Being at home doesn’t have to be boring. Whether you’re stuck at home because of bad weather, a day off from work, lack of transportation or simply have nothing else to do, there are plenty of activities to help you pass the time. Enjoy your day at home by trying one…

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This week we received confirmation of Gemma’s high school place. High school! How on earth did that happen? With this comes a huge school uniform bill, a brand new walk to school (on her own!) and a new worry about internet safety. I know that as she heads of to…

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Aside from the homes we live in, the cars we buy are just about the biggest purchases the average person will ever make. The importance of which is even greater when it comes to buying a car to get the whole family around. Endless options, myriad models and prices that…

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Coffee. Who uses it as a wake up, a boost throughout the day, or as something to round off a lovely meal? We go through a lot of coffee in this house – Kevin is a bit of a coffee fiend, and drinks several cups during the day, as well…

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Yes, I know – it’s March. But one of my resolutions this year was to get fit.  I do some light exercise – if you can count running up and down the stairs three hundred times a day as exercise. I do the school runs too, and walk the dog,…

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