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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Dieting And Children: The Mealtime Dilemma
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 […]
READ MOREMake bathtime for children less stressful
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 […]
READ MOREThe Benefits of Blepharoplasty
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 […]
READ MOREWho’s a clever cat then? I bet you can guess?
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 […]
READ MORENew Year, New You… Set of comedy DVD’s to giveaway
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. […]
READ MOREFirst News – perfect for 7- 14 year olds…
*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. […]
READ MORENo phones in the bedroom for adults or kids…
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 […]
READ MORESaving Money On Your Baby Shopping While You’re Pregnant
Today, in this collaborative post we are talking about saving money when shopping for you and your baby when you are pregnant. It’s an exciting time but also a time when you may want to be aware of your financial options and what is out there to help you save money. The average pregnant woman […]
READ MORE5 Struggles of People Who Raise Their Child Alone
Being a parent is one of the hardest jobs that you can ever take on. Being a single parent is an even harder job. When a parent is raising their children in a home with another parent present, they are a team. Sometimes it takes teamwork to raise a child. If you don’t have your […]
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