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    48 Hours in Southampton with Kids: The Best Things to Do on a Family City Break
  • 48 Hours in Bath with Kids: The Ultimate Family Weekend Itinerary

    48 Hours in Bath with Kids: The Ultimate Family Weekend Itinerary
  • Christmas in Southampton: Our Magical Family Day Out at the Christmas Market & …

    Christmas in Southampton: Our Magical Family Day Out at the Christmas Market & Festive Attractions
  • A Magical Family Getaway at the Four Seasons Hotel Hampshire

    A Magical Family Getaway at the Four Seasons Hotel Hampshire
  • A Fantastic Family Break at Woolacombe Bay Holiday Park

    A Fantastic Family Break at Woolacombe Bay Holiday Park
  • 48 hours in Liverpool with my girls

    48 hours in Liverpool with my girls
  • London with 4 children? No Sweat..

    London with 4 children? No Sweat..
  • Sensory Stories At ZSL London Zoo

    Sensory Stories At ZSL London Zoo

Making Family Finances Work as Your Children Grow

I used to think that once we got past the nappy years, money would get a little easier. Five children later, I can tell you it doesn’t really work like that! The costs don’t disappear as children grow. They just move somewhere else, usually when you least expect it. Right now we have Nancy at one end of the scale and teenagers at the other, so I’m buying baby wipes and phone top-ups in the same week. It’s a pretty good reminder of how much family spending changes from one stage to the next. It all adds up, too. The…

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What Are the Best Options for Treating Aging Skin?

Aging skin is almost never a standalone problem. Uneven tone may be associated with dryness. The face can appear less full, and fine lines …
Bedtime Starts at Bath Time: The Small Changes That Made Our Evenings Calmer

Bedtime Starts at Bath Time: The Small Changes That Made Our Evenings Calmer

From babygrows to big-kid pyjamas, the routine tweaks that cut our bedtime from 90 minutes to 40. For about six months, bedtime in our house took …
How You Can Increase Property Value with An Annexe

How You Can Increase Property Value with An Annexe

When we found out we were expecting Nancy, one of the biggest questions we faced was how our home would work for our growing …
How An Office Garden Can Change Your Life

How An Office Garden Can Change Your Life

Working from home has always sounded like the dream, hasn’t it? No commute, more flexibility and the chance to fit work around family …
The Best family friendly cities for a long weekend on a budget

The Best family friendly cities for a long weekend on a budget

A city break is a great way for families to enjoy quality time together without using too much annual leave. However, many households are …
One Little Change That Has Made Our Mornings Easier

One Little Change That Has Made Our Mornings Easier

Mornings in our house are busy. With five children ranging from my 7 month old to teenagers, everyone needs something different and more often that …