Christmas this year is going to be a little different to previous years. We may not be able to spend the day with all of our loved ones and we may be facing a ‘trimmed down’ version of Christmas, however, as I wrote in a blog post last week, Christmas is not cancelled! Just because…
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The Busy Parents Guide to Surviving Christmas
Read moreChristmas is one of the most wonderful times of the year, yet it can also be one of the most stressful times too. I love buying gifts for my family. The excitement of choosing the perfect gift for each recipient gives me a warm, fuzzy feeling. However, the cost of the Christmas gives me an…
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Cardiff to London in a Day for under £20
Read moreI live in Cardiff, the capital of Wales. It’s a wonderful city with plenty to do and see, but sometimes I want to explore the sights and attractions of other cities around me. One of those cities is London. Did you know that you can travel from Cardiff to London in a day for under…
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Mums – How do we find some time for ourselves?
Read moreIt’s a common problem I imagine both mums and dads of small children face. ‘Me’ time. As I look back at the last few days of my life I can recall that the most times I actually sat down in any one of those given days was four times. I sat down four times in…
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Rise and Shine! It’s time to take on the Early Bird Challenge!
Read moreI am not a morning person. I never have been and I doubt I ever will be. My husband on the other hand is definitely a morning person. Once he’s awake, he’s awake! It doesn’t matter what time it is. Before our twins were born he would regularly wake at 6am and just sit watching…
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Back to basics – Writing freely again
Read moreI’m quite a reflective person in private. I think about things a lot. Things that probably don’t matter anymore, but still have a bearing on my life. Many people probably wouldn’t think about these things. The past is the past and all that. To some extent I agree, but there are certain elements of my…
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Are you a savvy saver?
Read moreWe all want the best for our children. For many parents this means a secure financial future, but when it comes to savings and investments – do you really know exactly what it is you’re getting in return? New ISA rules are coming into effect on 1st July 2014 which will allow people to put…
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Making School Days as Stress Free as Possible
Read moreIt doesn’t matter what time of year it is, whether it’s the first day back after the half term break or it’s in the middle of term, school days can be full of hassle. Making it easy for yourself and the kids is essential if you want to keep things as stress free as possible,…