Grannies Try Snapchat (dare you not to grin).
Oct14

Grannies Try Snapchat (dare you not to grin).

I consider myself a pretty modern digital version of a mother. I spend my days online, and with so many genuine friends made through the internet I absolutely encourage my kids to make friends online (they’re very clear on the safety rules, obviously, but I’m not frightened of cyber friendships). I’ve been blogging since 2004, I’m an old hand at Twitter and Facebook, and I’m starting to win at Instagram....

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So How Credit Savvy Are You?
Oct03

So How Credit Savvy Are You?

I’ve written before about the fact that some years back we found ourselves in what is politely called ‘financial difficulties’. We were on very low wages, and debts were simply managed rather then reduced. Then there was a redundancy, a baby… and suddenly that narrow safety margin vanished and we were in trouble, with debt increasing every month. Money worries are horrible. They sit heavily on your brain, they...

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Have A BERRY Good Day – and Nominate Someone Else For One Too!
Sep16

Have A BERRY Good Day – and Nominate Someone Else For One Too!

So new research tells us that by 8.12 in the morning, our mood is set. By that early point in the day, we’ve already determined if it’s going to be a good day – or a bad one. I admit it though – I’m sceptical. Of course we’ve all had those mornings where everything just swings along perfectly, and you find yourself humming happily with a small smile on your face for no good reason – just...

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Win £80 Collins ‘Fascinating Facts’ Set in Day 7 of #BackToSchoolBooks
Sep11

Win £80 Collins ‘Fascinating Facts’ Set in Day 7 of #BackToSchoolBooks

If you’ve not made friends with it yet, then you need to go and introduce yourself to the Collins4Parents website. It’s not only jam-packed with excellent books for every stage of your child’s learning, but they also offer a boat load of useful resources and practical guides to help both you and your resident student. Right now there’s also an online 30% discount for parents on all Back to School books, so now’s a...

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Win A Letts ‘Wild About’ bundle plus LEGO in Day 6 of #BackToSchoolBooks
Sep10

Win A Letts ‘Wild About’ bundle plus LEGO in Day 6 of #BackToSchoolBooks

If you’ve not made friends with it yet, then you need to go and introduce yourself to the Collins4Parents website. It’s not only jam-packed with excellent books for every stage of your child’s learning, but they also offer a boat load of useful resources and practical guides to help both you and your resident student. Right now there’s also an online 30% discount for parents on all Back to School books, so now’s a good time to stock...

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Win A Fab iSPY bundle with Binoculars in Day 4 of #BackToSchoolBooks
Sep08

Win A Fab iSPY bundle with Binoculars in Day 4 of #BackToSchoolBooks

If you’ve not made friends with it yet, then you need to go and introduce yourself to the Collins4Parents website. It’s not only jam-packed with excellent books for every stage of your child’s learning, but they also offer a boat load of useful resources and practical guides to help both you and your resident student. Right now there’s also an online 30% discount for parents on all Back to School books, so now’s a good time to stock...

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