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Mum’s Home Office: Christmas Gifts with Value
It’s that time of year again when you (and your bank manager) start to panic about the impact of Christmas. I’ve been trying out some toys and over the next few weeks will give our verdict on which...
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Holiday anticipation
What have you got planned for the holidays? We’re action packed from Friday onwards, starting the holidays with 4 days at Butlins, courtesy of the Butlins Mum Ambassador programme. I first went to...
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Christmas at Butlins 2011
Are you going away this Christmas? We’ve just had a three night break at Butlins and have tried out all their Christmas activities. It was great to have a short break to look forward to once term...
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Looking for a stress free Christmas?
Well exactly one month to the day and all over the world children will be waking up opening presents that mums and dads have been running around and fighting to get, whilst the parents are breathing a...
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Best Christmas Presents!
What did your kids get for Christmas? This year was the first year that K, who is 3 and 9 months, had expectations around Christmas. He could understand about Christmas, and had expectations about...
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Will you be rushing to the toy shop?
What are the top toys that parents will be fighting over this year? According to ToysRUs, Action, role play and craft toys are set to make a massive comeback as Christmas favourites against previous...
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Tips for working around a family at Christmas #flexiblework
Working when you have a family is a skill that it takes time to learn. Throw in all the excitement of Christmas, sprinkle with a scattering of school and nursery events, present buying and catering...
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Christmas for mumpreneurs
Christmas for mumpreneurs can be a juggle. Working when you have a family is a skill that it takes time to learn. Throw in all the excitement of Christmas, sprinkle with a scattering of school and...
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It all started in August … #Xmasclutterclear
We’ve had the builders in since 14th July. That’s meant two big rooms worth of stuff has had to be redistributed round the house, and I have HAD ENOUGH! I’m joining Joanne Mallons #Xmasclutterclear as...
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Getting through Christmas feasting when your child struggles with food...
Christmas can be a difficult time for many reasons, and if family mealtimes are usually a battleground, big celebration meals can feel like an insurmountable challenge. There is a lot of pressure at...
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How to avoid over-spending at Christmas
Your friends are wearing horrendous jumpers, lights are hanging from every inch of your house and you can’t escape the sound of Mariah Carey. This can only mean one thing – the Christmas season is...
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Last minute tips: The secret to speedy suitcase packing this Christmas
Whether it’s a much anticipated winter holiday in the sun, a seasonal break with friends or trip to get festive with the family, many of us will be making the mad dash to pack up our clothes and...
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Last minute tips: The Fast Track guide to festive wrapping
There’s nothing more fulfilling at this time of year than returning from a Christmas shopping trip with armfuls of gifts that you feel sure your family and friends will love. But often this joy soon...
View ArticleIt’s that time of year … 5 tips for using a wood burner
The nights are drawing in, and we’ve got the wood burner going again. It has been one of the best things we’ve put in the house and we use it throughout the winter, in the evenings when it’s not quite...
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Don’t mention the C******** word – The toys you will be scouring the shops...
It may be four months until the big day, but with more and more of us starting our preparation and shopping months in advance we look at this year’s biggest toy trends and what your kids will want...
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Southbank Centre announces major new exhibition: Adventures in Moominland...
What have you got planned to entertain the kids this Christmas Holiday? Just in time for the break, the Southbank centre is launching an immersive, interactive exhibition which explores the...
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Top 10 gift ideas for Moomin Fans #SCMoomins
I’m really excited about going to see the Moomin Exhibition at the Southbank next month, and I know that my Moomin Calendar was one of my favourite Christmas gifts from the kids last year. So, in...
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Top stocking fillers and Christmas gifts for Pokémon fans
My youngest is still a big Pokémon fan. He and his school friends share tips, and with a couple of birthdays coming up as well as Christmas I’ve been checking out the Pokémon gifts on offer. A friend...
View ArticleForgotten how to have fun? Learn from the kids #funnyvideos
It’s a role reversal that you don’t often see…kids teaching their parents how to do something. But with a new study showing that parents find it hard to keep up with their child’s imagination, could...
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Review: Adventures in Moominland #nordicmatters @southbankcentre @moominofficial
Are you thinking about visiting Adventures in Moominland this Christmas holiday? We’ve just been to the interactive exhibition that lets you explore the magical world of acclaimed Finnish author Tove...
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