The summer holidays are over and as usual it’s had it’s different fads. We had the fidget spinner, but if I’m honest the girls bored of this very quickly. About half way through the holidays a craze started in our neighbourhood, as I’m sure it did in many other neighbourhoods up and down the country.…
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Planning On Popping The Question Again?
Read moreWhen we men take the leap to propose, we’re invested. we’ve thought long and hard, and are sure we’ve found the one. But, things don’t always work out, and if an engagement or marriage falls apart, it can be hard to get back on the horse. After all, you put yourself out there, and it…
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Whatever Happened To Just Mum And Dad: Labels
Read moreSAHD,SAHM, single mum, working mum, gay dad, gay mum, LBGT mums and dads, single dads, stepdad, stepmum, divorced dad, divorced mum. This list is endless when describing what sort of mum or dad you are, although I have very rarely seen the term ‘working dad’. 2017 for me has been the year of labelling parents…
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That Friday Linky
Read moreIt’s Friday again, which means it’s That Friday Linky time again! Please have a quick read of the info below and join in! As always we ask that you link up your favourite post of the week. Please don’t link up your entire blog, just one specific post that you’d like to share with us all.…
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Fashion And Me
Read moreEver since I was a teenager, I’ve been a follower of fashion and I always want the latest trends or fashion that were popular at the time. Unfortunately when you are a teenager money usually stops you from having the very latest fashions. As soon as I got a job and started earning my own…
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Second Time Around: Making the Wedding Special
Read moreImage sourced from Pixabay Second weddings are certainly not uncommon. Some people remarry after divorce, and some after they have been widowed. Other people have a second ceremony to reaffirm their vows. A second wedding might not be second for both people getting married. Sometimes you might both have been married before, but for one…
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Tips for The Perfect Loft Conversion
Read moreOnce you have decided to convert your loft there is no going back. You want to convert it for that extra space it provides, maybe you need an extra room for your growing family or you just want a nice guest room. Whatever your reason for wanting to extend your house you will need to…
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Brilliant Dad Feature Week 124
Read moreThis week the Brilliant Dad Feature is James. He was born and bred in Dublin, but now lives in Berlin with his wife Olivia and his twins. James is a fantastic blogger and he explores the journey from infertility to parenthood. He trys to entertain parents and give tips about parenthood that he has learnt…
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If I Hadn’t
Read moreIf I hadn’t got married twice and fathered five children, I would probably be driving a Bentley, living the dream and I’d have pots of money in the bank. Would I change if I could turn back time? That’s a tough question! Material things in life that can make you happy or love that has…
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Gender Stereotyping Is Not Going To Stop My 5 Year Twin Girls: So They Say
Read moreNearly every morning my five year old twins wake up at around 6am which is ok because they are usually fast asleep by 6.45pm every night. The downside for me is that once I’m awake that’s it, I can’t go back to sleep, so I generally get up with the them, while their mum lies…
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Sandwiches And The School Run OMG! Its Back!
Read moreWhere have the last six weeks gone? The summer holidays are over and it’s back to the packed lunches and the mayhem of the school run. Get dressed for school! Where are your school shoes? We are going to be late! Hurry up turn and the tv off! Do you need need the toilet? It’s…
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My Sunday Photo: Summer Is Ending
Read moreOn Friday we had our final day trip to the seaside this summer. We went to our local beach, where it was a beautiful sunny day. There is no better way to spend a day, than building sandcastles with your children at the seaside. My five year old twins love the beach and it’s a…
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Family Mealtimes with McCain #ad
Read moreIn a world that doesn’t ever seem to switch off it can be hard to find the time to gather the family together and spend some quality time with one another. Children appear to be growing up quicker than ever before, and us adults appear to have a never ending to-do list that has to…
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Picking My Daughter Up From Heathrow: It Was Eventful
Read moreOn Sunday just gone my daughter E arrived home from her three week placement in Uganda as part of her university course studying child nursing. Her flight was due to land at 9.05pm. So I decided to leave at around 5pm in case I encountered any traffic. Thankfully I had some company for the journey…
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That Friday Linky
Read moreIt’s Friday again, which means it’s That Friday Linky time again! Please have a quick read of the info below and join in! As always we ask that you link up your favourite post of the week. Please don’t link up your entire blog, just one specific post that you’d like to share with us all.…
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Where Can I Have My Office?
Read moreI’m a self-employed painter and decorator and have built up a successful business over the last 20 years. One consequence of this of course is that it creates a lot of paperwork and also requires a good storage area. Over the last three years I have started a blog which also requires me having a…
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Tackling Overflowing Storage Spaces in Your Home
Read moreWhen we move into our first homes, many of us tend to have few belongings. We stick to the basics and the essentials, keeping our properties clean and clear. That’s until we have children. As soon as you become a parent, you will quickly realise that there is an increasing number of belongings scattered about…
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ROXI: Electric Jukebox Review And Giveaway #ad
Read moreI love new technology and in particular I love music so when The Electric Jukebox offered me the chance to review their new radical home entertainment hub, ROXI, I jumped at the chance. As they say music at home should be for sharing not headphone wearing. As regular readers of my blog will know I have…
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How To Overcome The Anxiety Of Going To The Dentist
Read moreWe all get nervous going to the dentist – it is totally normal. But, if your anxiety affects your oral health and prevents you from heading to the dentist, you may be experiencing dental anxiety. And if you need a good dentist, be sure to head to dentist Berkhamsted for more information. WHAT CAUSES DENTAL…
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How To Keep Your Water Bills To A Minimum
Read moreThe cost of fresh water is something which is steadily climbing over time, so it is something that we should not take for granted for the benefit of not only our pockets but also our planet. You can get some excellent water saving advice on various blogs and websites to help teach you how to…
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My Son A’Levels University And Music Festivals
Read moreThis summer has seen a number of firsts for my 18 year old son, A. For the last two years he has been studying for his A’ Levels and the subject that he has been concentrating on is Design and Technology, as this is the subject that he wants to go on to study at…
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