My daughter, E, is entering her second year of university. The first year has gone by in a blur, but I must admit I’ve learnt over the past year. Having a child in university is both exciting and nerve wracking! I live in Cardiff, yet my daughter is in Southampton as that’s the university of…
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Domestic Safety Alarms: Protect your Home and Family
Read moreMaking your home safe and sound for the ones you love and for yourself is a must. One of the easiest ways to achieve this is by installing fire safety alarms, they are inexpensive, easy to fit and a tried and tested life saver. Information taken from the Label Bar website shows that “Last year…
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The Incredible Intergalactic Journey Home Book Review
Read moreI was recently sent a perfect Christmas gift for my four year old twin girls. A stunningly, beautifully illustrated book called, ‘The Incredible Intergalactic Journey Home’. My twin girls love reading and it’s one of our bedtime rituals. This book is perfect for bedtime reading and I love that it’s personalised with our girls names.…
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My Ultimate Five Person Football Dream Team!
Read moreIt’s no secret that I love football. When I came across this video which was created by Audi I thought it was pretty cool! It’s such a fun idea that’s left me wondering who I’d pick to be in my ultimate five person team! First up would be David Beckham. He’s probably the finest passer…
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Dating after divorce
Read moreAfter my divorce a good few years ago, I was left wondering what I was going to do with myself. I didn’t know if I wanted to be in a relationship or if I ever wanted to get married again. I’d been out of the dating game for quite a while and wasn’t feeling all…
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Why I hate Mondays!
Read moreUgh. It’s Monday. Again. It feels like only yesterday that it was Monday, and now it’s Monday again. How did that happen? I hate Mondays! It means a full week of work. 45 hours spread out over just five days. The weekend seems very far away and all I want to do is lie in…
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My Sunday Photo
Read moreMy Sunday photo this week is simple. It’s all about trust and belief. As one of my four year old twins is lifted in the air by her mummy. There is not a moment of doubt that she might drop her. I just love this photo.
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Making sure my daughter has some home comforts at university
Read moreMy 19 year old daughter has just started her second year at university and the time has come to move out of her university halls into a shared accommodation house in student land. When she was in the halls of residence I took comfort in the fact that she was safe and living in a…
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5 Things to Look for when Buying an Angled Radiator
Read moreImage by decorology via Flickr When considering the type of heating to be installed in the home, it is easy to focus strongly on efficiency, heat output, running costs and the total purchase and installation price. It can be easy to overlook the style, look and design of the heating and how it can be…
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Binky Linky
Read more****NO BUSINESSES**** Please link up a blog post, not your home page Please only link up one post – additional links will be deleted This linky is your chance to link up your favourite post of the week. It’s a great way to find new blogs to read and to raise your blogs profile. I’m…
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How to Create a Fairytale Birthday Party
Read moreInject a bit of magic into your little one’s next birthday by making the theme all about fairy tales. Whether you stick to one theme and see how far you can go with it, or you decide to mash up several fairy tales for a truly eclectic bash, the party is sure to be a…
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Brilliant Dad Feature week 79
Read moreThis week our brilliant dad is the awesome blogger, vlogger and absolutely fantastic photographer, Darren. He blogs at Photalife.com and also has a blog called LoveAllDads.co.uk. He is also the person that also runs the the truly brilliant linky called #MySundayPhoto. Thank you so much to Darren for taking part. 1. Have you always wanted to…
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Apparently Dads Don’t Babysit!
Read moreThe last six months or so I have seen an increasing amount of comments about dads saying we don’t babysit our children. In all honesty, of course we don’t babysit our own children. You can’t, it’s simply not possible! The issue for me is why is it so necessary to be bombarded with marketing all…
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What to look for in a kitchen worktop
Read moreWhen it comes to kitting out your kitchen, suitable worktops are a must. As one of the main focal features of your cooking area, it’s important that you pick out the best surfaces. To ensure you’re making the right choice, here are a few things you should look out for when you’re picking your worktops.…
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The Benefits of having a Veranda
Read moreEver since working on house last year, I’ve wanted a veranda! If you’re unsure what a veranda is it’s one these. Basically it’s a structure that’s fixed to your property that can add some extra living space to your garden. They come in all sorts of different shapes and sizes from companies such as 123v.…
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How far will you go to keep your kids happy?
Read moreLast Saturday we went to a birthday party at a local soft play venue called Funtastic. R is very particular as a child, actually she is bordering OCD at the tender age of four. There are three things that must go with her everywhere. One is her Nike cap, one is her turtle sunglasses and this…
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My Sunday Photo.
Read moreMy photo this week is my four year old twins showing sibling twin love with a big cuddle. I love the way they can be arguing one minute and then showing huge love for each other the next.
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My Mum Made Me Sad the Other Day
Read moreGrowing up my relationship with my mum was fractured and at times totally dysfunctional all though my teens right into my thirties. Time of course has helped some very unpleasant memories fade but they will never completly go away,but as you grow older you definitely mellow and you think what’s the point which is where…
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How To Save When Expecting A Baby
Read moreWith the help of this information, you will be able to find items and services that you and your baby need for very little monetary outlay. It is not a cheap exercise to get ready for the arrival of a new baby, but you can reduce the initial outlay if you just know the best…
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Binky Linky
Read more****NO BUSINESSES**** Please link up a blog post, not your home page Please only link up one post – additional links will be deleted This linky is your chance to link up your favourite post of the week. It’s a great way to find new blogs to read and to raise your blogs profile. I’m…
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E-Cigarettes: Dangerous For Youth And Children
Read moreElectronic cigarettes (e-cigarettes) are small battery-operated devices that have been designed to look like actual cigarettes. Some resemble a fountain pen or small flash light, frequently with a clear large chamber where the liquid is stored. Instead of tobacco being burned, an e-liquid is vaporized by e-cigarettes, which is inhaled by the user. E-cigarettes are…
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