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A few holiday Essentials
As we reach February, our thoughts are finally turning to Summer days. Many of us have already booked our Summer holidays and are starting to list what we need. Holiday season is just around the corner, and with half term this week, people have already started jetting off to enjoy some much needed sunshine. But it is no secret that holidays, as well as being a time for fun, relaxation and excitement, are also a time that can prove to be very expensive. Travel money, holiday wardrobes, travel insurance, new luggage, all of these things can add up and make even the most budget of holidays rather more expensive than…
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#WhatWoodYouPlay – Stepping back in time with wooden toys
It seems that when it comes to children’s toy, this Christmas may well see the return of the classic wooden designs that children of previous generations enjoyed. Parents, fed up with the flimsy nature of cheap plastic, or the amount of batteries required for even the simplest motorised toy or game, are turning back to the beautifully designed pieces they remember playing with in their infancy and are getting ready to introduce their children to toys that help develop real adventurous and imaginative play. How we used to play I love the traditional nature of wooden toys, the fact that children have been playing with this sort of toy for…
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New Season florals from George at Asda
When it comes to supermarket style, George at Asda always seems to have me filling my trolley with something other than milk. (Topical joke there folks.) Affordable, fresh and constantly updated, George at Asda never ceases to amaze people when they comment positively on your outfit and you say ‘George’, and then quote them a ridiculous price. Add into the mix the fab kids clothes and you have plenty of reasons to be doing that pocket slap. The George A/W press day showed off some great new pieces that are now starting to hit stores. 70s trends and boho pieces with lots of paisley prints are the order of the…
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20 party dresses under £30
Party season is almost upon us, and as those invites drop onto the mat (or Inbox – I know, it is the 21st Century), we can get those mixed feelings of excitement, and worry, with that aged old question of ‘what I am going to wear?’ starting to sink in. The problem is, party season can be a very expensive game. It is great if you are going to lots of different parties with lots of different people, you can just wear the same dress and change the accessories and nobody is any the wiser. But what about if you are going to lots of parties with the same people?…
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George at Asda – The Autumn Checklist
Asda have just launched their latest drop, ‘The Autumn Checklist’, and it is full of wearable, reasonably priced pieces that can get you can start wearing now, and then enjoy all through the colder months of the year. I know I often say that a collection has something for everyone, but I really do think this one covers all bases. It has a lovely range of knitwear that is perfect for every day style – the school run, doing a bit of shopping, watching the kids play football at the weekend. There are some gorgeous chunky jumpers and ponchos which allow you the smart, casual look, and to be warm…
