Tag: uk
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Lets Talk Benefits
Last night, stemmed from a Blog Post ‘How (Not) to Survive on Benefits’ written by Nickie from Typecast, we had a Google+ Hangout talking about the UK Benefits system. It wasn’t exactly what I was expecting but I did learn a few things. I was hoping to chat more about people’s perceptions of people on…
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Win a £50 Online Polarn O. Pyret Voucher (Children’s Fashion)
The Swedes are rather clever when it comes to all things design and this includes children’s fashion. I was recently sent a Fleece Jacket (£39) and Check Shirt (£11) for my 5 year old and I love, love, love them. You could feel the quality as soon as I took it out of the bag. …
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Brand Bails out Blogger!
I don’t want to dwell too much on the company that let me down but I’d rather spend my time ‘Bigging Up’ the company that came to my rescue. Where it all went wrong However, to better understand the situation you will need a bit of background. On a Friday night, I run a small…
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Some may call it Glamping….
I’ve slept rough in a public park in Budapest, got eaten alive in a hammock in Honduras, have camped wild in Canada and I once woke up behind a chair in my sitting room; so I think I’ve done my fair share of roughing it. So, when we were offered the chance, once I had…
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Surviving School Holidays in St Albans
As it’s school holidays, I’m just been reminding myself of things to do with kids in or near St Albans. Thought it may be of interest to you as well. Heartwood Forest – in Sandridge. Over the next 12 years the Woodland trust is going to be putting this forest back to its former glory. …