17th December 2021
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Great Places to Visit in London

*This is a collaborative post. I never thought I would say this and I thought it would pain me to admit it but it turns out […]
17th December 2021

Great Ideas for Kids Bedroom Themes

Why just paint a child’s room pink or blue, when there are so many fantastic room decorations available these days. Why not pick a theme for […]
8th December 2021
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How to Create a Princess’s Bedroom

*This is a collaborative post. Parents that have a little girl will always want them to feel like a princess. Iconic characters like Cinderella, Snow White, […]
7th December 2021

A Simple Guide to Making Money on the Side

*This is a collaborative post. The cost of living is increasing in the UK, and wages aren’t increasing to cover the gap. As such, many people […]
25th November 2021
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Great Music Icon Tours

*Ad-Paid. All opinions are my own. Music has always been a huge part of my life from a very young age. My beloved Nanny introduced me […]
25th November 2021

Put Your Best Face Forward With Wrinkle Softening Injections

*This is a collaborative post. Do you feel that you look five times older than what you are today? In this mechanical and competitive world, it […]
18th November 2021
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Kids Christmas Gift Guide

*AD-Gifted. All Opinions are my own. One of the things I love most about Christmas, is watching Alyssa open her gifts and marvelling at the magic […]
18th November 2021
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Geeks & Gamers Christmas Gift Guide

*Ad-Gifted. All opinions are my own. I was called a geek at school and even as I got into my twenties and it was used towards […]
18th November 2021
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Adults Christmas Gift Guide

*Ad-Gifted. All opinions are my own. A lot of adults tend to lose the magic of Christmas as they grow up. I have to say this […]
17th November 2021
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How to Keep Your Home Office in Optimal Condition

*This is a collaborative post. Working from home can be both liberating and challenging. It’s great to get away from the office, but it also means […]
9th November 2021

4 Ways To Be Helpful And Supportive Of Mums With New Babies

*This is a collaborative Post It is always a joy to welcome new members of our communities. And with the increase in women having children later […]
3rd November 2021
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Beaulieu: Bond in Motion – No Time To Die

*Ad-Gifted Entrance. All opinions are my own. We have been very fortunate on a number of occasions to have visited the incredible Beaulieu Motor Museum. I […]
2nd November 2021
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Believe It or Not: Two Surprising Ways Covid Has Made Us Better Parents

*Ad-Paid. All opinions are my own. Over the past two years, SARS-CoV-2 has taught us many things, but who would have ever thought that we would […]
1st November 2021
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Looking After the Health of Your Family in 5 Easy Steps

*This is a collaborative post. The past months of lockdowns, time spent indoors, and travel restrictions have given us all a better understanding of how important […]
1st November 2021

Best campsites and attractions in Scotland

*Ad-Paid All opinions are my own As the year draws to a close I like to plan ideas for holidays for the coming year. As I […]
25th October 2021
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Science Mad Collection from Trends Review

*Ad – All opinions are my own. Alyssa is constantly asking me these days if we can do a challenge or experiment. School seems to have […]
25th October 2021
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Secret Santa Gift Ideas

*This is a collaborative post. With less than two months to go attention is starting to turn toward that famous December day. A lot of work […]
20th October 2021
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Mr Frosty The Ice Crunchy Maker is BACK | Review

*Ad -Gifted. If you were a kid in the 80s/90s then like me you can probably remember a whole array of toys you had and a […]
18th October 2021
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4 Reasons Why You Should Take a Hiking Vacation

*Ad-Paid. All opinions are my own. A Hiking vacation, hut trips, treks: many people swear by them! Not only because they find hiking and nature so […]
18th October 2021
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10 Ideas How Parents Can Reduce Kids Screen Time

*This is a collaborative post. Today’s children are growing up in the age of technology, where everything is electronic. Smartphones, tablets, laptops and other devices provide […]
7th October 2021

The Importance of Reading with Children

*AD-Paid. All opinions are my own. From a very young age, Alyssa has always had an incredible imagination. Quite honestly at times, it has completely blown […]
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 […]
14th August 2017

The Battles of Parenting

I never imagined in a million years I’d see parenting as a battle. I think I had a very Disney version of how parenting would pan […]
11th August 2017

How to Host The Ultimate Kids Party… On a Budget!

As you know, we recently had a birthday and have just had Rowan and Bear’s and have Lily and Uncle Peter’s still to come this month! […]
7th August 2017

A Fairy Magical Birthday

It’s been a fortnight now since my little girl turned two and it’s flown by in such a whirl as I swear her birthday has lasted […]
7th August 2017

Why Not for Me – Lingerie Giveaway!

I have always been a fairly girlie girl. I love pink things, fluffy things, sparkly things, pretty shoes, a mixture of girlie dresses and boyfriend jeans, […]
25th July 2017

How Many Sleepzzz Until It’s Time?!

You know what children are like – once they find out something is going to be happening they latch onto it and don’t let it go. […]
10th July 2017

What’s in a Name?

As I watch my little girl grow one of the loveliest things about is learning what she likes and what she doesn’t and seeing this little […]
3rd July 2017

Let The Birthday Preparations Begin!

I looked at the calendar this week (because since leaving teaching I can never remember the day of the week let alone the frickin date!!) and […]
2nd July 2017

“Pusheen” for more Cats!

This is a collaborative post. We’ve never really been a specific type of pet person ie Cat or Dog person but due to circumstances for most […]
1st July 2017

Becoming Cinderella – Little Tikes Princess Horse & Carriage Review

Every little girl dreams of becoming a princess one day don’t they? Well, I know I did albeit a little later than most. I used to […]
22nd May 2017

Kingdom of You

Do you remember a while ago now, I wrote a post about Alyssa and books called “She Won’t Let Me Read?!” I was so worried that […]