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Confessions of a Single Mum

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

Could You Be A Work From Home Mum?

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We all joke how lovely it would be to work from home and wear our pj's all day, but hang on a mo, it's not actually that daft an idea. Ok may the pj bit might be. You do have to do a bit soul searching and decide if working from home is right for you. It really isn't all pj's and Netflix. Well, it can but you won't earn a living that way.   You would have to consider child care, how you would manage when kids are off in the holidays etc. Next, you have to consider what type of work at ... VIEW POST

Saving Money On Groceries

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My biggest spend out every month, like most people, is the rent. It's kinda non-negotiable sort of thing. Want to carry on living here so have to pay the rent. I can't reduce it at all either. Next, comes the utilities which do have some wiggle room. I can keep on top of who is the cheapest and then do things like put on an extra jumper, turn heating down a notch ( who am I kidding, I hardly have the heating on as it is), take quicker showers though that last one isn't that doable seeing as I ... VIEW POST

Nothing Like A Christmas Declutter

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It's the most wonderful time of the year. I really do get stupidly excited and probably ten times worse than my kids. I work part time in retail and love working the festive season as people are generally so much happier or slightly pissed from works dos. The air is filled with people saying "Season Greetings" and "Merry Christmas" it's just so lovely. It's also just before New Year and while most people dread January and February I love it. It's full of new starts with a fresh clean new ... VIEW POST

It’s That Most Wonderful Time Of The Year – Meeting Santa

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Santa’s Schedule: where to visit Santa in the UK Its that most wonderful time of the year.  The hint of magic in the air with anticipation of what Santa will be leaving you under the Christmas Tree. We are all on our best behaviour, adults too, as we know Santa will be checking his list twice. But I think the biggest thing about the Christmas season is the memories it makes and what better memories than taking your children to see Santa Of course he is so busy he does have to have some ... VIEW POST

25 Christmas Books Age 3 -5

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Oh I wish they had these wonderful Christmas books around when I was young. I remember we had a electricity fault one year after a massive storm. To keep me quiet Mum let me open a present under the tree, I choose a book. There was something so special about reading that book over an over again by candle light all wrapped up with my blanket. Books not only entertain and teach but they also provide such lovely memories. But I can't remember the name of the book to save my life before you ask..I'm ... VIEW POST