As summer rolls in, energy usage tends to spike — fans, cooling systems, garden lighting and more all add to the load. But with growing awareness of sustainability and the rising cost of utilities, many households and businesses are actively looking for smarter ways to manage energy. The good news? There are practical and effective…
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4 Reasons California Is the Perfect Family Holiday Destination
Read moreCalifornia has a lot to offer for a family looking to get away. From world-class beaches and city escapes to snowy mountains, there’s a real range of activities bound to appeal to even the pickiest (little!) holiday makers. Traditionally famous for Hollywood and Disneyland, there are plenty of other famous and fabulous landmarks definitely worth…
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Where to Find Some Autumn Family Fun
Read moreFor those frantic parents who are worrying about how to entertain the kids during Autumn time, stop! Autumn is actually one of the best times to get out and about with your little ones, the weather isn’t too hot nor too cold and it’s a good opportunity to let them play outdoors. Remember the days…
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5 Ways to Make your Home Child-Friendly
Read moreAs you enter and prepare for parenthood, you suddenly become aware of all of the little dangers dotted around your home. From the moment the positive test result comes back, your life has changed forever. You are going to be a mummy and daddy, and you only have a few months to prepare yourself for…
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Family Friendly Budgeting Tips
Read moreAs a nation we seem to becoming more and more savvy when it comes to spending our money. We want to know the best deals and where to find the cheapest prices. Instead of doing our shopping all in one supermarket, we’re going to a few different ones each week to help lower the cost…
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The best family friendly Easter films
Read moreEaster is one of my favourite times of year! I love how excited the children get in anticipation of the Easter bunny paying them a visit and leaving them some treats, mainly of the chocolate variety! It seems that Easter is an acceptable time to allow our children to eat more chocolate than normal, and…
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Family Friendly Garden Ideas
Read moreMy family and I are luck that we have a lovely garden. It’s not huge, but I’s big enough for the four of us to play in, relax in and be together in. A garden can be a real addition to any home, even more so when you have young children. From hosting barbecues to…
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We want to be Mark Warner Ambassadors – Our Perfect Family Holiday!
Read moreI first heard of Mark Warner when I went to my first ever blogging conference this year – Britmums. I talked to some of the people at the Mark Warner stand and even won one some chocolate in one of their competitions! They were friendly and helpful and I learnt a lot about what they…
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My Dream Living Room
Read moreI don’t own my home, but I have a pretty good idea of what I want my dream living room to look like. We’re renting at the moment, so I’m reluctant to spend money on our current home, as my husband and I hope to be able to afford our own home by the end…