From time to time, it becomes necessary to change up one or two of the rooms in your home. When this time comes around, it can be hard to know where to begin. But there is something that is bound to be common amongst everyone who wants to renovate a room in their home. No […]
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The time has come. My kids are over ten and seven years old. We have taught them about privacy for themselves, and respecting their bodies and their right to space. My tweenager now locks the bathroom door, doesn’t want anyone coming into her room without knocking, doesn’t want her mum in the changing room in […]
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If, like us, you are seriously considering adding a dog to your family, these helpful tips and collaborative post may be useful… Are you thinking about buying a dog for your family? Are you 100% confident you can give the animal the care and love it requires? If you’re unsure, you should take a moment […]
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The husband celebrated a birthday recently, and because we like to spoil him, but also get him things he will like and use. He doesn’t get to go clothes shopping often, and I happened to know that he REALLY needed some nice shorts for the summer (hint hint, sunshine, you can arrive now!) because once […]
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In the vast majority of people’s lives, there’s one thing that causes more stress and arguments than just about anything else. That thing is, of course, money. Ask any couple, and they’ll tell you that they probably argue about money more than anything else. In fact, even when people argue about other things, the underlying […]
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It really doesn’t matter how long or how short of a time you have been in a relationship with your significant other, issues can pop up and affect the relationship in a negative way. When the problems are left unaddressed, they tend to compound and get worse over time. This is exactly why so many […]
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We love having snacks to hand that are healthy, but also yummy. We recently discovered Ape Snacks, which are a range of healthy, wholesome snacks made from coconut. We are big fans of coconut in this house, too, so they are perfect for lunchboxes and for popping in a bag for when you need something […]
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As a family, we’re very lucky to get out and about a lot, and where we can, we take public transport. I think it’s very important to do what we can to try and cut back on things like our carbon footprint. When you have young kids, and their whole future is ahead of them, […]
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Father’s Day isn’t far away and we generally like making a fuss of the Husband, in this house. He’s a very hands on, dedicated and patient Dad and the children and I like to make an effort to treat him and celebrate the day with him. He’s quite hard to buy for, but we know […]
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Going on family vacation can be the highlight of any year. It’s the best time to enjoy each other’s company and escape the stress of everyday. But, there may come a time when your vacation ideas desert you. Kids expect a lot when they go away, and for the most part, they aren’t in a […]
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