I’ve teamed up with Admiral insurance for their cost of Christmas campaign. The idea behind the campaign is to see how the cost of the festive season has changed over the last 40 years. Admiral have created a very clever widget which people can interact with. Simply select which year you’d like to find more…
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Christmas Presents: Children’s Expectations: Have They Changed?
Read moreOn the way home from work the other day I was listening to the radio, and they were talking about the expectations of children in relation to Christmas presents. Basically has it got out of control the presents children are receiving at Christmas? Is this putting too much pressure on parents? Is the expense of…
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Our Annual Father Christmas Visit
Read moreFor the last four years we have visited one particular place to meet Father Christmas. It’s a local garden centre called Pughs garden village which is about a 10 minute drive from where we live, so it’s very local. Every year they have a different theme, and this has definitely become a family tradition. The…
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My Christmas Wishes 2017
Read moreMy birthday is at the end of November which is just too close Christmas. I guess a lot of people would be happy to have two lots of presents in under a month, but not me. My wife will start asking me what I want for my birthday and yes I am thankful that she…
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Omg ! Christmas Is Nearly Here I Can’t Wait!
Read moreI am a self confessed Christmas fan. I love it! It’s that time of year when you can spoil your loved ones without fear of judgement that you might be buying too much, and if anybody does say anything, you can simply say, it’s Christmas, don’t be such a Scrooge! Of course spending within your…
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Pi-Top Laptop Review
Read moreI love any new technology, and also something that’s a bit different from the norm. So when I was asked to review the Pi-Top laptop, I couldn’t wait and let my twins loose on this awesome bit of kit. Pi-Top is a modular laptop that you build yourself, allowing you to discover a world of…
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Christmas Gift Guide 2017
Read moreIt’s unbelievable that it’s nearly 12 months since last Christmas, but Christmas is nearly here again, and I for one couldn’t be happier! I love Christmas, especially when you have five year old twin girls. The magic of Christmas is still very much alive in our home. So here we go! Here is my Christmas…
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My Pocket Money Toy Subscription Review: (Inc Unboxing Video Of Christmas Eve Box)
Read moreWhen I was recently approached by My Pocket Money Toy to review their boxes, I was instantly intrigued to what it was exactly. The name itself is genius. If you give your children pocket money what better way to teach them to save it up and make somebody happy by sending some gifts in the post,…
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Christmas Is Nearly Here: Then And Now ( Memories )
Read moreSummer has gone and clocks will be going back this weekend. The leaves are falling quickly from the trees and the skyline is more often has a grey or black look to it, but don’t despair! Christmas is just around the corner! One of my favourite times of the year is Christmas, especially when you…
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Start Saving for Christmas 2017 now!
Read moreI can’t believe that Christmas is over already! The turkey has been eaten, presents unwrapped and my front room now resembles a toy shop! Having said that though, I do have to give all credit to my wife for being super organised when it comes to Christmas shopping. She’s even made a start on saving…
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Look What We Did over Christmas
Read moreThis year has easily been the most enjoyable Christmas I have ever had. There are a couple of reasons why. One reason is I have worked less leading up to Christmas and over the Christmas period which has made the usual chore of Christmas shopping a task that is usually very rushed. I was fortunate…
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Christmas Day in our home
Read moreWhen you have toddlers in the home Christmas Day really is the most special day in the year. We are fortunate to have four year old twins in our home and their excitement levels were totally maxed out at bedtime on Christmas Eve! I was really expecting an early start on Christmas morning, possibly 5am,…
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MERRY CHRISTMAS
Read moreMerry Christmas to everybody. I would like to take this opportunity to say thank to anybody that has read any of my blog posts, written a comment or shared my posts across social media. It means the world to me that anybody finds what I write even just slightly interesting. My blog has been developed…
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Taking a Break Over Christmas
Read moreI’m a self employed painter and decorator. It is very difficult, especially during the summer months to get any time off work, but during the winter and especially leading up to Christmas work generally gets less manic and busy, so it gives me the opportunity to have some time off to enjoy family time. I…
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Our Annual Visit To See Santa
Read moreYesterday I found a picture which is approximately 18 years old of my oldest daughters and me visiting Santa’s grotto. It made me realise I have been doing the annual visit to see Santa for a long time and I’m not sure I’m aging too well, but OMG! Five children gives you grey hairs! Unfortunately…
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Do We Spoil Our Children at Christmas?
Read moreI imagine every year, every parent asks themselves this question. Do we spoil our children at Christmas? The honest answer for me and my children is probably yes! My oldest three children who are now 21, 19 and 17 years old. When they were toddlers they were definitely spoilt in the amount of presents they…
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Christmas Cards, Supermarkets and Teachers. Xmas Marketing or Traditions?
Read moreIt’s that time of the year that I love! Christmas! Christmas is without a doubt a magical, wonderful time, and if you have little ones that still believe in Father Christmas it makes it so special! Seeing their eyes light up on Christmas morning are what family memories are made of! I particularly remember my…
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