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23/05/201723/05/2017
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Are Kids Addicted to Tablets?

by mentalparentals, in category Health, Parenting
kids addicted to tablets

It all began, many years ago, with the invention of the television.  An incredible innovation, bringing the cinema into your own living room, providing entertainment for the family.  Fast-forward a handful of decades, and we’re living in the 21st century.  For every person, there’s at least one screen; and many of those are classed as… Read More

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18/05/2017
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Sharing my #BadgeGoals for the Girl Guides

by mentalparentals, in category Topical
Girlguiding

My husband sent me this post today, written by his own fair hand (and without a joke in sight – makes a change).  Over to A… This morning one particular story in the news stood out for me that the Girl Guides are looking to overhaul their badges to make them more relevant for the… Read More

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18/05/201718/05/2017
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It’s #GrinUpNorth in Cockermouth!

by mentalparentals, in category Cumbria
Cockermouth #GrinUpNorth

If you’re a regular reader of my blog, you’ll know that I’m incredibly proud to live and work in the beautiful county of Cumbria.  There are a handful of towns and villages in the west of Cumbria that hold a place in my heart for a variety of reasons.  When I found out about The… Read More

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09/05/201704/05/2017
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O: 5 Years and 9 Months Update

by mentalparentals, in category Family Updates
5 years 9 months

My first-born son will soon be turning 6 years old, and I know it’ll come round quickly just as each year does.  For now, let me pen a little update on how things have been and what O has got up to since my last update at 5 years and 6 months… We’ve been up… Read More

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04/05/201730/04/2017
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Disneyland Park, Disneyland, Paris

by mentalparentals, in category Disney, Reviews, Travel

During October half-term, we took a pretty amazing trip to Disneyland Paris.  We stayed at the Sequoia Lodge Disney hotel for four nights and had a fantastic time there.  In this post, I wanted to share with you our experiences at Disneyland Park – one of the two parks at Disneyland Paris.  This post is… Read More

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02/05/201730/04/2017
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25 Baby Led Weaning Breakfast Ideas

by mentalparentals, in category Baby, Food, Weaning
Baby Led Weaning Breakfast Ideas

We’re second-time parents now and do pretty much anything for an easy ride.  I still haven’t gotten around to decorating Q’s nursery, or packing away his moses basket.  I’m a working mum; having returned to work in January part-time and will be making the jump to full-time shortly.  I breastfed Q so that I didn’t… Read More

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29/04/2017
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Simplifying Life with Bidvine

by mentalparentals, in category Lifestyle
Bidvine

Since I returned to work in January, I’ve been juggling housework with childcare on my days off and have found it just about manageable.  I’ve recently accepted a new job offer which means I’ll be heading back to the office full-time, working five days a week in the very near future.  With this comes the… Read More

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28/04/2017
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Why You Need An Emergency Fund

by mentalparentals, in category Money Making and Saving
emergency fund

There’s not much more that can disrupt the smooth-running of family life like when the washing machine breaks down, or the freezer stops working. Beyond repair, replacing a large kitchen appliance or an unexpected fault with the family car can prove costly – and lets face it, who has that much disposable income each month!?… Read More

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18/04/201721/03/2019
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Things My Kids Do That Drive Me Mental!

by mentalparentals, in category Parenting
Siblings January 2017

I absolutely love my family to the moon and back, but there are times where mummy just needs some time to herself to collect her thoughts.  I like to ignore the housework and write this blog during any short periods of quiet time I do get, but this last week or so has been challenging.… Read More

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17/04/201718/04/2017
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#PassTheStoryOn – Celebrating World Book Day with Tesco

by mentalparentals, in category Things To Do
#PassTheStoryOn

World Book Day…  When those words are uttered, parents across the country shudder with fear and the onset of panic begins, worrying over what kind of costume they can create or buy for their darling child to wear for school.  But, the thing is… World Book Day isn’t about dressing up.  It’s about these wonderful things called…… Read More

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