Weekly Dates for your Diary Christmas Infographic

Are you starting to panic about Christmas. It is December next week and I need to stop saying oh it is ages away…loads of time…nothing…

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Presents to keep forever

When I was 4 years old I longed for a tiny tears doll. My friend had one and I used to wish so hard that…

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The little things I love about Christmas

#MakeTheirChristmas is  the Christmas campaign by Littlewoods focused on what little things you love about Christmas. It has set me thinking about the little things…

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Handy saving tips for families

We are constantly bombarded with tips and ideas on how to save money. While we are all aware that times are tough some of the…

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Free Marvel fun for kids

I  love to find free games and activities for my kids online don’t you?  It saves money and keeps them entertained. Sometimes though you can…

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Experiences bring more joy than possessions

I have been reading a lot about happiness recently and most of the research  seems to agree on one key issue…experiences bring more happiness than…

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Make your home a castle

We all want our homes to be secure strongholds to protect our families. That’s why our ancestors built forts to guard against invasion, complete with…

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Gorgeous Girls Clothes at Vertbaudet this Winter

Vertbaudet does French chic for kids at the most excellent prices and they have some lovely winter outfits. I absolutely love this vibrant outfit .…

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What to consider when choosing a car finance deal

Thinking about buying a new car on finance? The wide rage of finance deals can be confusing, so I’ve compiled a handy guide of things…

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My first Scalextric

I never had Scalextric when I was young . when I was a kid boys and girls toys were quite distinctly divided and in my…

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Christmas Crafting with Bostik

You just cannot beat Christmas crafting for getting you in the holiday mood. Each month I am sent a box of craft and some Bostik…

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Laurinda’s story part 1 (A million miracles)

Have you haed of the A Million Miracles campaign? I want to tel you about it…it is really quite astonishing. I want to introduce you…

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What parenting type are you? I’m a snowplough!

In this excellent video Kate Barlow, parenting expert and Midwife Margaret Merrigan Feenan give their expert insights on what kind of parenting type are you.…

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The amazing £35 premier Inn offer

I think when it gets chilly and  the nights get darker we can all hibernate a bit  and the winter blues can set in… sometimes…

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36 Essentials for Expecting Mums

I have recently contributed to  an interactive checklist of essentials for expecting mums  along with some other savvy bloggers. I hope you find this useful.…

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Slumberdown Halloween Movie Night In

My kids have always loved building dens so they were absolutely delighted to receive a little Halloween movie night in pack that insisted they do…

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Schleich Dinosaurs

According to those in the know over on Instagram it is Dinovember as of Sunday (I am still unsure what this means but Instagram I…

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All inclusive holidays – better for the budget?

It’s getting chilly isn’t it? It’s also getting darker and a bit grimmer and I have been to starting to feel a little meh to…

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My Give As You Live Gift Guide

If like me the materialism of Christmas can make you a tad uncomfortable you need to head over to Give as you Live. Give as…

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My Geek Box Unboxing

Subscription boxes abound  these days, beauty boxes, stationary boxes, treat boxes and chocolates boxes  and now …..My Geek Box! I had absolutely not a clue…

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