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Fab Things to Do with Kids in Devon | Family-Friendly Activities

When planning a family holiday with young children (or bigger kids for that matter), it pays to have a good idea of some exciting activities and potential places to visit before arriving at your intended holiday destination. Indeed, it is a truth universally known across the UK that rain is seldom dampened in its enthusiasm

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Getting prepared for Winter Driving - Winter Car Checklist

Getting Prepared for Winter Driving | Essential Winter Car Checklist

Have you ever been stranded in the snow or stuck in a flood in your car?  I have and it is a scary thing, which is why each year we get prepared for winter driving and I have produced a winter car checklist.  We live in beautiful rural North Yorkshire which means that we have

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The Importance of Regular Eye Tests for Kids | Protect Their Vision

When was the last time you had your children’s eyes tested?  Did you know that it is free on the NHS and you can take them from around 6 months old on an annual basis?  I am working with Optical Express to share with you the importance of getting your kid’s eyes tested regularly. As

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Hot School Lunch Ideas for Kids perfect for Autumn and Winter

I am not going to lie,  but after 8 years of making packed lunches for Mini, it is not my favourite job, especially as he has an aversion to sandwiches but it is one that I am good at! It can be really easy to get stuck in a lunch box rut. So here are

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