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Making our own Easter Eggs…a bit of a disaster
Some women deserve the term ‘Domestic Goddess.’ They swan around the kitchen in best Nigella mode, making the most mouthwatering creations from scratch, baking their own bread and cakes, seemingly able to rustle up a three course meal from a block of cheese and a bag of potatoes. Sad to say, I am not one of those women. In fact, I couldn’t be further removed from the term ‘Domestic Goddess’, ‘Domestic embarrassment would be more apt. You see, I really hate cooking, I hate it with a passion. So whilst some lovely ladies litter their blogs with culinary delights, I clog up my Facebook feed with ‘OMG!’ moments from the…
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Half term holiday ideas
After waiting what has seemed like an eternity for a holiday, Easter will soon be upon us. What is more, it will be quickly followed by Mayday and then the Whitsun break. Yes, holiday season is here, so now might be the perfect time for thinking about a short break, or a longer vacation. With schools now taking a dim view on parent’s who take their children out of school, holidays have become an even more expensive luxury for those who decide to play by the rules. But there are hotels you can find in last minute deals that offer real bargains, and there are also other ways of keeping…
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M&Co and the perfect kids T-shirts
This blog has often featured M&Co’s great range of ladies clothes, but the High Street store is also a great place to buy good quality clothes for children. I have been buying clothes for my son Joe from M&Co since he was just a baby, they have a great range that washes well and fits nicely, so I was more than happy for Joe to test drive one of the latest range of character t-shirts that have been introduced for Spring. And with Lego Movie T-shirts amongst the multiple designs, the choice for Lego-Mad Joe was very simple. M&Co currently have a great Lego range to tie in with the…
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Billy Smart’s Circus – a great family night out
Last night I enjoyed a wonderful night out at Billy Smart’s Circus, which is currently enjoying a week long stay in Wolverhampton’s West Park. I can honestly say that this is a night out I would highly recommend for families, with enough thrills, spills and comedy to entertain every age group. The huge Big Top tent was an exciting welcoming sight for my five year old Joe, but we had also taken Joe’s cousin Thomas, who is eleven. Thomas was just as excited to be at the venue which didn’t disappoint – it was just how you would expect a circus to look, give or take a red stripe or…
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Getting Crafty this Easter
Spring is a wonderful time of year for fashion but for busy parents it also means Easter, and that means the school holidays. And that means two or three weeks of finding activities to keep the children entertained and happy – which is never an easy task. It’s usually okay if the weather’s decent; play in the garden, go to the park, stroll around a farm, that kind of thing. But as everyone knows, the UK weather is rarely predictable and April can be especially wet and miserable. With that in mind, it’s always advisable to have a few ideas for indoor fun. Arts and crafts are perfect to occupy…
