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Banish allergies this winter with Serenz
This is a collaborative post with Serenz. It’s that time of the year again when your full of cold and have tissues hanging out of every pocket possible . What many people don’t realise is you can still have allergies in the winter . Pollen isn’t the only allergy that can affect people . Things like dust and pet dander can also be triggers. So you go to the shops and normally end up spending a huge amount of money on allergy sprays . That 9/10 don’t do anything and your still left feeling unwell . I think it’s about time you tried Serenz . Serenz is a fast acting nasal…
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It’s nearly that time of the year again !!
This is a collaborative post with Vivus short term loan company. Before we know it , it will be Christmas !! Ahhhhh stress . Last year I didn’t experience how expensive Christmas can be if you have children . I am already starting to feel the pinch . Not because I am spoiling her but because the smallest simplest of gifts can be so expensive. For some people providing these extra treats at Christmas can be really tough . Or near impossible. So they turn to pay day loans with mega amounts of interest and end up getting in huge amount of debt . Well they should check out Vivus.…
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underfloor heating a must have or a luxury ?
This is a collaborative post In the near future we are looking to move into our next home . Which will potentially be our forever home so I want it to be perfect. Big kitchen plenty of space just in case in the future we want to expand our family. As this will be our forever home I want it to have extra special features. One thing I would love would be under floor heating !. Maybe not everywhere but in certain rooms I think it would be amazing. Especially on them cold winter mornings. The thought of getting out of bed to a already snuggle warm carpet is really appealing…
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This is What Women Can Do to Avoid Incontinence in Later Life
This is a collaborative post with Hartman Direct. HARTMANN Direct have a growing range of incontinence pads and pants designed specifically for women. Available in a range of absorbencies, they offer discreet support for anyone managing incontinence. Worried about incontinence? Assume it is a fact of life as we age? Think again! Incontinence is not inevitable with age There are many things that come with age – wisdom, for example – but incontinence does not have to be one of them. For a long time, the assumption about urinary incontinence was that it was irreversible, the signal of a slow decline. The use women’s incontinence pads was inevitable and also irreversible.…
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Death by chocolate dipping sauce : National chocolate week
If your anything like me one of the things that gets you through the day is chocolate . I am a big chocolate lover . So when I was asked if I would like to create a death by chocolate dipping sauce to accompany some Thomas.J.Fudge’s wonderous white chocolate Florentines. It was an easy yes . well maybe a more YES PLEASE from me . I got thinking what I could add to my dipping sauce to make it even more tasty . Straight away I knew I wanted to add salted caramel as this is one of my favorite things at the moment . I also wanted to create…
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Introduce Your New Born To The Big World With These Handy Tips
This is a collaborative post If your baby is still a new born, or you’re just about to give birth, the colder months could be cause for concern. It’s difficult to get out and about when you’re heavily pregnant. But if you add ice and snow on the ground, it can be impossible. The same goes with your new born. You could be worried that the temperatures are too cold for your little one. So how on earth do you make sure they are still having a healthy level of exposure to the big wide world? If your baby has been diagnosed with a chest complaint, then you’re probably best…
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Days out made easier by Mamia #MamiaDaysOut
This post is an entry for BritMums #MamiaDaysOut linky challenge, sponsored by Aldi Mamia. Taking Ava out is normally pretty stress free she has always loved being around people. I am now starting to find that she gets bored whilst in her pushchair. She either starts shouting at the top of her voice or crying . I have tried taking toys along with me and for a little while this works. Then once she is bored she throws them out normally landing in someone’s path. Then I have to do a very inelegant leap to save them from falling on them. I have now become that mom who takes snack with her…
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Don’t Lose Hope! Donor Eggs May Be the Solution to Your Infertility
This is a collaborative post. If you have been struggling to become pregnant, you surely know by now how difficult it is to accept that it just might not happen naturally.Among women who share this particular heartbreak, many have looked to IVF using donor eggs or human egg freezing as a potential solutions. If you have found that you are unable to get pregnant for any reason, there is a chance that this option may be right for you as well. Finding an egg donor is the first step in the journey. What comes next could be the answer you have been praying for. Donor Eggs Provide Options When You Are…
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5 staycation getaways for your family this autumn
This is a collaborative post. For some parents, there may be an element of relief that comes with the back to school feeling. Indeed, keeping kids occupied and stimulated for the best part of three months isn’t necessarily the easiest thing in the world. But of course it does bring the curtain down on the holiday period, and indeed the (all too brief) British summer time. Yet that need not spell the end of future getaways for the family. Indeed, just getting away for a weekend can do wonders to refresh the mind, and make lasting memories for the family. Added to that, they can be done on the cheap…
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Like competitions take a look at this
This is a collaborative post with real foods. Are competitions your thing , do you like the thrill of entering one and hopefully winning. Then why not try your luck on some from real foods. With competitions ranging from bake off inspired themes to organic products. For over 40 years real foods have been selling natural and organic food in Edinburgh and also worldwide. The people over at real foods are fantastic at sourcing natural foods and therapies. You can either visit their shops if you are local or even better get your products delivered. Let me know if you are lucky enough to be picked as a winner and good…
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Christmas gift guide : for the men in your life.
This is a collaborative post and contains affiliate links. If your anything like me then buying a gift for the men in you life is the hardest thing ever . I may just have a perfect perfect present for you . All men need a razor may it be for shaving their heads or taming their fashionable beards. It’s all about Maintaining and creating an indivual look. Panasonic have a great range of men’s trimmers that would be perfect for the men in your life. There trimmers have advanced blade technology meaning it glides along the skin. Leaving you with a even closer shave. <br /> <br /> There is…
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We have taken part in the #floralunchbox challenge
This post is an entry for the #FloraLunchbox Linky Challenge, sponsored by Flora. Check out their lunch planner and recipe ideas here. I am learning all to quickly how difficult creating inviting and healthy lunchbox ideas can be . Making sure that Ava has a ;
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It’s easy to take things for granted
This is a collaborative post with Flogas. It’s all to easy to take things for granted , especially in today’s society , but have you ever sat there and wondered what life would be like without certain things . It could be anything from electronics that make our everyday life easier . To something much simpler like gas . Well I have been thinking about this recently and what I would do if for some reason we had no gas . In our house we still have a gas hob . So cooking without the gas hob would be very hard . Some homes still have a gas cookers .…
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My dream home
This is a collaborative post with VELUX. We have been living in our house now for just over 2 years. When we first brought our home it was more than big enough for the two of us. You then add in a dog and a baby and all of a sudden you have no room !. It really is crazy how much stuff one little thing can have . God knows what she’s going to be like when she is a teenager. So I have been doing the dangerous thing of looking at houses on the internet . Then dreaming at night of houses I would love to have, but more than…
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Hosting a creative kids party: New trends to try
This is a collaborative post . There are some kids party traditions that have stood the test of time, and for good reason. After all, who doesn’t love a game of pass the parcel or taking a party bag with them when they head home? However, once you’re past the post when it comes to party attendance and have graduated to the role of host as the parent of a toddler or tween, parties have the potential to become a slightly more stressful affair. According to SunLife, parents spend around £100 helping kids celebrate their birthday with a party, though research from Vouchercloud (via ) suggests this figure is often…
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Got A Child-Free Day? Here’s How To Spend It
This is a collaborative post They may not come that often, but sometimes you might find yourself with a child-free day. Maybe their grandparents have agreed to look after them for the day to give you some time to yourself. Or perhaps your child has just started school, and you want to take advantage of some spare hours. So how do you spend all this time you now have to yourself? Here are some of my top ideas. Get Active Once you have kids, you might find it difficult to fit in any time for exercising and working out into your daily schedule. Now that you have a spare day…
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The road can be a dangerous place
This is a collaborative post with chill insurance. They are Irelands leading brokers , they compare leading insurers for car insurance. Being a parent you are always faced with new worries. From day-to-day things like are they eating /drinking enough . To trying to save money on house bills or finding the . We are in the process of looking for a new house . Other than finding the perfect school for our daughter to go to . The other thing I want to find is a house where my daughter can play out the front when she is older . This is something I used to do growing up and my parents had…
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Keeping the children entertained
This is a collaborative post with OMG photo booth hire entertainment at weddings The days when children weren’t invited to big family events like weddings are no longer. Children now are included in the day . I know many people who have chosen to ask children to be things like bridesmaids or page boys. Not only does it give them a role to play it also keeps them entertained throughout the day. Having a child myself I find it realty odd when people say that children are not invited to a wedding . I understand its personal preference and most of the time comes down to cost .To me children…
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Navigating Postpartum Health Concerns
This is a collaborative post . Having a baby is a huge life event. The pregnancy can affect your body in many ways, and once you have your baby, it doesn’t end there. After giving birth naturally or having a caesarean, it’s going to take a while before you feel like yourself again. You need to allow yourself plenty of recovery time, which can be difficult when you have a new-born to care for. After having your baby, you should make sure you think about some important issues. Make yourself aware of some problems that could affect you. Pay attention to these potential concerns postpartum. Infections After you have your…
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Children keep you on your toes !
This is a collaborative post with fast keys. They provide replacement keys and locks online. I have looked after children now in a nursery environment for many years . I didn’t realise how hard it can be to be a parent until I had Ava. They sure do keep you on your toes. Now Ava is kind of crawling she gets around really well . I’m sure sometimes I blink and she has made it across the room. She has got a big thing for the dogs toys . I’m sure its because she knows she’s not aloud to have them .She even looks back at me as if to…
