children
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Sparkle and Shine Indeed! Nativity The Musical
Christmas came to Wolverhampton tonight, and whilst it may be slightly early, I couldn’t feel more festive if I tried. Because if you are looking for a show that is the epitome of feelgood, family entertainment, then you must see Nativity the Musical, which is delighting audiences at the Wolverhampton Grand. I went to see the show last night and was totally enchanted by a show that has so much heart and warmth. In the words of my fave Christmas song, it Sparkles and Shines from start to finish. You may remember Nativity from the Martin Freeman movie that has become a bit of a Christmas classic, but for those…
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Travelling With Children: Tips and Tricks
Going abroad on holiday is often an event that is looked forward to for the entire year. Jetting off to far warmer, sunnier climes is a real treat, and pretty easy to do if you’re a young couple with a lot of free time and disposable income. Once you become a parent however, things get a little more difficult. Even if you can rustle up enough dough to go away, travelling with the kids can be a real headache, fraught with all manner of difficulties. For single parents, this can be even more difficult due to having to handle all the responsibilities by yourself. With this in mind, we thought…
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Saving for Joe’s future
I sometimes find it hard to remember the days ‘BJ’, that is, before Joe. But one thing I do remember clearly is just how much disposable income we had, money to spend on frivolities like clothes and make-up, eating out, excessive amounts of shopping that we didn’t need, and holidays. These days it seems that every penny is accounted for and earmarked and most of it seems to be earmarked for Joe. Earmarked for Joe? Yes, it has to be said, it costs a fortune being a mom to a football mad boy. Each month we spend around £100 on his football training and subs. He has a season ticket…
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What the Perfect Family Home Should Have
When you start looking for a family home, there are certain things you need to look for. We all have things we would love in an ideal world; a swimming pool, huge garage or a walk in wardrobe. But we can live without those dream things. Here are a list of things that are important when you are looking for your perfect family home. If you’re looking to move house soon, here are some things to add to your checklist. The Right Location Everyone says this, but it’s true: location is the most important thing about a property. This is even more true when you’re trying to find the ideal…
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Christmas Gift Ideas From Tigerparrot
Has your child wrote their letter to Santa yet? Or their Christmas list? If the answer is yes you might be despairing about the amount of technology on it, or the cost of some of the items. But don’t despair. While it may be true that our kids are far more technologically advanced than we were, the truth is they still like to play, and traditional style toys and crafts that were made to last are still very popular. Tigerparrot is a one stop children’s shop, and should certainly be on your list if you are looking for gifts for children this Christmas. It brings together the best baby and…
