I have been a painter and decorator for many years, and I’m pretty sure I have been asked to do all sorts of different decorating for lounges. Without a doubt the most popular request today is a feature wall in the lounge. Quite often a customer will ask me what I think of this design…
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Being More Energy Conscious In My Home #ad
Read moreWhen you live in a family home that has five children roaming around without any thought about how the bills are paid, it seems that whatever room I go in the lights are always on, or the television is left on without, yes you guessed it, anybody watching it. So when I was approached by…
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Cooking With Jack Daniels Sauces #ad
Read moreI love cooking, and when cooking meat such as chicken I always love to add a sauce. When I was recently approached by Jack Daniels Sauces to create my own recipe, I couldn’t wait, especially as they were going to send me a selection of their BBQ sauces which is easily my favourite flavour! After…
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How to Go Road Tripping Successfully With Your Partner
Read moreHitting the road with your partner is one of the best activities you can do together. It gives you the freedom to explore a destination that might be tough to access through other means. Both of you will definitely enjoy this journey and have a great time. Apparently, navigating new roads with your significant other…
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Seven DIY Party Hacks for Your Next Social Event
Read moreWhether it’s time for some outdoor fun in the summer or a quiet indoor gathering for autumn, party hacks can make any social event better. Throwing a party can be a lot of fun, but it is also a lot of work. As the host, you want to impress your guests and make the social…
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Family Values. Are They The Same Today?
Read moreHas the 21st century changed what we consider to be important when it comes to family values? Is there a generation of young people who now consider their friends to be more important than family? Are they missing the importance of family, in fact do they have any family values left or do they consider…
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What You Should Look For In Your Next Car?
Read moreBuying a car for you and your family is an important consideration and an important financial milestone. So how do you know which one is the right car for you? Here, we’ll share some of the most important things to look for in your next car. Safety The first thing you should consider is safety.…
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Video Special: Life Insurance So My Little Ones Can Follow Their Dreams #Ad
Read moreWhen you become a parent the last possible thought you are likely to have is what if all of sudden l’m not here? What would my children do? How would they survive? Would they be able to follow their dreams? The chances are if you have not prepared for the unthinkable to happen they won’t…
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Twin love: My Sunday Photo
Read moreThere are times when you are a constant referee, trying to stop the arguments which of course are a regular occurrence in every home up and down the UK with siblings fighting and arguing. and our home is no different. But every now and again there is a moment of magic where our six year…
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OMG! My Daughter E Is 21 Years Old today
Read moreIt’s been 21 years today since I first held my daughter in my arms for the very first time. The memory is as clear today as if it was yesterday. So much has happened in 21 years and it’s frightening how quickly the time has gone by. When you were born you weighed just over…
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Summer Holidays Lollypops And The Sunshine: Entertaining the Kids
Read moreSix long weeks of school holidays! How do we entertain the children? Yes, it’s that age old question. We have 42 days to fill and make sure our children don’t get bored. In today’s world there is a massive emphasis on constantly trying to find things for children to do, which amazes me if I’m…
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My Health This Year. It’s Been Difficult To Accept
Read moreYesterday saw me having to have yet another visit to my GP. This has become a common occurrence this year, and if I am brutally honest I have had enough of doctors, surgeries and hospitals. For around two to three days I have been having pains in my chest around the area where my little…
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Putting My Family First And My Blog Second. It’s About Time!
Read moreI have been blogging for almost four years, and it has at times become an all-consuming hobby that became a lot more, and actually became a major part of my earnings. In the four years I have been blogging I have published 1,800 blog posts and been named in many top ten charts including the…
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The Cost Of Summer Holidays With Post Office Money #Ad
Read moreThe summer holidays are nearly upon us. This is a mind boggling six plus weeks of entertaining your children day after day for six weeks. It’s hard and it’s even harder when you are trying to not to spend too much money. Well, this summer I have been challenged by Post Office Money to share…
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Family Day At The Beach
Read moreLast Saturday we decided to go to a beach which is about a 30 minute drive from where we live. The beach is well known for its big waves so is very popular with surfers. It is also well known for its abundance of rock pools which was the main reason we went yesterday. It…
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Creating A Disney Themed Bedroom
Read moreWe moved into our current home about three and a half years ago and like a very typical painter and decorator, I never get around to doing any decorating in our own home! My six year old twin girls bedroom was in desperate need of re-decorating. The walls on one side had been plastered in…
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Protecting Your Home When You Are On Your Summer Holiday
Read moreIt’s that time of the year when the school holidays are upon us, and it’s time to start getting excited about your annual family holiday. I know I always get excited as it draws nearer to the time when you are either flying off somewhere abroad or driving to a place in our country to…
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My Son Is On A Lads Holiday. Oh, The Worry And Fear!
Read moreYesterday my 19 year old son went on his first lads holiday abroad with four of his friends, and the worry and fear that is consuming me is incredible! I’m not quite sure why, but the next 7 days can’t go quick enough for me and I can’t wait until he is back home. My…
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Choosing the Best Mattress for Your Child
Read moreIf your baby is between the age of 18-36 months, then the chances are that you’re going to be thinking about moving your baby to a big boy/girl bed pretty soon. Switching from a baby’s cot over to an adult bed should be an exciting time, even though it is a reminder on how fast…
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Why I’m So Open About My Life Through My Blog?
Read moreI have often thought what makes a blog authentic, interesting and engaging, and I have always come to the same conclusion. It has to be real and relatable that connects with the reader, and you sometimes have to lay your heart and soul on the page, and very importantly be honest, especially if it’s a…
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OMG! Where Has The Last 23 Years Gone
Read moreMy eldest daughter turned 23 years old at the beginning of July and I thought to myself, OMG! Where have the last 23 years gone? The years really do flash by in the blink of an eye. For me it really only feels like yesterday that I would sit on the patio and count the…
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