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Organising children’s parties has been the best of times, and the worst of times in our house. In fact, I’d suggest Charles Dickens doesn’t know suffering until he’s hosted a bunch of screaming...
View ArticleFive reasons Summer dresses are the greatest
I’ve always been body conscious, but getting into my 40s has made me a little wiser about dressing for my shape – and to reflect my personality. After all, if I can’t accept myself for who I am now,...
View ArticleReview: M&D’s Scotland’s Theme Park
Entertaining four lively boys during the school Summer holidays is not an easy task. Budget is an issue, now that we’re a family of 6, and I choose activities carefully, based on cost and how likely...
View ArticleMaking The Most of Mum’s Night Out
I don’t know about you, but my time with the girls is too precious – and pricey – to waste it on a drunken pub crawl with a lukewarm kebab on the way home. If I’m lucky enough to get a babysitter, and...
View ArticleHow to be a cool grandparent
Grandparents, eh? They get all the good stuff when it comes to kids. The love, the special moments – and the chance to give them back at the end of the day! Having kids, you realise what a second...
View ArticleTaking a look at the Eye Pod
My Dad is registered blind, having suffered from an eye condition called glaucoma since he was young. He has some sight – but it’s so poor he had to give up work in his 40s, and he needs people to...
View ArticleWhy I’m saying #MeToo
As I write this, #MeToo has been used more than 200,000 times in its first 24 hours on social media. The term gained momentum after actress Alyssa Milano called on victims of sexual assault or...
View ArticleStyling my fella with Jacamo
Men. They say they don’t care about fashion… But the minute you pick up an item of clothing for them in a shop, they reply: “I wouldn’t wear that!” At least, that’s what my partner does. Obviously,...
View ArticleFive fun things to do in the garden with kids
Yes, it is still bitterly cold outside but, before we know it, the icy weather will soon be traded in for glorious sunshine. Spring is only a couple of months away from kicking into gear, which means...
View ArticleSeven reasons children should learn about money
As a parent, there are plenty of important lessons you’ll need to teach your children as they grow. You might want to give them an education on how to cook healthy foods, or what they need to do when...
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