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  • Ten Tips For A Stress Free Christmas
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    Ten Tips For A Stress Free Christmas

    Christmas isn’t too far away and what should be an enjoyable time of year can end up a stressful experience. Maybe you find that Christmas sends you into a blind panic as you end up rushing around last minute doing the Christmas shopping? Or you find yourself fighting over the last turkey in the supermarket…

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  • Toddler’s Halloween Basket
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    Toddler’s Halloween Basket

    While browsing on Pinterest looking for things to do at Halloween with a toddler I came across quite a few posts about Halloween baskets. I’m guessing this must be quite a new thing as it’s something that I have never heard of before. I’ve known about Christmas Eve boxes for a few years now and…

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  • Halloween Tag
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    Halloween Tag

    After Christmas, Halloween is my second favourite time of the year.  When else is it acceptable to wear a weird costume, knock on people’s doors and say “Trick or Treat”, eat your body weight in chocolate and sweets and watch scary films behind a cushion?  I’ve been excited for Halloween for a few months weeks…

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  • Spicentice Meal Kits Review | Slimming World Sunday
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    Spicentice Meal Kits Review | Slimming World Sunday

    For full transparency I was gifted these products in return for a review feature on my blog.  It is not a paid partnership with Spicentice.  I only work with brands that I  would use myself/feel is a good fit for my blog.     Hey! Hello!  It’s been a while since I last did a…

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  • Mini Pumpkin Pies

    Mini Pumpkin Pies

    These mini pumpkin pies may be tiny but what they lack in size they make up for in taste.  Perfect for a Thanksgiving dessert or just as an Autumnal treat.  They are also gluten and dairy free.     This recipe was first published on this blog in October 2016 but have updated it with…

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  • Autumn Books For Toddlers

    Autumn Books For Toddlers

    Reading books that are seasonal will help your toddler understand the changing seasons as well as festivities such as Christmas, Easter and Halloween. Here are my favourite Autumn books for toddlers to read.   Even though Noah is only 18 months he already seems to be a huge book lover.  He loves to grab a…

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