In a few short weeks, it will be Mother’s Day. Last year I did a Mother’s Day Gift Guide on a budget, this year my guide is suitable for mums and grandmothers. I have a mix of gifts that will hopefully give you some ideas on what to buy. If sadly your mum isn’t around, these gifts would still be…
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Have you thought about buying your Valentine a gift yet? The 14th February is only a couple of weeks away so time to start having a think. Trust me you don’t want to be the last one buying some half dead roses from a garage! Take your time and think about what your loved one would like. I’ve got some…
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Christmas is a magical time of year. Since becoming a parent it’s become somehow much more special. When it was just Mr B and myself we would eat and binge watch Lord of the Rings or something similar. Now, especially as baby girl is getting older (nearly 3) I’m just a big kid along with her wanting to experience everything…
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Shopping online this Christmas is big business for retailers. With the change in technology, statistics suggest that around 42% of people do some shopping online. With many apps available on smartphones, a lot of these transactions are on mobiles. Large busy crowds and heavy shopping bags put people off going in to stores. With the UK’s purse strings being tightened…
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I know there are a lot of us stationery lovers out there, so this Christmas gift guide is for you. For as long as I can remember I’ve loved all stationery. I have vast pots of every pen you can think of from a lot of places around the world. Including a pen from Utah that’s shaped like the US…
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Inspired by the Witch Trials around the world such as the Salem Witch Trials and the Bideford Witch Trials – the last known site for hanging for witchcraft in England, a new interactive test discovers whether you’d actually survive the trials and what your punishment would be. Extensive historical research of the traits that led people to be identified as witches, and accounts…
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With having a baby earlier this year, my whole life has and still is baby! So it’s only apt that I share with you some gorgeous baby and toddler related gifts that are inspiring for the baby’s that are or about to be in your life. Why not take a peak at my baby and toddler Christmas gift ideas and…
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Today I’m sharing with you my adult Christmas gift ideas. You can check out my kids Christmas gift guide here. Adults can be tricky to buy for. I always find it hard to buy a gift for my husband. It’s hard to buy for my brother and my sister, well as she lives in Canada I have to find her…
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It’s that time of year again to start thinking ahead to Christmas shopping. I’m putting together four gift guides this year, which will be spread over the next week or so. Kicking off his today is the kids 3-8 years old Christmas gift guide. Read on for inspiration as to what you can buy your children, grandchildren, nieces and nephews.
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Halloween is a time of celebration and superstition. It is thought to have originated from the Celtic festival of Samhain, when people would light bonfires and wear costumes to ward off roaming ghosts. it also marks the time of year between the end of harvest and the start of Winter. To help you get organised for this Halloween on the…
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This year has just flashed by. I can’t believe it is winter already and that bonfire night is just around the corner. For families, it is a great event. It is a rare chance to go out together in the evening and, of course, it is a lot of fun. But, you do need to dress up warm. If you…
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Did you know that today – 29th September is the date most of us Brits get ready for Winter? This weekend millions of Brits will be getting their winter wardrobes out, packing up their gardens and getting the first roast of the season in the oven apparently! We have had such gorgeous weather this past week down in Cornwall the…
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*This is a guest post from DaddiLife on Easter Activities for Dads. Holidays like Easter are the perfect opportunity for dads to further the bond with their children. Regardless of whether you have an infant on a weaning schedule or a couple of toddlers who need something to keep them occupied and engaged, these activities will create Easter moments that your…
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