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Back To School: 2020 Edition
I can’t believe that after 6 months, Luke will finally be going back to school. I have prayed for this moment for weeks now. I’ve moaned, cried, shouted, screamed and just outright ignored the chaos that has been unfurling around me for 168 days. Despite all this…despite the breakdowns and the massive hit to my mental health, I’m actually feeling very anxious and apprehensive about Luke going back to school. COVID isn’t the only thing making me anxious about going back to school. It’s not just the whole Covid 19 situation, although that certainly doesn’t help. It’s a little bit of everything that makes me worried for him and for…
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Easy-to-Follow Budgeting Tips for Modern Parents
AD/Collaborative post. If you’re wondering whether you can afford to have a baby, then you’re not alone. Many modern parents just like you find themselves in the same boat, trying to figure out how they could possibly support a newborn with their monthly income. The truth is, having a child is an expensive business, often setting parents back several thousand pounds each year – and that’s without the extra bonus treats you might want to give your child. The good news is that there are ways to cut the costs of having a baby. The following easy budgeting tips will help to keep you on the right track. 1. Sign…
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5 Reasons to Choose Baby Led Weaning
Guest post from Nicola at MummyToDex.com Weaning our first son, Dexter, was one of the scariest, yet exciting times of our lives. We chose to wean him using the baby led weaning method and once we started, we never looked back. Despite some reservations from friends and family, baby led weaning meant by 12 months old, we had a baby who could tackle absolutely anything when it came to meal times, wasn’t afraid of herbs and spices and had dropped all of his bottles. We recently began weaning our second son, Felix. He struggled slightly more than Dexter did for the first couple of weeks, but now at 9 months…
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Budgeting For A New Baby
AD/Collaborative Post. Preparing for a new baby is an exciting time for all expecting parents. Having a whole new person to look after can put a burden on money, which is why it is important to budget for a new baby. From essential items such as nappies, to practical needs like a changing table, there is a lot of things that need to be purchased once you have a baby. I’ve teamed up with cashasap.co.uk, experts in short term loans, to bring you 5 practical steps to make budgeting for a new baby a whole lot easier. 5 Steps To Manage Your Baby Budget 1. Start Saving Early The earlier…
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Ways To Support The New Mum In Your Life
Collaborative Post. When your friend has a new baby, chaos ensues in their life. Suddenly, it’s like they need to do several jobs at once, and it all gets hectic and exhausting extremely quickly! There’s also a tornado of complicated emotions, ranging from sheer joy to dark hysteria. Laughter, crying, energetic playing, sleepless nights; the experience is a mixed bag that’s practically unlike any other. Therefore, helping a friend through this turbulent time can almost seem impossible… but it isn’t. So, how can you support the new mum in your life? Well, here’s a few tips that might help you! Send a card Cards can change the game for a…
