The Charcoal Challenge is about making the most of your money, and showing how you can host a really good BBQ for £50 – or less! Can it be done? Of course it can – challenge accepted! First things first – shopping! BBQ food is an essential, but we also…

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Recently, I was lucky enough to be chosen as one of Bazooka Candy’s film reviewers, and the children were over the moon to be told they were going to see Despicable Me 2. It is a film they have been wanting to see ever since seeing a trailer for it…

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Today we are featuring a guest post from the lovely Custard and Crumble on the subject of ‘Word Jars’.I absolutely love this idea, and will be having a go with my 5 year old during the summer holidays! GUEST FEATURE: I can’t believe my little girl has just turned 5! She’s nearly…

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Today was Sports Day for Gemma and Jacob. They are both sports mad, and just a little bit competitive, so naturally they love sports day.Thankfully the sun shone, and the rain stayed away (phew!) and a great day was had by all. Jacob took part in a variety of team…

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I often wonder how people decide on names for their children, so I thought I would share the stories of my how my children’s names came to be! GEMMA LOUISE:Gemma was always our first choice girls name. We just liked it – it was traditional, pretty and cannot be shortened…

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