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  • 10 ways to tackle the bedtime routine with kids
    Parenting

    10 ways to tackle the bedtime routine with kids

    When your stubborn, overtired five-year-old refuses to go to bed….Here are a few ways to tackle the bedtime routine with kids.

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  • How Christmas changes when you’re an adult
    Parenting

    How Christmas changes when you’re an adult

    The festive season just doesn’t have that same magic as you get older. Here are a few reasons why Christmas changes when you’re an adult.

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  • Why Skegness is NOT the worst seaside town in the UK
    Parenting

    Why Skegness is NOT the worst seaside town in the UK

    Fish and chips, arcades, ice-cream and attractions galore! Skegness is the ultimate holiday destination for families.

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  • The best ways for parents to earn extra money
    Lifestyle, Parenting

    The best ways for parents to earn extra money

    Looking for some ways to earn extra money for a family holiday? Here are some of the best ways for parents to earn extra money!

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  • 10 family activities for a rainy day
    Parenting

    10 family activities for a rainy day

    Here are ten family activities for a rainy day that will help to keep the children entertained while you wait for the rain to go away!

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  • 5 top National Trust places for families
    Reviews and Recs

    5 top National Trust places for families

    If you’re looking for a great day out to keep the kids entertained for a few hours, check out these top National Trust places for families!

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  • 5 things to avoid when starting a mum blog
    Parenting

    5 things to avoid when starting a mum blog

    Thinking of starting a mum blog? Here are five mistakes that you should try to avoid during the process of launching your blog.

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  • Em-con – a day out for all the family!
    Reviews and Recs

    Em-con – a day out for all the family!

    Looking for a fun family day out? Check out my review of Em-Con, the biggest pop culture event in the East Midlands!

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  • 10 New Year’s mum resolutions that I aim to achieve
    Parenting

    10 New Year’s mum resolutions that I aim to achieve

    It’s a NEW YEAR!!!! Christmas is over and after spending at least one week of the holidays in bed with the most horrendous stomach bug known to man, I can honestly say that I’m f**king glad it’s over. If you’re a parent, then you’ll know all about colds and stomach bugs. Obviously non-parents have these…

    Read more: 10 New Year’s mum resolutions that I aim to achieve
  • A Christmas countdown for parents
    Parenting

    A Christmas countdown for parents

    Forget browsing Christmas markets and enjoying hearty festive meals. Here is a realistic Christmas countdown for parents of small children.

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Parenting. Lifestyle. Laughter.

I could make a whole album of rainy day photos, we I could make a whole album of rainy day photos, we've had so much of it here in the UK this year 😄 

The weather is hopefully improving soon, but in case it doesn't, I've written a blog post containing ten family activities that are perfect for rainy days. Click on the link in my bio to check it out! 🌧☂️

#rainydays #familyactivitiesrainydays #muddypuddles #familyfun #familylife
I found these gorgeous photos from when we visited I found these gorgeous photos from when we visited Clumber Park last year. Such a beautiful place and an amazing location for keeping the kids entertained for a bit! I've written a blog post on the top National Trust places for families. Click on the link in my bio to check it out!

Happy Friday! ❤️ 

#familylife #parenting #clumberpark #mumlifeuk #beautifuldestinationsuk
Those baby photos got me broody…for a couple of Those baby photos got me broody...for a couple of seconds 😂👶

#parenting #broodymum #parentlife #parenthumour #mumlife
Forget a family sing-along, car journeys with my k Forget a family sing-along, car journeys with my kids consist of them making the most annoying noises and trying their best to annoy the hell out of each other 😫😂 #familyroadtrips #carjourneyswithkids #parentlife #mykidsareannoyingsometimes

Movies: Stepbrothers, Dumb and Dumber. ©️ Sony Pictures Releasing and New Line Cinema.

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Nothing like a bit of squirrel spotting in the gar Nothing like a bit of squirrel spotting in the garden...until you spot the neighbour's cat searching for a squirrel snack 😱🐱🐿 #squirrellove #squirrellifesmatter #sneakycatface
Despite the unseasonably warm weather, there were Despite the unseasonably warm weather, there were plenty of signs of autumn on our family walk over the weekend. Here's a few autumn treasures that we stumbled across (the walk took a total of 3 hours, mostly due to the 4-year-old insisting on collecting EVERY conker 🤦🏼‍♀️😂) 🍂🍁 #autumnfamilyfun #autumndays #autumntreasures
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