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Stocking fillers for girls & boys
I have two girls and a boy and since they’ve been tiny, I’ve been making a conscious effort to teach them that they’re equal, regardless of their gender. I never knew what a feminist I was until I had kids and realised that pretty much from the minute they’re born, girls are being pigeon […]
Must-see Festive Telly List
One of my favourite parts of Christmas has always centred around the TV. Since being a kid, cosying up on the couch with a selection box, a blanket and watching something like Willy Wonka stands out amongst my favourite memories. And now that I have kids of my own, this is still one of my […]
My list of back-to-school best buys.
Well, the summer’s over. I can’t quite believe how quickly it passed. I’m not really one of these parents who’s delighted to see their kids going back to school come September. Don’t get me wrong – the peace and quiet is definitely nice. But I love the flexibility that summer brings. No rushing out the […]
Our Fabulous French Family Holiday
The wonderful week we spent at Belair Gites in Cherente Maritime seems like a distant memory now. Even the wine we brought home in the back of the car is long gone. I don’t know what we were thinking when we only brought nine bottles back with us. The blistering sun […]