How to make an invitation to create

I like to give the children invitiations to create. Just set out a few materials and invite them to explore (or not) what they want…

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Tulips from Tesco Flowers

I was invited to review some flowers this week from Tesco’s new flower delivery service. I had a lovely time perusing their beautiful bouquets, they…

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An easy way to buy and sell unwanted vouchers

Today – An easy way to buy and sell unwanted vouchers   30% of vouchers in the world are not used each year. That amounts…

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Making my home lovely on a budget

Do you like to make your home lovely on a budget? The team at Flamingo Gifts invited me to review some of their fabulous products.…

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Things I learned at Blog Camp

So although I have been blogging a long time (2007!) I still get excited about blogger meet ups and still have much to learn. Blog…

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AmiGami Review

I don’t often get my daughter wrong but this time I did. I totally underestimated how much she would like Amigami. To me the just…

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Thrifty Blogging Resources

Fabulous and thrifty blogging resources I know of quite a few resources on being frugal that I intend to share with you from time to…

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Great map wallpaper for kids

Today – Great map wallpaper for kids Decorating kids rooms comes with all sorts of challenges; you want to make a space they will really…

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When I #imagine2030 it is full of kindness

Sightsavers are asking everyone to #Imagine2030 and would love to hear parents perspectives. Why are they doing this? They are doing this because this year,…

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The 3 top reasons bloggers should embrace Pinterest

Today – reasons bloggers should embrace Pinterest Pinterest is fabulous for everyone  and it is undoubtedly my favourite search engine. I would highly recommend it…

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Summer fashion from Trespass

We have been looking forward to the summer now for quite some time and I excitedly zipped up to the attic a few weeks ago…

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Lego Play and a Parenting Confession

Lego play is big in our house. My kids are absolutely huge Lego fans and have been for a long time. My daughter began her…

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Preparing for your financial future

How good are you at preparing for your financial future? Sometimes we find it hard to even plan our money for the summer holidays let…

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Post Pregnancy Toning

Looking after your self post pregnancy is often the last thing on your mind as you cuddle your new born and try to get to…

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Cosy Spring Knits

I love that the sun has started to seep through the grey and the flowers have decided to wake up at last. It just makes…

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How to spring clean around kids

today – how to Spring clean around kids How to spring clean around kids It’s that time of year isn’t it. The sofa covers need…

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The simple way to find quality second hand bargains

What do you think of buying things second hand? I am all for it myself; cheaper prices, you are recycling and a recoup of money…

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5 ways to teach children to be responsible about money

I truly believe that a sound financial education starts young. It is very important that children learn to be responsible about money  learn the value…

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Tips for easy family budgeting

  Tips for Easy family budgeting Do you find family budgeting easy? Nope, me neither. I still don’t find it easy despite writing about personal…

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Win a £25 Amazon Voucher

Who is my most cleverest quiz loving reader? My dear friend Anne  had cancer last year and is now fit and well (hurray!). she wants…

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