children
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Creating A Wardrobe For Children – Cheap or Designer?
When it comes to dressing the little ones, sometimes it can be hard to know what to purchase. Do you opt for something cheap and cheerful or something that is more expensive and fashionable? Many parents are divided on the topic of childrenswear and whether or not you should splash the cash or save the pennies. We all want the very best for our children, so why should we dress them in cheap clothing? But then again, little ones can quickly grow out of their clothing which means those expensive pieces may only get worn a couple of times. So which is the better option when it comes to dressing…
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Easter Sales – some of my top picks from Next, M&S and Mothercare
With Easter comes those mid-season sales, although it is hard to think we are actually in the new season at the moment, with the wintry blasts still ruling the weather fronts, and winter woolies the items we are all grabbing from our wardrobes. But in many ways, the weather makes it the ideal time to grab for some bargains. There are some great bargains from last season out there that are still perfect with the inclement conditions we are experiencing, whilst there are also some great new season colours and picks that you can buy now and wear later. With Debenhams, Dorothy Perkins and Wallis all having flash sales, there…
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Easter presents for those avoiding chocolate
It is less than 2 weeks to Easter, and for most people that means an excuse to indulge in chocolate. But what about presents for those who are avoiding the dark and yummy stuff. After all, contrary to widely held believe, not everyone has a sweet tooth. And then there are those who are dieting, or don’t eat it for health reasons, or those who just get far too many eggs and so look for something different. What do you buy for them? This year I am faced with a heavily pregnant sister who now has an aversion to chocolate. I would usually opt to buy clothing, but again, with…
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Disney on Ice – Let’s Party!
Wednesday saw the premiere night for the latest Disney on Ice Show ‘Let’s Party’, at the Birmingham LG Arena.With my Mickey Mouse crazy son and gorgeous niece in tow, we headed out to the LG Arena to catch the show, and enjoy a very special VIP meeting with the great man and his lovely lady. (I’m talking of Mickey and Minnie of course!) Disney on Ice shows are always something special, and this one proved to be no exception. The show was a lively mixture of songs and ice dance illustrating all the special celebrations that take place throughout the year, from birthdays, Valentine’s day, holidays and Halloween, right up…
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Reviewed – Bud and Roo’s Spectacular Adventures
I have had a lifelong love of books and reading, and am now trying to pass this on to my little boy Joe, who has recently celebrated his fourth birthday. So when I was asked if Joe would be interested in reviewing a children’s book introducing the very lovable pair of dogs, Bud and Roo, I was delighted to oblige. Bud and Roo are a pair of gorgeously illustrated dogs, a Border Collie and a beagle. They have been immortalised in a wonderful children’s story by Jessica Valentine, with illustrations by Suzy Jones Biggar. The story is a simple one, perfect for first readers, all about what happens when the…
