School and work mornings always seem to follow a similar pattern in our house. I’m pretty sure that they resemble many family households on a school morning. My husband and I amble around in a tired state preparing for the…
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Another month and another birthday in our family. There always seems to be a birthday going on and this time it is the turn of the teen as he turns 16. “So what can I do when I turn 16…
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Every decision you make should be for the good of your family. You want to do everything you can to ensure you and your children are set up for an excellent life. Sometimes, this means assessing your current situation and…
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Being a parent has never been an easy job. Alongside looking after yourself and your own daily jobs, you will now have another human you have to care for, and their needs can often be far more complicated than your…
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GCSE year is upon us again in this house, the teen is in Year 11 and as both a parent and a teacher, I know only too well that the exams will soon come round and you want to do…
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December saw the youngest of my children turn ten. At the time, it was a flurry of, well just December really. With three birthdays, the usual pre-Christmas madness, actual Christmas looming, sleepovers, shopping trips, well you get the picture. December…
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Heading out on the road with the kids? Few vacations can ignite their wanderlust quite like a good road trip. It can see you discovering all kinds of new locations and really does bring out the feeling of adventure that…
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So that was Christmas. Christmas is almost a memory as we prepare for the new year and reflecting on this year’s festivities, I can sit back with a smug smile as it has been a really lovely few days….
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Giving your children the best opportunities in life is important to their growth and what they end up doing in life. Therefore, providing them with activities and things to do outside of school is necessary. Here are four classes worth…
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Hello and welcome to my blog. I'm Nikki, mum of four, wife, teacher, writer and drinker of many cups of tea. This blog is pretty much anything that pops into my head, an eclectic mix of family life and lots more. Grab a cuppa and have a read.
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