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Our Big Family Road Trip: What about the children’s educations?
A few people have wondered what happens to the children's educations during our two month trip around Italy and France. 'I'm not allowed to take my child out of … [Read More...]
Holiday – what to pack checklist
There is no doubt that planning for your annual holiday is exciting. The thought of a relaxing week or two away in the sun is a pleasure for any of us. There's … [Read More...]
How Child Sponsorship Helps Children in Developing Countries
The situation for children in developing countries is serious. Poverty results in the death of one in three children in their infancy, which makes it even more important to … [Read More...]
Western vs. Eastern Fertility and Pregnancy Supplements
Today’s couples who are serious about having a baby can do themselves a favour simply by staying as healthy as possible. Genetics has a way of selecting healthy … [Read More...]
Raising children on a budget
Everyone knows that raising children is one of the most expensive, yet rewarding things you will ever do with your life. Living on a budget with children is … [Read More...]
Sisterly love – until it comes to ice-cream
With the warmth of the glowing sunshine upon them, and having reached the grand old age of 18-months, the twins were finally able to appreciate the finer points of … [Read More...]
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...]
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:
Raising children on a budget
Everyone knows that raising children is one of the most expensive, yet rewarding things you will ever do with your life. Living on a budget with children is difficult. Every month there is something new in your children’s lives that has to be taken care of as they navigate through life. One [...]
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 [...]
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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