I recently returned back to the world of work after staying at home to raise my children. I don’t really like using that phrase ‘return back to work’ as I never stopped working in the first place. Firstly, mums work ALL THE TIME. Being a stay at home mum is most definitely, without a doubt, work. For a few years I also worked as a freelance copywriter, peddling my wares during nap times and whatever hours I could find during the week so that I could carve out my little online business. It was something I loved doing and had always wanted to do. I enjoyed the autonomy of running…
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Booking A Family Adventure Holiday
Family activity holidays provide the perfect opportunity to get everyone together and enjoy a fun-filled and memorable experience. As a lot of families have to save for a great deal of time in order to be able to afford a vacation, it is vitally important that you choose the best travel company to book your holiday through. After all, nobody wants to spend their hard-earned cash to then be disappointed with the holiday they went on and the service they received. Therefore, to give you a helping hand, this article provides you with some tips for picking the best travel company to book your family activity holidays with. Check Your…
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How Do You Prepare Kids For The Real World?
Let’s face it, being a parent comes with its fair share of challenges. From pampers to preschool and beyond, there’s no shortage of complicated or difficult moments along the road of raising your kids. However, one of the things that a lot of parents really find themselves unprepared for is the day when their child goes out into the real world. Once they’re old enough to start experiencing the world for themselves, you will want to have made sure that they’re ready for it. Which raises the question: how do you prepare your kids for the real world? Teach them life skills There are plenty of things that most of…
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11 Ways to Save Money This Christmas
The festive holiday is around the corner and a time when many of us will start Christmas shopping in earnest. For me, by about the middle of November, I start to think about how I’m going to save money at Christmas. Having been a stay at home mum and freelance copywriter for a number of years, I’ve had to become quite savvy with my cash, especially when it comes to buying Christmas presents. It’s not always been easy and I have been known to quite literally count out my pennies to see if I can afford to buy a gift. With little cash coming in and my bank account draining,…
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Travel guide for a Family Vacation in Southern Italy
Some of my family’s best memories have been on holiday, especially ones where all the family can join. It gives such a different opportunity to get to hang out with one another and just bond. I love picking a destination from our bucket list and knowing that it will be another trip that our family will remember forever. Especially as the kids get older! One destination that has topped all expectations is Southern Italy. Sicily No matter how many times you have been to Sicily, there will always be more to do and see. It is so rich in culture and history, with extraordinary beaches and hilltop views. In Sicily…
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Review of Cilla The Musical – The Grand Theatre, Leeds
It’s been four years since the brilliant Sheridan Smith appeared as Cilla Black in the ITV drama. Her achingly good portrayal of the singer lauded rave reviews and was a big hit with the audience. The TV show revitalised interest in Cilla and her rise to becoming a national treasure. As a child of the 80’s, I spent many a Saturday night watching her in Blind Date and Surprise, Surprise. While I knew she had been a singer before her successful TV career, I had little knowledge about her background in music and subsequent rise to stardom. We saw the silver screen immortalise her early career from cloakroom assistant to…
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5 Tips For Keeping The Whole Family Healthy on Holiday
When planning a family holiday, there is so much to consider, from which bucket list destination you are going to go to, to what activities you can plan that will keep everyone happy from Grandma to the baby! One thing that is always important as a parent is keeping your family healthy, and this is just as important when you are on holiday too. Here are five tips to help you keep your whole family healthy while on holiday. Get active When you are on holiday, it can be easy to fall into the trap of doing nothing but laying on a beach all day, but there are so many…
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How to Quiet Your Anxious Mind When Living With A Panic Disorder
According to statistics from No More Panic, there were 8.2 million cases of anxiety in the UK in 2013. Mixed anxiety and depression is one of the most common mental health disorders in Britain with 7.8 percent of the population meeting the criteria for diagnosis. Mental health charity Mind states that nearly 6 in 100 of us are suffering from generalised anxiety and 0.6 in 100 have a panic disorder. And women are more likely to suffer from anxiety and panic than men. That’s a lot of people, living in a cycle of fear and probably waiting for the next panic attack. What is a Panic Attack? Whether you suffer…
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Easy Sweet and Savoury Slow Cooker Recipes
Autumn is in the air, which means it’s time to dust off the slow cooker. I love coming home to the scent of dinner that has been cooking all day filling the house. It’s the epitome of autumnal cosiness and marks the start of a new season. Plus as busy routines start up again after a summer break, it’s good to know that dinner is one thing that can be sorted in advance and pretty easily too! While putting this list of easy slow cooker recipes together I came across some amazing sweet treats which I am just dying to try. I may even consider investing in a second slow…
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Should You Limit Your Child’s Screen Time?
As a parent of the digital age, it seems like the goal posts for screen time for children are always on the move. While I love its convenience and the freedom it offers, I am terrified of its power to consume hours of your day. It didn’t surprise me that a recent study found that we check our phones every 12 minutes. I check my phone more regularly than I should. I aimlessly scroll from app to app for no reason at all. Most of the time I’m doing research for my next article or replying to client emails. We have a complicated relationship with screen time. It offers a…
