*This is a review post. We were asked to share some tips on helping ease cold symptoms with Vicks. Please always seek medical advice if you are concerned* Kids get coughs, colds and all manner of snotty lurgies and so do adults. It’s kind of one of those facts of parenting. Both my kids have […]
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I wash my hands a lot. I work with small children, which often means I get messy. My hands are often very dry and sore at the end of the day, and I have a mild form of psoriasis which means they get easily irritated and can take a while to heal. I have “fancy” […]
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Have you been thinking of getting an Australian labradoodle? You probably know by now that an Australian labradoodle makes a good family dog because it is kid-friendly and hypoallergenic. This hybrid dog is highly compatible with allergy sufferers. It is friendly, smart, and the bonus part is that it’s a non-shed dog, making it one […]
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Photo from Pixabay/pexels There are many different beliefs among humans on the best diets for our bodies. Some suggest eating little and often. Others claim a one day fast is what fits with our ancestors way of lives so is best for our genetics. In some cultures fasting is part of their religious beliefs. There […]
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As a family we have found some ways to make bathtime for children less stressful. It’s not always fun, some kids can’t wait to get in the tub as they splash around in the endless bubbles, while others have to be practically begged to go and have a bath every night. However, bath time should […]
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This is a collaborative post and something I would consider as my eyes are an area that is starting to show my age. As cosmetic surgery has become more accessible, and easier to get, the popularity has grown both dramatically and continuously. Blepharoplasty is ideal for a quick and easy beauty boost that combats signs […]
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I’m old and pretty grumpy but I am also a clever cat. I don’t like being outside much unless it’s really warm and sunny. Frankly, I like to snooze my days away, curled up warm and snug and away from the noisy smaller humans in the house and the other cat who annoys me, a […]
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Did you make any resolutions arriving into 2017? I didn’t make very many, I am not good at keeping them, to be honest, but I have had some fun coming up with some things we could do to make 2017 more interesting. We are challenging ourselves to watch movies and films we wouldn’t normally watch. […]
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*We were kindly sent a series of First News to review* We’ve reached the point in family life where my children are pretty aware of what is going on in the world around them, but we still feel we need to protect them from what we don’t think they are fully ready to deal with. […]
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No phones in the bedroom. A rule we have, that we try (and we don’t always get it right, or stick to it) to adhere to. Both of our children have access to devices now they are older although we have been very strict about introducing those and how much access they have. We are […]
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