Going Into Labour; How Do You Know?

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Collaborative Post¦ Everyone is different, and everyone’s experience of labour will be different. Even if you have had a baby before, you may know the telltale signs, but even so, each baby is different too. However, as there are some changes that take place in pre-labour and early labour, then you should hopefully be able to know when it’s time. 

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Relax & Make Money Once The Kids Are Asleep

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Collaborative Post¦ When the kids are finally in bed, us mums have a few spare precious moments to ourselves.

 It’s obviously the perfect time to relax, but how about making some money while you’re there?

 Managing a family on a small budget means that you may need some extra spare cash from time to time.

 Luckily, there are some easy and pretty stress-free ways to earn an extra quid or two in the evenings — here are some ideas to get you started…

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A different way to choose children’s toys and gifts

Gifted¦ Choosing a present for a child can be difficult, especially if you don’t have any personal experience of a child of that particular age or gender. Of course, if you don’t have children, it can be even tougher! Then there’s the issue of forgetting birthdays… This is where Wicked Uncle comes to the rescue.

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Last Minute Holiday Tips for the Perfect Family Trip

Collaborative Post¦ Are all of your friends and family talking endlessly about their summer plans? Do you sit jealously listening as they talk about where they are going in just a few weeks time? Excitedly sharing their ideas for their trip, telling you all about the places that they will be visiting and dragging you around the shops looking for bikinis, sunscreen and other packing essentials? Knowing that you’ve got nothing booked and nothing more than days in your local park and picnics in the garden to look forward to.

Well, while there is nothing wrong with picnics in the park and days out at local tourist attractions, heading away for a few days as a family can be a beautiful thing, especially while your children are young. Watching them see new parts of the world can be magical. They explore the world with such innocent joy, seeing adventure everywhere, and it’s contagious. You’ll see and do more than you’d ever have thought when travelling with a young child. Of course, it’s also a chance to catch up with your partner, get some much-needed rest and give yourself a little TLC. Fortunately, even if you’ve got nothing booked, it’s not too late. Here are some tips for a successful last minute trip.

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PAW Patrol: Mighty Pups preview at Showcase Cinema de Lux

Gifted¦ On Saturday, Autumn and my husband went to Showcase Cinema de Lux Bluewater for the preview of PAW Patrol: Mighty Pups. It was her first time going to the cinema and she was very excited. PAW Patrol is actually her favourite programme at the moment. Naturally, she was keen to take along her Skye toy to watch the movie from the plush reclining seats and meet the pups!

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