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Confessions of a Single Mum

The ups, the downs and sideways views of life as a single parent

How the kids can help in the kitchen

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We’ve all been there, planned an afternoon of baking with the children, only to find that they’re either squabbling, putting flour where they shouldn’t and doing the opposite of everything you tell them – so much so that you end up taking over and wondering why you bothered in the first place! Sounds familiar, right? It’s even more stressful if you’re the proud owner of a brand-new kitchen or you’ve just installed a new floor; if you’re in the market for a new floor in your kitchen then try ... VIEW POST

January Cobweb Blowing

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So the festive season has been and gone and I am sure it gets faster each year. There is more expectation and more monetary value is put on everything and somehow it's even more of an anticlimax when the last of the tinsel has finally made it up the hoover. We all seem to pass on new year wishes to people with a dazed 'what on earth just happened to time' look on our faces. But its when we get to this time of year I love. I really love the festive build up with all the twinkling lights but ... VIEW POST

Movie Themed Bingo Anyone?

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With the holidays just around the corner, are you prepared for all that family time? If you enjoy movie themed games. We have you covered. With this Spiderman bingo card provided by Paddy Power Bingo, you can get involved with this movie themed bingo game. ... VIEW POST

Saving for my family’s future – why managing my money matters

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Saving for my family's future - why managing my money matters While the concept of saving money has always been important, it has arguably never been more crucial than it is today. The nature of saving has also changed considerably during the last decade, as the combination of innovation and economic volatility has rendered traditional savings vehicles far less effective. In this article, we will look at why money management is so important in the modern age, and ask how you can save ... VIEW POST

A Diary for a Single Mum

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You may have noticed that I have been taking a good, long look at my life in order to change some things for the better. It’s going quite well, new bed and all. So, with Christmas approaching and ultimately the new year, I have begun to think about 2018 and ways in which I can get the year off to a flying start. Many things have been popping into my head, but the one thing that has remained there is the question of how I can be more organised – the solution, or at least part of it? A new ... VIEW POST