The Big Sheep is advertised as North Devon’s best all weather family attraction – which we were relieved about, as when we decided to take a trip there on Saturday the summer weather seemed to have gone into hibernation, and the heatwave was a distant memory!  On arrival, we were…

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Star maps seem to be really popular at the moment – and I can see why. They make great, personalised gifts, and not just for birthdays. They can be tailored to celebrate anything, from the birth of a baby to a wedding anniversary. The custom star maps from Modern Map…

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Teaching kids to tell the time can be really difficult. I remember when Gemma was learning, and she kept asking why it was quarter past instead of 15 past. And we didn’t really have an answer for that one…. Jacob is pretty good at time telling now, but the 24…

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I absolutely love receiving flowers. There’s something lovely about it – knowing someone is thinking about you, and being reminded of that every time you see those blooms in your home. I love sending flowers too, for the same reason – I know how much they can be appreciated. As…

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Max and Eliza love computer games. They have grown up with an older brother and sister, and so have been exposed to computers from a relatively early age. We find them really handy for rainy days, or times when we just need half an hours peace to get the dinner…

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