Postnatal depression, treated naturally

One of the most memorable things my midwife told me was that three days after giving birth, the pregnancy hormone feast drops suddenly into a hormone famine. It’s common for women to feel low and tearful at this time. She was spot on, I literally cried rivers come day four. There was nothing I could [...]

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Want to give to Haiti without giving money?

Do you sometimes wonder where your financial donations are going to when you give money to charity?  If you are unsure about giving money or just don’t have enough to give there is another way to contribute to the desperate cause of the Haiti disaster.  Hearts To Africa are collecting clothes (adult and children), bedding, [...]

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Swishing for kids clothes!

Now this I am going to… 11 Mar 2010 10:00 Venue: withheld… A SWISHING EVENTS FOR JUST KIDS CLOTHES AGES 0-6 £6 ADMISSION FEE FREE MAKEOVERS & NAIL TREATMENTS RING: 01423 505368 Email: info@pacaconcept.co.uk

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One christmas jumper too many? Get re-gifting at the first ever international day of swishing

Land a few dodgy xmas presents? Can’t face taking them to the second hand shop or worse still binning them?  Your in luck! Save it for the first ever international day of swishing on 9th January (Click here for details of the UK event in London). Swishing (clothes swapping) is a way of re-gifting on [...]

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Facing the festive season with nothing to wear? Time to think about swishing

Swishing is the latest craze to hit London in our efforts to look glam without the pain to the pocket.  Swishing events are now popping up all over the UK are you could even set up your own.  So what is it? We all love fabulous new clothes but not the financial side effects. Step [...]

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A cheats way to making your own christmas decorations

If you are thinking about making some christmas decorations but don’t know where to start read on… The internet is amazing for this sort of thing with lots of dowloadable templates and instructions.  Here are a few that we like Print and colour these ideas from CBeebies, or get your kids making their own Christmas [...]

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FREE Family classics at the Saturday Film Club

Classic family films for lively kids and tired parents on the second Saturday of every month Time : 11.00am Where: V&A Museum of Childhood, Cambridge Heath Rd., E2 9PA (020 8983 5200). Saturday 12 December: Miracle on 34th Street (U, 114 mins, 1994) It’s free; Drop in: All ages and family friendly!

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Ideas for filling your non chocolate advent calendar

I love Christmas and bringing out the advent calendar always sparks excitement in our house. Last year I filled the calendar with activity ideas on some days and chocolate on others. However, Bella threw a complete strop on the days there were no chocolate. Frankly, this took all the enjoyment away  so this year I’ve [...]

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Thrifty advent calendar ideas

I know, I know its the 30th November so we’re cutting it fine with this piece. You’re probably all over this already but you can always save any ideas you may take from it for next year. However, if not then you’re in luck. 1. Marilyn Scott-Waters, The Toymaker, can bail you out with her [...]

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Swishing at the V & A this weekend

Restyling and Refashioning – This weekend the V & A are hosting their annual fashion event to highlight ethical fashion.  This event will focus on men’s suits and vintage. You can restyle and recycle your wardrobe with the V & A’s clothes swap ‘Swishing’ event including a Vintage Section and Stylists’ Booths. Bring you gorgeous [...]

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