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Budgeting for cost of living crisis

I am not sure that there is anyone who hasn’t been affected in some way by the cost of living crisis.  So in this post I am sharing how we as a family are managing some of the surprises that the world is throwing a us and some budgeting ideas. Inflation has been kicking many.  The rate in the US as I write this is 3.1% and in the UK its hovering around 4%.  The impact on the cost of shopping…

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Fun and Safe Stuff You Can Do With Your Kid Online

Fun and Safe Stuff You Can Do With Your Kid Online In today’s digital age, the online world presents an array of exciting and engaging activities that both children and parents can enjoy together and let’s face it our kids want to be online so we may as well join them right?   Photo by Alexander Dummer on Unsplash From discovering a magical Hogwarts identity via the “Harry Potter House Quiz” to…

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A Guide To Traveling To Thailand With Young Kids

Traveling with young children can be a challenging, yet rewarding experience.  Thailand is a country known for its vibrant culture, stunning landscapes, and friendly locals. It’s an ideal destination for families with kids, offering a variety of experiences that can cater to all ages.  Photo by Wolfgang Hasselmann on Unsplash From exploring animal sanctuaries to enjoying Thai cuisine and…

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How to prepare your dog for a new baby

How To Prepare Your Dog For A New Baby The arrival of a new baby is a joyful occasion that often requires some adjustments for every member of the household.  Dogs, with their inherent sensitivity to changes in their environment, are no exception.  Photo by Picsea on Unsplash There are numerous strategies to prepare your dog for this significant life event, ensuring a smooth transition for…

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How To Maintain A Quality Sleep Cycle As A Young Parent

How To Maintain A Quality Sleep Cycle As A Young Parent Sleep, as a fundamental component of human health, has far-reaching impacts on our physical well-being, cognitive functioning, and emotional stability. I think we all know that, but when faced with the challenges of modern life and parenting we don’t often prioritise sleep. In fact, it is often one of the most compromised aspects in the…

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Great Travel Games to take on holiday

If you are about to go on holiday with kids then you need this article in your life!  If you haven’t been here before you may not know that we have four kids currently aged 12 and under and we tend to go away for at least 3 weeks at a time so travel games to take on holiday are important to us and an something we know a lot about.  All of the games we recommend below are games we actually own so…

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How to accept an autism diagnosis

How to accept an autism diagnosis This title is perhaps a little misleading as no one can tell you how to accept an autism diagnosis when you receive one for your child,  but I am writing this as recently I have seen people on social media doing just that; trying to tell a parent how to accept an autism diagnosis for their child and there simply can’t be any right or wrongs here. So I am writing…

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Creating a healthy and safe environment during pregnancy

Creating a healthy and safe environment during pregnancy is important for you and your baby. Pregnancy is a beautiful journey that comes with its share of ups and downs. While there are plenty of things that need attention, the major focus is always on the well-being of the little ones. And it’s the motherly instinct to go above and beyond to give them the best possible start in life. However,…

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Gifts for dad

Introduction Father’s Day 2023 is right around the corner and you want to get your dad something special, but with things the way they are most of us are looking for Father’s Day 2023 gift ideas that aren’t super expensive. Here are some ideas that won’t break the bank, will make him smile and are not a pair of socks!! Also if you want some free ideas don’t forget to download your free printable…

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How to protect your Child from digital overexposure

Children’s formative years are a phase of great growth and ability to learn and absorb information.  It is also the time when foundations are set, where values are created and habits are instilled so this is a time when we as parents want to teach our children about the world and make sure that their lives aren’t just about those screens!  We all know that kids born in the last few years are more…

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Positive Vibes Quotes to lift you up

Positive Vibes Quotes Every day we have a choice.  We can choose to see the beauty even in the smallest things or we can choose to see all the things that irritate us and that aren’t perfect.  Sometimes we need a bit of a reminder to look for those positive vibes and remember the importance of being positive so in this article we are sharing our favourite positive vibes quotes to lift you…

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6 Stylish Tips for Dressing Your Baby Girl

6 Stylish Tips for Dressing Your Baby Girl   Dressing up your baby girl can be an exciting experience, but it can also be a challenge to find the perfect outfit. Whether you’re looking for something cute and girly or dressy and unique, there are tips that will help you put together the right look for any occasion! Knowing what colors to avoid and which accessories to add can make all the…

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Solar Panels Incentives UK

Solar Panels Incentives UK

Solar panels are a popular choice for homeowners looking to reduce their energy costs and their carbon footprint. In the UK, there are several financial incentives available for homeowners who choose to adopt solar panels which you may not have heard of.  We have been looking into getting solar panels on our home and in this article, we will explore the various financial solar panels incentives…

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Money Teaching for Kids

Money Teaching for Kids

If there is one thing that the current financial crisis has got us all thinking about its money – right?!  It has made me think, as a parent, about how I prepare my kids for life and how we do this whole money teaching thing. So here I am sharing the results of my money teaching for kids research and sharing practical tools that you can use to provide financial education for kids. Read on for…

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How to welcome a new mom home

How to welcome a new mom home

After a baby is born: how to welcome a new mom home Is it time to say welcome home mommy?  Are you wondering how to welcome a new mom home after having a baby? Learn from parents and experts what was most meaningful to them to make their lives easier. Saying Welcome Home Mommy After birth, mother and child need a lot of rest – so it is all the more important that both immediately feel…

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December Bucket List for Families

December Bucket List for Families

It is here!  The season of kids excitement, school productions, present buying, the nativity of course and mothers everywhere frantically trying to get everything organised before the kids break up from school (just me??) , but once they do break for Christmas we have some fab ideas for a December Bucket List for Families so enjoy! What is a Bucket List for Families A bucket list for families or…

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Yum Yum Cookstar Review

Yum Yum Cookstar Review

If you have been hanging out with us for a while you will know that my four kids love a online game and that screen time is a battle in this house so when we were offered to do a Yum Yum Cookstar Review the kids were actually jumping for joy…    They have now been playing Yum Yum Cookstar on the Nintendo switch and the verdict is in.  This is one you don’t want to miss this Christmas so read on…