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Confessions of a Single Mum

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

Health and Happiness: Keeping Your Family in Tip Top Condition

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  When you feel fit and healthy, it allows you to get out there and tackle life head on. And as a parent, it falls to you to ensure that everyone is living well and all of their exercise and nutrition needs are met. While each member of the family will have different health requirements depending on their age, gender and pre-existing health conditions, there are things you can do together as a family to promote great health. Linked from Pexels.com   Share Family ... VIEW POST

Life Without Broadband?

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Hav you ever tried to explain to your teen what life was like before Broadband? My teens can remember life before smartphones but I am sure they are convinced the internet has been around forever. I know the younger generation gets a lot of stick for always being on their phones, just like the oldies get stick for not being up with the times or wanting to be up with the times. You can't get away from the fact that the modern age has changed the world immensely. [clickToTweet tweet="How much ... VIEW POST

How To Renovate Your Home Without Breaking The Bank

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When renovating your home, it can be very easy to go off on a tangent and burn a hole through any budget you may have had. However, this doesn’t have to be the case. Renovating doesn’t always have to be an expensive venture and you will be surprised to discover that there are many tricks that will help you achieve your dream visions without stepping in to a world of debt and financial regret. Read on to discover just a few of the secrets! Change the Paint Job Giving the walls a fresh dose ... VIEW POST

Your Baby’s First 12 Months

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I think if any of us actually sat down and worked out how much a child actually costs the planet would be quite empty. It really is staggering and if your not sure the people in the know who do children's day care in Kettering have very kindly worked it all out for you and put it in a simple graphic. Though I am shocked the nappy price isn't that different. But they do fail to add that it can take nearly as long as the allotted nap time to get them to sleep, well so I found. And they never nap ... VIEW POST

Slash The Price Tag Of A Luxury Family Holiday

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Credit Pic   Family holidays can be expensive. You might have heard the story of a single mum who set up a money plea on something like Kickstarter so that she could take her two kids to Disney. Now, whether you agree with this method or not, it does show the expense of these types of holiday. The woman in question raised six thousand and will be taking her kids there next year. Disney isn’t the only place with an expensive price tag either. Even heading to London for a couple weeks ... VIEW POST

How to Save Money on your Heating Bills

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We all want to save money on our heating bills, but not at the cost of reduced comfort or expensive short-term techniques. Summer is the best time to evaluate your central heating system, and by getting ahead of the game, you can increase your system’s efficiency in time for the colder autumn and winter months. By following these simple tips and tricks from PlumbNation, you can save those pounds and stay warm all year round. #1 Control your thermostat efficiently. An excessive ... VIEW POST