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When I was younger, there were no such things as gadgets – never mind one’s made for kids. Each Christmas, my list used to be topped by the latest pretty doll or a new sketchbook. I’m not going to lie, I don’t really like children using gadgets. We had tea in a pub recently and […]
There is nothing quite like putting up a Christmas tree in your home to get the kids excited for the festive season. Instead of just decorating a tree with baubles and tinsel this year though, why not get the children really enthusiastic for Santa Claus by dressing the centrepiece of your winter wonderland with decorations
While it is very easy to just head down to the high street and purchase a bulk of Christmas cards to send out to all your friends and family, you are losing out on a quick-fire way to get into the festive spirit. Creating your own Christmas cards will not take much time –
When we think of romantic cities, London rarely springs to mind. Instead, we think of the soft hues of Paris in the spring, or walking hand in hand amidst the falling leaves of New York’s Manhattan in the autumn. We might think of the earthy vibrancy of gorgeous Barcelona, the sensuality of Istanbul or perhaps
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When you’re looking for a perfect retirement property the search doesn’t have to be a struggle. There are the usual questions to answer as to the appropriate size and location of your intended new property and whether there are local amenities close at hand but, with a property for later life, there is a bigger
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It’s often said that an Englishman’s home is his castle, and with all the security technology that’s now available on the market, the old adage seems truer than ever. Just how much home protection can be considered prudent, however – and when does it cross the line into ‘too much’ territory? For most homeowners keen
Karaoke love it or hate it? For most people it is marmite. In the Mad House we have decided that we love it, but only in the private of our own home and not enough to share with you guys online! We had never tried Karaoke until Lucky Voice sent us Lucky Voice Karaoke Kit
It’s easy to be overwhelmed a little when it comes to the sheer selection of baby products that are available on the market, both before and after the birth of your little one. Trying to decipher the difference between essential items and things that would be frivolous spends is a challenge in itself, never mind
We are off to Florida shortly with my brother and his family for our holiday of a lifetime. We will be hiring a car in the USA for the duration of our holiday, so like when we were in France, I thought it wise to put together a tips for driving in the USA. Make sure
