Ad-Paid. All opinions are my own. I love walking into people’s homes and having a nose at how they have decorated. I really don’t think I […]
3rd September 2021
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Teen Bedroom Makeover

*Ad-Gifted. All opinions are my own. You might be thinking, hang on, she doesn’t have a teen, and you’re right I don’t. However, I do have […]
2nd September 2021
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6 Sports That Can Help You Strengthen Your Bond With Nature

*This is a collaborative post. Strengthen Your Bond With Nature; it has never been as important as it is today. In fact, spending time in nature […]
31st August 2021

Visiting Belfast

*Ad-Paid. All opinions are my own. I have a bit of a thing about accents, always have. Something about someone with a really strong Irish, Scottish, […]
31st August 2021

Amazing Benefits of Using an Oil Diffuser in Your Home

*In collaboration with Emily Jones An oil diffuser is a product that has only increased in popularity over the years and many people name as a […]
24th August 2021
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Strengthen Your Bond With Your Partner in 6 Simple Steps

*This is a collaborative post. The relationship you have with your loved one is bound to change drastically over time. You can’t expect the honeymoon period […]
24th August 2021
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Staying In Your Own Home

*This is a collaborative post. Although I am young and fit and healthy I do often concern myself with what the future holds. One of the […]
24th August 2021
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Choosing To Cruise

*This is a collaborative post. I have friends that have taken cruise ship holidays and enjoyed the whole experience. I also have friends that would not […]
2nd August 2021

Buying a caravan or motorhome from Wandahome

*Ad-Paid. All opinions are my own. With the current state of the world and the changes to the world going forward in the next few years, […]
29th July 2021

Why You Should Keep Your Own Chickens

*This is a collaborative post. Keeping chickens in the garden has become increasingly popular over the last few years. Some people wouldn’t consider chickens to be […]
29th July 2021

Tips For Helping Your Kids Look After Their Teeth

*This is a collaborative post Helping your kids look after their teeth can be a challenging ordeal.  In the morning, their tempers can be foul, and […]
27th July 2021

3 Embarrassing Ailments and How to Treat Them at Home

*This is a collaborative post. As we make our way through life, there will undoubtedly be times when we feel embarrassed about certain things. While it […]
23rd July 2021
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Creative Ways To Represent Your Brand

*This is a collaborative post. Advertising and brand recognition are essential to your product’s continuation. When consumers automatically associate a specific font, shape, or colour scheme […]
23rd July 2021
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3 Popular Countries for Brits Looking to Emigrate

*This is a collaborative post. Have you ever wondered about how life could be different if you moved abroad? Many people ponder this life-changing decision at […]
20th July 2021

Toilet Cleaning Hacks That Work

*This is a collaborative post. Cleaning a toilet is one of the house chores that most homeowners don’t fancy. While it might seem like one of […]
7th July 2021
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How to prevent a bad credit score

*This is a collaborative post. Keeping on top of your person finances can be tricky. However, one of the best places to start is to look […]
7th July 2021
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5 Easy Ways to Reduce Your Carbon Footprint

*This is a collaborative post. Reducing your carbon footprint might not be the first thing you think of as a parent but it is important that […]
7th July 2021
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Adapting For Your Family

*This is a collaborative post. Families grow and change as time passes. There is no guarantee as to what our families will look like over the […]
7th July 2021
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Giving Gifts ‘Just Because’

*This is collaborative. Most people only give gifts to mark special occasions and although celebrating these holidays and life events are important – there is an […]
5th July 2021
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Picking A Outfit For All Of The Wedding Party: Practical Tips

*This is a collaborative post. If you are currently planning your wedding then you will have realised just how much goes into this one day, and […]
18th December 2016

It Could Have Made A Difference…

As a first time mum I think the worry set in from the moment she breathed her first breath. Obviously, because she was early, we had […]
17th December 2016

Can We Get There?

Before Alyssa, I wouldn’t have thought twice about going anywhere with friends. I could swan in and out quite easily – the only thing I might […]
14th December 2016
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I’m A Blogging Success Because…. Week #14

Success comes in all shapes and sizes doesn’t it? It can be an award you’ve waited your whole life to get. It could be recognition for […]
30th November 2016

Sleep: We Did It Our Way!

I may have mentioned once or twice  (or a bajillion times) that Alyssa has never been a great sleeper… in fact she’s been downright horrendous at […]
20th November 2016

For Those Oopsy Daisy Moments…

Do you remember a while ago, before I changed over to my new blog look, I wrote about the horrific experience of “The Day She Almost […]
11th November 2016
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I’m a Blogging Success Because… Week #10

Success comes in all shapes and sizes doesn’t it? It can be an award you’ve waited your whole life to get. It could be recognition for something […]
14th October 2016
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Top Tips for Avoiding Driving Test Nerves

Learning to drive is becoming more and more essential. Even though the government is trying to encourage the improvement of public transport to make it easier […]
10th October 2016

New Life Saving Babygro – Stop Your First Aid Fears!

An exclusive babygrow designed to help teach parents how to give first aid to their baby is being launched by leading first aid charity St John […]
4th October 2016
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My Tears are Real…She Doesn’t Want Me!

I count myself fortunate that I have such a wonderful relationship with my daughter.Right from the start, from her very first breath, she has been my […]
2nd October 2016
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Newborns: The Harsh Realities!

I can honestly say that I had dreamt about having my own children from the age of 14. As I got older, it got harder and […]