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Autumn days, when the grass is jewelled

Posted on September 24, 2017March 8, 2024 by jenny

Photo by Allef Vinicius on Unsplash My husband is such an Alpha Male. He took us all out for the day yesterday and spent today boarding the loft! He’s really lovely and does so much for us all, I’m sure we never tell him how much we all love him. Our ninth wedding anniversary is coming up this…

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Getting dressed up this Autumn

Posted on September 21, 2017August 30, 2022 by jenny

Photo by Gabby Orcutt on Unsplash I love this time of year because there is so much to look forward to. Unlike the long 6 weeks of the summer holidays with endless warm and sunny days stretching in front of you, I actually prefer Autumn and Winter. I love to have things to look forward to and now…

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Trying to be a savvy shopper

Posted on September 19, 2017July 21, 2019 by jenny

Did you know that a third of Brits now believe it’s harder than ever to get a good deal when shopping around? A few weeks ago I was asked to take part in a fun shopping challenge with E.ON. This email couldn’t have landed in my inbox at a better time. I find the school…

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Shopping for Autumn fashion

Posted on September 14, 2017February 26, 2019 by jenny

Photo by Pineapple Supply Co. on Unsplash The other day I told you that I will soon be celebrating my Ninth wedding anniversary! Woo hoo! Nothing screams wedding anniversary like a date night in a fancy restaurant. Nights out are pretty limited as a parent living in the suburbs, so I’ve been planning my outfit and general autumn…

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Ready for Winter with Hotter

Posted on December 21, 2016October 26, 2023 by jenny

I have a confession to make. I don’t like shoe shopping. There I’ve said it, and I’m sure I’m not alone. I have wide feet and I hate shoe shopping so only have a few favourite pairs. Over the last few years I’ve been getting some pains in one of my feet and recently found…

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Choosing the perfect birthday present for kids {Wicked Uncle Challenge}

Posted on September 22, 2016March 3, 2022 by jenny

A few weeks ago we heard about the Wicked Uncle Challenge. We al know how hard it can be to buy the right present for a child. I know my own children and they can be a nightmare. They ask for something for ages. They receive it for Christmas or a birthday and look blankly…

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Monday happy things

Posted on July 13, 2015February 27, 2025 by jenny

I can’t believe we are 10 days away from the Summer holidays! This term is really rushing by. Top of my list of things which made my happy this is surviving the parents race at Sports Day! I hated Sports Day when I was at school but I’m pleased to say both my children loved…

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Win a copy of Let’s Go Shopping Peppa!

Posted on May 29, 2015May 11, 2023 by jenny

Today I’m taking part in Ladybird’s Let’s Go Shopping Peppa! blog tour. A brand new Peppa Pig book has just been released and we were very excited to be sent a copy and have one to giveaway too at the end of this post. Ladybird’s Let’s Go Shopping Peppa! blog tour. First of all let…

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Get paid to shop

Posted on December 11, 2014November 1, 2019 by jenny

I love to save money at this time of year. I was talking to my sister earlier today and saying how I had really wanted to make everyone something handmade. Unfortunately I’ve only managed to make one thing, and that’s for her! I forget how busy this time of year gets, especially with two children…

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