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Have You Taken Your (Pregnancy) Vitamins?
That’s right, there are now nutritional supplements available that are specially formulated to assist with conception and pregnancy. Approximately one in six couples who want … [Read More...]
The benefits of allowing natural light into your baby’s nursery
If you have a specially created nursery in your home, then the chances are you’ve had to make a number of decisions on how to fit it out, such as the best crib to … [Read More...]
Our Big Family Road Trip: From Near Disaster Come New Friends
Our grand entry into Italy might not have been quite how we expected it to turn out. Certainly, when the the realisation kicked in that that we were stuck with a … [Read More...]
Creating a safe and stylish playroom for your children
One of the most important tasks faced by parents is deciding on which room in the house would be a suitable one to use as a playroom for their child or children. It … [Read More...]
Ideal and affordable destinations for young families
As the parents of younger kids, you are probably looking for holiday destinations that are fun, well suited and within budget. Most parents get to spend little time with their … [Read More...]
Our Big Family Road Trip: Fair Verona
'Two households, both alike in dignity, In fair Verona, where we lay our scene, From ancient grudge break to new mutiny, Where civil … [Read More...]
Garden Games – Getting Your Children to Play Outside
Most parents are keen to find ways of encouraging their children to move away from the television and get some fresh air and exercise playing games in the garden. It might be … [Read More...]
Special Gifts for a Baby Shower
A good old fashioned baby shower is fun to have before the little one arrives. If you’re the mum-to-be you can organise the party yourself, or better still, get someone close … [Read More...]
In Recipes:
Creating Italian-inspired recipes at home
Our first three weeks in Italy have already created an undoubtedly loyal family of Italiophiles, loving the atmosphere, the scenery, the people and of course, the food. Skirting our way through the markets, as far as skirting is possible with three buggies, we weave our way in and out of stalls laden with [...]
How to make butter
Making your own butter is so easy to do. You don’t need any special equipment at all and you only need one ingredient. The whole process from beginning to end takes 15 minutes at most. Price-wise, here is the breakdown. Tesco currently sell 250g of Anchor butter for £1.70, or you could [...]
In Money:
Simple Ways to Cut your Family Energy Bills
If you want to reduce your home energy bills the best step to take is making your home more energy efficient. Luckily there are many things you can do to help save energy and lessen these costs long-term. Lighting Lighting costs can easily be reduced by simply replacing your existing light bulbs with [...]
5 Simple Ways to Make Extra Money
With the cost of living rising and our earnings not going as far as they used to, the opportunity to make a little more money is always welcome. This doesn’t necessarily mean finding a second job but can be done by making small lifestyle changes or using what you already have. Here are [...]
In Crafts:
Car Organiser Craft Tutorial
One problem with travelling on long journeys with children is that it isn’t always possible to stop in a convenient place to grab their snack, drink or activity. Attaching a car organiser to the seat in front provides your child with plenty of storage for their all-important belongings and keeps them within easy [...]
How to make slippers for kids
Knock up a pair of slippers for your toddler or child within a couple of hours with this quick and easy tutorial. All you need is some felt (normal craft felt will do) and some wool. Step 1: Draw around your child’s foot, adding approximately half an inch to the outline. [...]
The Latest Reviews:
Diary of a Wimpy Kid: Don’t Scramble the Egg Review
Every child loves Diary of a Wimpy Kid, and the newly released game ‘Don’t Scramble the Egg’ is a great alternative to Easter Eggs this year! It sounds easy, but then the pressure is on and it makes it a little more difficult! You don’t want to be the one holding the egg when it [...]
It’s A Chicken Review
What do you do if you want to do something fun this Easter, but don’t want to go mad on the chocolate? Well, you play It’s a Chicken – The Drawing Game for Kids, of course! It’s A Chicken by Paul Lamond Games, is a fun drawing game for children aged five and [...]
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