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These posts have been contributed by other people – either fellow parents, friends or sometimes random other people

5 Rewarding Careers Working With Children & Young People

Posted on May 11, 2022May 11, 2022 by Henry Elliss

After two years of upheaval, lockdown and isolation, workers across all sectors have found themselves itching for a career change.  Whether it’s better pay, more flexible hours, a greater work-life balance or simply something more fulfilling, many are starting to question their purpose in the workplace and seeking a change of pace.  And if you’re…

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4 Things You Should Do in Benidorm this Summer

Posted on April 25, 2022April 25, 2022 by Henry Elliss

Have you spent a good chunk of the year daydreaming about summer and all the adventures you can have while exploring a new place on the globe?  Well, you and me both! But have you decided where you are going to go this summer? If not, I am here to help you out. I have…

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The best camping gadgets for your next trip with the family

Posted on March 30, 2021August 19, 2022 by Henry Elliss

Whether you’re an experienced family of campers or you and your family are new to it, there are several camping gadgets and accessories to choose from in 2021. Today, campers worldwide are turning to an array of inventions to help elevate their camping experience.  Of course, we are exposed to the odd gimmicky product from…

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Tips for Throwing a Memorable Goodbye Party

Posted on June 26, 2020June 26, 2020 by Henry Elliss

Saying a fond farewell to your friends, family or neighbours isn’t easy.Sometimes, we have to say goodbye because we’re moving to a different neighbourhood. Other times, you might find yourself planning a goodbye party because you’re leaving your old job in search of greener pastures. Whatever the reason for your Bon Voyage event, it’s important…

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4 Signs That You Need to Make More Money

Posted on May 20, 2020May 20, 2020 by Henry Elliss

There’s more to life than money. However, if you’re not making enough cash from your job, you could find that no matter how hard you try to plan your expenses, you’re always falling behind on bills and payments.  It’s frustrating to feel as though you’re stuck in a financial rut. The good news is that…

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Male Pattern Baldness is a Dad’s Worst Nightmare

Posted on April 21, 2020April 21, 2020 by Henry Elliss

Men make up the vast majority of the hair loss population. Male pattern baldness, the most common form of hair loss, accounts for over 95% of hair loss amongst men. As early as the age of 35, most men will have started experiencing some form of hair loss. Male pattern baldness is a dad’s worst…

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Fast and Easy Ways to Make Money from Home

Posted on February 11, 2020April 16, 2020 by Henry Elliss

If money’s tight, and you can’t find the cash that you need in your savings, you might decide to seek out an extra source of income. Unfortunately, not all of us have the energy to work another traditional job on top of the career that we already have. Fortunately, home working can help with this…

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Teaching your Kids about Conserving Energy

Posted on December 11, 2019April 16, 2020 by Henry Elliss

Raising kids is always tough. You have to teach your children about the world and all of the bad and good things in it. You also have to teach your kids about things that are too complicated for them to easily understand. That’s just a part of being a parent. One of the issues that…

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Fatherhood: Could Astroturf solve all your family lawn woes?

Posted on August 18, 2019August 19, 2019 by Henry Elliss

Until very recently, I’d always written astroturf off as something that only belonged on hockey pitches. This despite the fact that in the past 3 or 4 houses we’ve lived in, our garden lawns have always caused an issue. For instance, in our last house we decided to get rid of the scraggy lawn (about…

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Fatherhood: Setting a budget and sticking to it

Posted on August 13, 2019April 16, 2020 by Henry Elliss

Living within your means is always a good idea. It ensures that you never have to suffer the stress of getting into serious debt. But, saying you are not going to overspend is one thing. Achieving it is another. If you want to live a debt-free life setting a budget and sticking to it is…

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Went to the ‘Spectacle of Light’ at @welfordpa Went to the ‘Spectacle of Light’ at @welfordpark (where they film @britishbakeoff) and had a lovely autumnal stroll amongst the lights
As today is ‘Back British Farming’ day, I want As today is ‘Back British Farming’ day, I wanted to give a shout-out to all the farmers in the local area, especially Brimpton’s own @mbowden1954. One of my favourite aspects of living where we do now is being surrounded by countryside and farm land - and being able to see an actively-farmed field at the end of our garden. Every time something’s being done to the field I’m out with my camera, usually trying to figure out the names of all the machinery - and it’s so nice to see a product being grown right from seed to harvest. I know it’s not easy for farmers at the moment, and I dearly hope ours are able to keep farming for many years to come - so if you have one near you, make sure to show them all the support you can!
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