Let’s be honest, the idea of going abroad with a handful of young, demanding children doesn’t necessarily scream ‘relaxation’. There’s so much to think about. Before they came along you could just whack a few clothes in your bag, make sure you had your passport, some money and anything you…

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Sometimes I really struggle to choose gifts for people. Most people seem to have everything they need already, and it can be so hard to find unique present ideas, especially for people like parents and grandparents.  I was recently introduced to Tree2MyDoor, who offer ‘living gifts for lasting memories’. You…

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Florida is one of the world’s most popular family holiday destinations, combining the thrill of theme park adventure with hot weather and glitzy American culture. Because it is such a long journey, UK families will want to take a couple of weeks at least to fully appreciate the Florida lifestyle,…

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It’s the first week of the school holidays for us, and we have kicked them off with a trip to the library for the Summer Reading Challenge. Have you got much planned for the summer? Welcome to another week of #TriedTested! Of course we wouldn’t be able to say that without you…

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If you own chickens, whether they are for laying eggs for breakfast or whether you have prize-winning show chickens, a debate you will have with yourself is whether to heat the coop in winter or not. For those that love their birds like family, the thought of fitting underfloor heating…

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