World Book Day – We Need a Rest From Fancy Dress
Is it me or does World Book Day come round more than once a year?…
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I’m Fran: wife, mother-of-three and freelance publicist. My love for communicating and writing mirrors my passion for trying to be the best mum I can be. I love good food & wine, Italian culture and football and have a keen interest in personal finance. I also blog over on Epsom & Ewell Families and Habyts, and write sporadically for a number of other sites.
Mother’s Day, Mental Load and Being Left Out
I had a reminder today from school about the PTA’s secret squirrel Mother’s Day mission.…
Half Term Offers and Savers
School holidays can be an expensive time, but there are bargains to be had. Here’s…
When’s the right time to let your child walk alone?
I’m being badgered constantly by my 11-year-old at the moment. She wants to go to…
Successful Christmas Presents
I get some presents from the childrens’ Christmas lists and put plenty of thought into…
Savings account for an 11-year-old
* Interest rates correct as of September 2023 * My daughter had a Halifax savings…
Party Ideas – Pop Star Recording Party
My daughter had a brilliant 11th birthday party so I thought I’d share. Echo7 is a…
The Benefits of Reading as a Family – guest post
What with work, parenting and socialising, it’s easy to forget about picking up a book…
We’re Going on a Fossil Hunt – Jurassic Coast
My twins have been learning about fossils in year three. They’ve had an interest for…
Sadfishing and Other Social Media Pitfalls for Children
Cyber bullying is well documented, and I think parents are generally on high alert. However,…