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Regularly readers will know that I always tend to book our family holiday in January ahead of Blue Monday. This year it falls on Monday 16th January and is the day when prices tend to rise for those wishing to travel. If you have money ahead of the post-Christmas payday, or even a credit card … Read more
Bringing up children is such a joyful time with so many wonderful milestone moments from birth to even after they have left home. Learning to drive gave our family so many more opportunities and memories: From that first journey; school trips; travelling to places we wouldn’t have been able to reach (both locally and abroad); … Read more
I have pretty much taken things easy in regards to how much time I have spent online this month. Instead of feeling refreshed at the end of it I feel tired. I feel even more that I have so much to do in terms of tidying my house, spending time with my family and giving … Read more
When my youngest two boys broke up from school they came home with homework to do over the holidays! Before we start to think about how mean that is it was actually a lot of fun Christmas stuff we would already be getting up to (well apart from the handwriting practice as the cards were … Read more
There is a brand new exciting activity website and app called Kidscast. Suitable for entertaining children ages three to twelve years old – especially good with the upcoming Christmas holidays. With Kidscast you can download all your games to your favourite device and play on or offline. There are a huge variety of shows plus … Read more
I was invited to Press Night of Robin Hood & the Babes in the Wood Panto at The Roses Theatre Tewkesbury – written and directed by Ben Crocker and sponsored by Peter Ball & Co Estate Agents. This year the Roses Theatre Panto was their best performance I have seen in the time I have … Read more
My boys love getting crafty and were keen trying to try the Gel-A-Peel 3D Design Station. The gels can be used to either trace a template on the 3D Design Station or let the imagination run free. Once it has dried then peel off the creation and use as 3D accessories. About The Gel-a-Peel 3D … Read more
The question of getting a dog has come up so many times and we nearly once got a puppy. After reading up on it and asking friends with pets I made the decision not to have one. I did not think it was fair on myself or the animal. I know at the end of … Read more
With the huge success of Pokémon Go this year I figured that there may be a whole load of new parents looking for Pokémon Christmas Gift inspiration. With Pokémon celebrating its 20th year this time it should be easier than ever but being as my boys have been fans for a while I thought I … Read more
There are two things that I believe are really important about Christmas and what makes it really special – and they are spending time with family and appreciating why we celebrate. One of the ways I do this is by making Christmas Crafts in the run up to the big day – which helps really … Read more