Tag: summer
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Save Money This Summer – Where Can Kids Eat For Free or Cheaply?
I did a similar post to this a few years ago and thought it would be well worth doing an updated version for this Summer. This list isn’t exhaustive, but I have tried to include as many popular restaurants and chains as I can. Currently we are all feeling the pinch and I know that…
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Raising Teen Boys When You’re Running on Low Energy: Tips for Summer Survival
Summer with teenagers often brings a mix of freedom, frustration, and fatigue — especially when you’re parenting with a chronic illness. If you’re anything like me, the warmer months can feel like a double-edged sword: your kids are home more, but your energy is stretched thinner than ever. And while social media might be showing…
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Ostomy 101 – Travelling with an Ileostomy: What I Pack, What I’ve Learned
Travelling with an ileostomy can feel overwhelming at first. I remember my first trip post-surgery — the what-ifs kept me up at night! What if I ran out of supplies? What if I had a leak in a public place? What if security at the airport gave me a hard time? What if I had…
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Bank Holiday Activity Ideas
So, the weather has taken a turn hasn’t it! I don’t know about you but I was woken up a number of times in the night by the awful winds! And in usual British weather fashion, this change has come just in time for the ban k holiday weekend! The kids have been off school…
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The Three Inch Fools present Henry VIII’s Secret Diary
Ad | Tickets gifted in return for a review | All opinions are my own When I was contacted and asked if I would be interested in coming to watch the Three Inch Fools performing a show about Henry VIII, at the stunning location of Hardwick Hall… how could I say no?! Anyone who knows…
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Saving Money During The Summer Holiday – Activities Edition
So a couple of weeks ago I shared a post about places children could eat for free or £1 during the Summer holidays – read that by clicking here. Today I thought I would share some activity ideas that are free, low cot or good deals, I recently did a poll on my Instagram stories…
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Saving Money During the Summer Holidays – Eating Out
The Summer holidays can be an expensive time for parents and with the rubbish weather we have been preicted for August, it will make it harder than ever. I thought I would do some posts on ways you Can save money and keep your children entertained for free or cheaply. Today I am sharing some…
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Showcase Cinemas Reopening
Ad | Gifted tickets Last week I was kindly invited along to my local Showcase Cinema to see what changes they have made to keep its visitors safe since reopening following lockdown. As I was in the shielding group, who have now been ‘released’, I am still trying to be cautious about where I go,…
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The Spoonie Mummy 