Mother’s Day Gifts Mum will love

Contains items gifted for this post The Daffodils are starting to bloom which can only mean one thing, Mother’s Day will soon be here! So, with that in mind, here are some lovely, and a bit different, ideas for Mother’s Day gifts Jewellery from Bloom Boutique  Bloom Boutique specialise in beautiful personalised jewellery. I fell …

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Can you adopt a rescue dog when you have children?

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There seems to be a myth that dog rescues won’t let families with children adopt a dog I have wanted a dog since my childhood dog of almost 18 years passed away when I was in my early twenties. She was a rescue and pretty difficult but she was lovely. Last year we made the …

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There, their, they’re. Why we should stop with the grammar police

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I have a confession to make, I used to be a member of the grammar police I know this will come as a complete surprise to anyone who has read at least one of my posts as they are likely littered with errors. You know what? Who fucking cares about grammar? I can understand being …

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Valentine’s Day Gift Ideas for Everybody

Contains items gifted for this post Valentine’s Day could well be the most romantic day of the year. I know a lot of people think it is too commercialised but I feel that can be a good reminder to spend some quality time with the one(s) you love. With that in mind here are some …

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Simba Hybrid Mattress Original Review

Simba Hybrid Mattress Original Review

We were sent the Simba Hybrid Mattress for this review – all opinions are our own. Photos from simbasleep.com So, you are looking for a new mattress? If you are considering a Simba Mattress then you can read on for our Simba Hybrid Mattress Original review  Looking for a new mattress is a bit of …

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Southbank Centre London – Imagine Children’s Festival

Taking place from 7th to 17th February 2024 at the Southbank Centre, London, Imagine Children’s Festival is heralded at the UK’s leading arts festival for children A short walk from London’s Waterloo station the Imagine Children’s Festival offers fun-filled performances and experiences aimed at children aged 0 to 11. There are over 130 events to …

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Really Easy Goats Cheese Al Forno Pasta Recipe – Prezzo Style

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Written in April 2020 updated 2023 We love eating out as a family. One of our favourite restaurants is Prezzo and one of our favourite dishes is a pasta recipe – Goats Cheese Al Forno Since we are in lockdown and can’t go out to restaurants I decided to try to recreate Goats Cheese Al …

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TikTok – the Dark Side Parents Need to Know

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I think we can all agree that social media, including TikTok, has been a saviour over the past year For many of us it has been our only way of keeping in touch with friends and family. TikTok has been a creative outlet for singles and families alike, with dances and challenges being shared and …

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Christmas gift ideas for kids aged 5 to 15 years

This post contains gifted items, affiliate links and sponsored content Buckle up, it’s nearly Christmas! Here are my annual Christmas gift ideas for kids aged 5 to 15 years  Toys trends move very quickly these days so I have included some of the toys and games touted to be the hottest this Christmas. There is …

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Christmas gift ideas for dogs and their humans

This post contains gifted items and affiliate links Being owned by a hound myself, I know how important it is that our dog has his own Christmas gifts, I mean he probably has no idea what’s going on but that’s not really the point. So here are a few ideas for your pampered pooch, and …

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