With only a few sleeps left until the big Christmas holiday, at the back of your mind you might be considering where you are going to house all these new gifts, especially if you’ve got younger children, the number of toys they own seems to double every year! If you’re…

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The weather here at the moment is miserable; cloudy, wet and dark by mid afternoon. So it’s no surprise that many of us are thinking about a winter sun getaway. It’s definitely something we are considering for January, something to look forward to after the festivities.  So how can you…

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As Christmas approaches, you want your house to look its best. Not only for the parties and guests that might be coming, but also for those special Christmas morning moments when excited kids sit around the tree opening their prezzies. A wooden floor is the perfect way to complement all…

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Welcome to another Tuesday – are you feeling Christmassy yet? It’s all about multiple Nativity performances for me this week! In case you are new here – let us tell you what Tried & Tested is all about. We all know how useful reviews can be. Most bloggers do them…

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Have you booked a winter getaway with the kids? Well, whether you’re heading for sunnier climes or are embracing cooler temperatures for a snowy break, you’re going to need to give a bit of thought to packing. Leave yourself plenty of time to ensure you’ve packed everything the kids will…

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