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Family time is not just for Christmas

When you think of Christmas Day, what comes to mind? A mammoth roast turkey with all the trimmings, presents galore scattered beneath the tree, an afternoon nap in front of the TV or a reunion with your family (war over a game of Monopoly is optional)?

Family time tends to be at the forefront of our minds during the festive season, more so than at any other time of the year, but it might surprise you to learn that 1.5 million British adults only see their immediate family once a year – on Christmas Day.… View Post

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Family Friendly Winter Attractions in New York City

Family Friendly Winter Attractions in New York City

If you are heading to New York City with children, you’ll want to plan some family-friendly activities in advance. Planning is especially crucial if your family trip is taking place during the winter months.

While New York City thrives during the winter months, the weather can add some challenges when determining which activities to do, and how to get around the city. Here are some family-friendly attractions to add to your must-see list for New York City.… View Post

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Saving Up For a Holiday As a Family

Saving Up For a Holiday As a Family

Everybody loves going on a vacation. Holidays are a great pastime the whole world round… except when they’re not. People don’t take as many vacations as they used to, and many of us don’t take an annual holiday. If this sounds like your family, it might be time to start making some changes.

One of the ways to make a vacation happen for your family is to make plans as a family. So often, parents decide what’s going to happen, where the family is going to go, and when it is going to happen. Parents also foot the entire budget, more often than not. But if a family vacation is going to be part of your reality each year, why not let the kids help out?… View Post

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How car leasing works

How car leasing works

If you need a reliable car to get to work every day and drive your family around in, then you’ll understand the costs and responsibility involved. Buying a car whether through finance or outlay is a considerable initial investment in capital which not everyone has available or can access immediately. Moreover, the ongoing costs of owning your own vehicle in terms of wear and tear and depreciation are making leasing vehicles increasingly more attractive to drivers.… View Post

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Warwick Castle // Right As Rain

Warwick Castle // Right As Rain

As a family, we like to mix up our family adventures.  Between theme parks, animal parks and more educational (yet fun) trips.  Warwick Castle is a happy blend of education and fun for all the family.  We visited a couple of years ago when I was pregnant with Piglet so it was lovely to plan another trip over as a complete family.

In typical British fashion, the weather was slightly against us with the rain starting as we got about an hour away.  Not to be put off we donned our Joules coats and we were right as rain.  After all, there is no such thing as bad weather just bad clothing (or so the saying goes).… View Post

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I’m A Celebrity, Task Avoidance and Drayton’…

I’m A Celebrity, Task Avoidance and Drayton’s Magical Christmas #LittleLoves

I seem to be playing catch up all the time at the moment.  That juggling act of running myself down versus letting people down.  Any thoughts of being organised etc. are firmly on hold.  From constant illness that is sweeping through our house, which I wish quite frankly would do one.  To family life feeling especially hectic with birthdays, activities and school events.  I can’t even console myself that it will get better in the next few weeks as we are now in the run up to Christmas.… View Post