Dalby Forest is a great place to explore, ride bikes, and go on a Gruffalo hunt. Having a campsite just by the forest entrance is a great place to stay to let your exploration extend over a number of days. Camping with Kids – Pexton Moor Farm at Dalby Forest
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Dear Me – Letter To My 2009 Self
Stepping into the decade that we are just about to leave, I could never have imagined I would be where I am now. In 2009 I was in a very different place and somewhat a different person. Looking back and penning this letter to my 2009 self has made me realise, you really don’t know what the next day is going to bring, so don’t lose all hope.
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Kids Creative Gift Ideas for Under £25
Add a little creative sparkle to the gifts under the tree this year. With gifts that will inspire their creativity and keep them entertained over the school holidays for under £25.00. So I have put together some of my favourite kids creative gift ideas for children aged 3 and over.
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The BIG Christmas Giveaway – Win One of 5 Hampers.
It’s Blog giveaway time! With the festive period around the corner what better way to get you in the spirit with a chance to win a fabulous hamper. I wanted to be able to give something back to you lovely people.
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6 Halloween Activities for Half Term
October would have to be one of my favourite months. The days are shorter, there is a chill in the air and the colours outside are amazing. Then at the end of the month is Halloween, and I love Halloween! ( I even got married on the 31st). So here are some Halloween themed activity ideas for this half term.
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BlogOn – 5 Reasons Why it’s More Than A Blog Conference
Over the weekend I attended my 5th BlogOn Conference. This time being held at the Coppid Beech Hotel in Bracknell. The conference is really well run and has become well known for its fab sessions, great brand den and it’s epic goodybag. It is an event you can attend, learn new skills, be inspired and talk to other bloggers face to face.
Since the first time I attended back in 2017, I have looked forward to going to everyone since. Although this time it was 4 hours away, I wouldn’t have missed it, not only for the conference itself but BlogOn is more…
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Vaccinations – Are you really informed?
Today marks a huge leap forward for saving lives against malaria with the release of a vaccine. The Malaria vaccine isn’t something that is a gamechanger for us as our risks are low unless we go traveling. For parents in Africa, it will be a different story. We have established vaccination routines to protect from what once were very common and damaging diseases. The takeup of these vaccinations has fallen in recent years.
The diseases we routinely vaccinate against aren’t seen in the same serious light as generations before because the cases have reduced significantly. This along with the vast amount of information online around vaccinations, parents are choosing not to vaccinate.
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Staying at CBeebies Hotel – Mini-Break Review
With a CBeebies obsessed 3 year old, taking the family away for a mini-break to CBeebies Hotel was an enticing choice for a family mini-break. So with the hotel booked, and our passes to hand, we were all ready for staying at CBeebies Hotel. With prices starting at £354 per night for a family of 4 is it worth the cost?
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Merlin Monthly Membership
When our Merlin Annual Passes expired earlier this year, we didn’t renew. Not because we didn’t see the benefit but because of the upfront cost of the passes just after Christmas. Now Merlin has brought back the option of monthly payments in the form of Merlin Monthly Membership, enabling you to spread the cost. Last month we decided to sign up to the membership.
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SEND – Being the Voice They Need
Being a voice for our children can be so hard, seeking and fighting for the support they need. Sometimes it can feel like just as you clear a hurdle, another appears ten times higher and then the puzzle solving begins as you work out just how to get over it. In the world of SEND, being the voice they need can be exhausting and tough but it is important.
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