Essentials for flying with kids

Long or short-haul plane travel can be testing at the best of times! However, when you have the kids in tow, things can go downhill really quickly, especially if you don’t make sure everyone is comfortable. Happily, there are some smart ways that you can make even the longest of…

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Four home security essentials for every family

Every family should be able to feel perfectly at home and safe and secure when they are at home. But there are so many things that can interrupt this process and end up leaving you feeling absolutely the opposite. With that in mind, it’s good to know what you can…

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Space invaders: five tips for making your …

Do you dream of a bigger home? You’re not alone. Sadly, the harsh reality of high property prices and tight lenders means that most families have to settle for smaller homes than they’d like. With this in mind, it’s imperative that you unlock the full potential of any space that…

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Five ideas for redesigning your bedroom

The master bedroom of your house is your sanctuary. As the place where you relax, sleep and switch off from the rest of the world, it could be argued that the bedroom is the most important room in your life. As a haven, this room should provide you with peace…

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Holiday alternatives to help keep the kids …

It’s that time of year again where families are thinking about where they can take their kids on holiday. However, thanks to the coronavirus a lot of the more typical haunts are off-limits. Florida is now the central hub of the coronavirus crisis leaving Disney trips with a definite question…

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Our coronavirus diaries – lockdown week 10, 11 & 12

It’s been a while since I’ve blogged. Mostly because everyday seems to be the same, so there isn’t that much to say. I think the key highlights from the last few weeks are as follows: We’ve sold the house (again!) After a very stressful couple of weeks, with multiple viewings…

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Our coronavirus diaries – lockdown week 8 & 9

I didn’t manage to get a week 8 post up last week, probably because I really struggled during week 8. Lots of people have said that week 7 and 8 were the toughest weeks for people in other countries who have been in lockdown and it was definitely true for…

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Home changes that affect the atmosphere

If you want your home to be much more liveable and enjoyable, at some point you are probably going to have to think about the atmosphere in the home and what it is like. Chances are, you are going to want it to be happier, calmer and so on, and…

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Our coronavirus diary – lockdown week 7

So here we are in week 7 of lockdown. Thankfully the gorgeous weather returned and we got to spend time in the garden again, which definitely makes this whole situation much easier. It was VE Day on Friday, so all week we spent time learning about the World War 2,…

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How bloggers can better manage their documents

If you want to grow your blog into a business, you’re sure to end up with a lot of different documents to keep organized, such as client agreements and invoices. Managing documents can be a challenge to do, but you can keep them in good order with these tips. There…

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Our coronavirus diary – lockdown week 6

The days and weeks are really starting to merge into one now and this whole lockdown situation is starting to feel never-ending. I do feel we have started to create a new norm and it will definitely be a shock when we have to ease back to normality (whatever that…

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