children
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Baby On The Way? Get Prepared On A Budget
Bringing a new life into the world is one of the best times for parents and if it’s your first time, the excitement can be overwhelming. As a parent, you don’t want to think about your expenditures or finances. It has been said a lot many times that having and managing a baby can cost a lot of money. Where they come for free, there surely are necessary expenditures that you cannot afford to ignore. But then again, it is entirely up to you that how you manage your expenses. According to a survey carried out by the Guardian Money, parents in the UK spend up to £1,000 just for…
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The Incredible Intergalatic Journey Home from Lost My Name
I have said on many occasions that I think the best kind of books are the personalised ones. A personalised gift is truly one of a kind, and is very special to the person that receives it, it is something that they will want to keep and treasure forever. Lost My Name produce beautifully illustrated, personalised story books for children. Their first book was, not surprisingly, called ‘Lost My Name’ and followed a child on a special journey as they traveled to find out their name, collecting letters from weird and wonderful animals on route. Joe loved this book and we have read it over and over, it never loses…
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#FanDayFriday – A trip to Cadbury World
This week I had the pleasure of spending a fabulous family day at Cadbury World. One of the foremost family attractions in Birmingham, Cadbury World is a unique mix of history, heritage and fun attractions, all with the added attraction of chocolate, lots of chocolate. There really could only be one choice of topic for this week’s #FanDayFriday. Cadbury World is great value for money in comparison to other theme parks and attractions, with a family ticket costing just under £60 for 2 adults and 3 children. On a beautiful day you are able to enjoy the rather wonderful adventure playground, which caters for all ages, with slides and rope…
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How to Deal with Incontinence Whilst Pregnant
Pregnancy is an exciting time, but it is also nine months of changes. As the baby grows, it will place pressure on all your organs including the bladder which can lead to accidental leaks of urine. Pregnancy incontinence is common, with some women also finding control of their bladder difficult after the birth too. The good news is that with exercises and incontinence products such as those available from HARTMANN Direct, you can manage incontinence so that you can still enjoy life – and your pregnancy. Why pregnancy incontinence happens We urinate by relaxing the muscles around the urethra, allowing urine to flow from the bladder out of the body.…
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ParkLives is back in Birmingham this Summer
Following on from last year’s ultra successful Summer programme, ParkLives is back in Birmingham, offering a range of free, family friendly activities in parks across the Birmingham area. This year, the activities are branching out, and include brand new and unusual family-friendly sessions such as Circus Skills, Vigor Boarding and even outdoor barn dancing. The ParkLives initiative is run by Coca Cola Great Britain in conjuction with Active Parks Birmingham, and is firmly committed to getting families fit, active and enjoying the beautiful outdoor space that we have in abundance in Birmingham. This year, 60 parks will be running programmes until 4th September, including Lickey Hills Country Park, Handsworth Park,…
