Category: Family Life

Pawfect Christmas gift ideas for dogs and their owners

Contains items gifted for this post  There are loads of pawfect (sorry, not sorry) Christmas gifts for dogs these days, including some for their lucky owners to enjoy too. Here are a few ideas, including one or two that you might not have thought of: Dog food, treats and toys …

Affordable Christmas gift ideas for kids aged 3 to 13

Contains items gifted for this post and affiliate links This year I wanted to put together a guide of (mostly) affordable Christmas gifts for kids so here it is! Aimed at kids aged 3 to 13 hopefully there is something to suit all tastes and budget! First up is a …

Helping kids love sleepovers at their grandparent’s house

This is a collaborative post with Very.co.uk Having sleepovers at their grandparent’s house is a real treat for kids. I certainly loved staying with mine When Big L was little he spent a lot of time at my mum’s house, including having sleepovers.I was diagnosed with Crohn’s disease when he …

Why I effing love Christmas/Crimbo/Xmas whatever you call it

Hi! My name’s Erica and I effing love Christmas I do, I reeeaaaaally do. I’m one of those weird people that likes giving presents (but hates wrapping them). I just love it. It gives me a nice, warm, fuzzy feeling inside, I get excited at the prospect of people enjoying …

Advent Calendars for all ages 2022

Items include product gifted for this review. May also contain affiliate links Advent calendars aren’t just for children, oh no! Each year more and more advent calendars become available and there is something for everyone, including the family pet! I’ve put together a few of our favourites including food, drink, …

Why Birmingham Is Becoming a Popular City to Live

There is a lot to love about the UK’s second biggest city. In fact, some might say that the second biggest is better than the first. London might have all the money and influence and fame, but it also has the unfriendly reputation. Birmingham, on the other hand has been …

Starting Secondary School – Tips for Parents and Carers (AD)

This is a collaborative post with Books2Door Are you are the parent of a child starting secondary school? You are?! Great! I have put together some tips for a smooth transition from primary school to secondary school to make the first day a little less daunting My 11 year old, …

Gifts for your father figure this Father’s Day

Contains gifted items This Father’s Day I have some gift ideas for all budgets and, I hope, there is something that will appeal to the father figure in your life Haribo Megastars Haribo always goes down well in our house and there is always a treat to suit all budgets.  …

Alternative Easter Gifts for Everyone

Contains gifted items We were in Lindt last week and were reliably informed by them that people are going all out this Easter I suppose it is the first Easter we have had without restrictions for a couple of years (for better or worse) so people are making up for …

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