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• A New Way To Hire Local Professionals

  

  When it comes to finding reliable local services, it can be hard to know who to trust for quality and value for money. You hear so many horror stories about... Read more

  Posted on 30 October 2016 DIARIES, SELF EXPRESSION

• #SundayBest - A Brand New Linky for Your Favourite Posts!

  

  Welcome back to #SundayBest - A brand new linky hosted by myself and the lovely Sian from Quite Frankly She Said. Thank you to everyone who joined up last Sunda... Read more

  Posted on 30 October 2016 DIARIES, SELF EXPRESSION

• Sesame Street is Back!

  

  There's nothing quite like watching your children enjoy the same things that you loved as a child. Over recent months I have introduced my 3 year old son to... Read more

  Posted on 28 October 2016 DIARIES, SELF EXPRESSION

• We're On The Chad Valley Play Panel...Plus Your Chance to WIN £75 Argos Vouchers!

  

  Last month we were VERY excited to recieve an email inviting us to become part of the Chad Valley Play Panel. The Play Panel, launched by Argos, is a... Read more

  Posted on 28 October 2016 DIARIES, SELF EXPRESSION

• The Best Halloween Books For Kids

  

  With Hallowe'en fast approaching, I thought I'd share with you some of our favourite books to read in the run up to it! Hallowe'en was a huge event in our... Read more

  Posted on 27 October 2016 DIARIES, SELF EXPRESSION

• Tips for Returning To Work After Having Children

  

  Things to consider when returning to work after having children Had kids and thinking about returning to work? If your answer is yes, you might be feeling this... Read more

  Posted on 27 October 2016 DIARIES, SELF EXPRESSION

• My Day In A Chocolate Factory - Thorntons Tour

  

  A couple of weeks ago, something happened to me that made me realise that dreams DO in fact come true....I was invited to spend the entire day in a chocolate... Read more

  Posted on 27 October 2016 DIARIES, SELF EXPRESSION

• Am I The Only Blogger Who....

  

  Feels the pressure to take photos in a Pumpkin Patch as soon as October rolls around? I mean, if I don't...is it even October?!!! And the same goes for... Read more

  Posted on 24 October 2016 DIARIES, SELF EXPRESSION

• #SundayBest - A Brand New Linky For Your Best Posts!

  

  Welcome back to #SundayBest - A brand new linky hosted by myself and the lovely Sian from Quite Frankly She Said. Each week we will be picking out our... Read more

  Posted on 23 October 2016 DIARIES, SELF EXPRESSION

• Pumpkins, Pumpkins Everywhere! - Pumpkin Picking In Devon

  

  If you've been on Instagram at all over the past couple of weeks, chances are...you will be experiencing severe Pumpkin Photo envy! Read more

  Posted on 21 October 2016 DIARIES, SELF EXPRESSION

• 5 Ways to Explore the Uk This Half Term

  

  LATEROOMS.COM SHARES 5 FAMILY FRIENDLY OCTOBER BREAKS October half term is the perfect time to make the most of bright and crisp autumn days with the kids -... Read more

  Posted on 19 October 2016 DIARIES, SELF EXPRESSION

• Top Tips For Disneyland Paris

  

  As you may or may not have noticed (Ha! I jest....I realise I have talked about nothing else since we got home but ask me if I care! Go on, ask me!) we have... Read more

  Posted on 19 October 2016 DIARIES, SELF EXPRESSION

• My Christmas Wishlist

  

  Can you believe that Christmas is just a mere 10 weeks away?! It feels as though last Christmas only ended a few weeks ago, I seriously don't know where 2016 ha... Read more

  Posted on 18 October 2016 DIARIES, SELF EXPRESSION

• Have We Outgrown Our Home?

  

  It's happening again...2 years in and I'm getting itchy feet. No I'm not about to trade Jon in for a newer model (who has the energy for that, these days?!)... Read more

  Posted on 18 October 2016 DIARIES, SELF EXPRESSION

• Dining In Disneyland Paris

  

  When organising your holiday to Disneyland Paris you are given the option of selecting a Disney Dining Plan or going it alone... Read more

  Posted on 17 October 2016 DIARIES, SELF EXPRESSION

• #SundayBest - a Brand New Linky!!

  

  Welcome back to #SundayBest - A brand new linky hosted by myself and the lovely Sian from Quite Frankly She Said. Each week we will be picking out our... Read more

  Posted on 16 October 2016 DIARIES, SELF EXPRESSION

• Siblings In October

  

  Another month, another Siblings round up...so what's new with my little trio of Brothers in October? Well, I think it's safe to say that this has been the... Read more

  Posted on 15 October 2016 DIARIES, SELF EXPRESSION

• Things To Do In Disneyland Paris For "Boys"

  

  First up, let me start by apologising for the title of this post...I agonised for days over whether or not to use this title as I am well aware that NOTHING... Read more

  Posted on 13 October 2016 DIARIES, SELF EXPRESSION

• Quiet Time With Teletubbies Magazine

  

  One of the little pleasures of my childhood that most sticks in my memory is going to the newsagents after school once a week, and choosing a magazine to take... Read more

  Posted on 13 October 2016 DIARIES, SELF EXPRESSION

• Unique Hen Party Ideas in Dublin: the Naked Chef Experience

  

  Hen parties, along with the entire wedding ceremony, are a costly affair. Thus, when thinking of hen party ideas, one option is to organize the last night of... Read more

  Posted on 12 October 2016 DIARIES, SELF EXPRESSION