Lucky Gecko saves those rainy summer holiday days!
The summer holidays are here, and whilst it’s a lovely long break, it can feel a BIT long for us long suffering parents, when the days aren’t nice enough to throw the children out into the garden to play, or to get out and about and have fun. I am not a creative or crafty […]
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5 tips for maintaining a clean house when you have children and pets
Even if you live alone, it can be difficult to maintain a spotless household. This becomes even more complicated when you add children and animals into the mix. However, it’s not impossible! There are plenty of ways for you to create a happy and clean environment that the whole family can enjoy. All it takes […]
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How to Make a Romantic Proposal
There is a time and place for romance, and the pinnacle of any romantic relationship is your proposal. You will remember this day for the rest of your life, and so it is important that it is done with style, panache and confidence. You do not need to spend a fortune on the proposal itself, […]
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Coffee in a can? I’m up for that…
*I was very kindly sent some coffee to try but my opinions are my own* If you follow me at all, on any social media or here, you will know that I am a big coffee lover and frankly, for me, coffee is life. I can pretty much manage anything the world will chuck at […]
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You don’t need to go broke in the summer holidays….
I don’t know about you, but I find the summer holidays can be a bit expensive. My kids seem to eat more (anyone else feel like they are running a 24/7 cafe for what seem like permenantly hungry small hobbits?) we do more days out, and when it’s rainy and miserable, we are at home […]
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We love pretty things – A giveaway with PomPoms & Pretty Things…
I love social media. It’s been such a fabulous way for me to connect with some amazing bloggers and brands, and I have got to know some really lovely people through Facebook, Instagram, and Twitter. I first came across PomPoms & Pretty Things on Instagram, when I spotted that they make rather adorable Unicorn Key […]
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Celebrating International Cat day with some fascinating facts about cats & dogs…
If you read our blog you know that we LOVE our pets and we are cat lovers, although we are seriously considering getting a puppy or a dog next year (the cats WILL NOT be happy) Today is International Cat Day, so of course we are celebrating in our house with cans of tuna […]
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Bringing Home Your First Dog – What You Need to Do to Prepare Your Home
For many people out there, a family isn’t complete without a dog. If that sounds like you, and you’ve made the big decision to adopt your first dog, then there’s no doubt that the household is filled with excitement and anticipation. Before you bring home your new furry family member, however, there are a few […]
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Breastfeeding – I did it. Would I do it again?
It’s world breastfeeding week. Social media is flooded with the promotion and discussion of breastfeeding and all the issues surrounding that. The good, the bad, the ugly, the happy, the sad. The why and why not. I don’t talk about breastfeeding much on my blog any more. It’s been almost 5 years since Matthew weaned, […]
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Stuff we loved – July
Wow, July went fast, didn’t it? Or at least it did for us. I think my having a knee operation and the children breaking from school seems to have made it go much more quickly. So here we are, in the summer holidays! A quick round up of things we have liked and loved […]
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