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Cheap date ideas for parents
When you become parents, dates suddenly get more expensive, or seemingly impossible. Before we had kids, me and Matt would go out for dinner, down the pub, into town for lunch. We lived a life of little dates. Now it’s rare that we get to finish a conversation. Dates are important though. It’s so easy…
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What’s a two year age gap like?
In January 2020, I had Ida. In January 2022, I had Martha. For 10 days I had two under two. We always knew we wanted a small gap, and knew it took time with Ida and it might with Marfs. But, turns out it didn’t. She came along easily. I manifested so hard that I’d…
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Things to do when you have no patience with kids
When it comes to the girls, I think I have a good amount of patience. Of course,I can’t wait in a queue at the post office. In traffic. Or for Matt to get his shoes on so we can go. I’m only human. Today, I didn’t feel patient. And it was a day I have…
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Centre Parcs Vs Butlins 2025
I come from a background of Bultins holidays. I spent many weekends there seeing the likes of Steps and Daphne and Celeste. From those trips, I remember waiting for hours for Steps to come on stage (but now I know the impatience of children from the other side, so maybe it was more like 20…
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Thrifty tips to save money for your family
I love the thrill of a bargain. I love cash back. I love free stuff. I’m not sure where it comes from, but I always have. I remember when Pokemon was cool first time around in the 90s and I used to buy cheap packs of Pokemon stickers and trade them for cards. I was…
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Things no one tells you about having kids
Soon as you announce to the world you’re having a baby, people can’t wait to tell you about sleepless nights. The fact you’ll never drink a hot drink again. But there are things no one tells you about having kids. Like the endless amount of times you’ll put the sofa cushions back on the sofa.…
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Get fit and strong after having a baby
I always hate phrases like “get your body back” “bounce back”. I really think after having a baby it should be about nurturing yourself, building up your foundations, improving your posture and being strong for motherhood. Because I’ll tell you now in 3 years, maybe less, you’ll be carrying a toddler wearing a helmet, a…
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Free things to do in Chinnor with kids – Activities for 5 days!
Some days when I have the girls I’ll splash out and take a trip to Mini Farmers Club or Rush. Other days I’ll challenge myself to keep it cheap. When you’re working to a budget it forces you to be more creative, arguably more present, too. When I do pay for a big-ticket activity, there’s…
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