CHRISTMAS GIFT GUIDE: For Babies 2018

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Welcome to my first Christmas Gift Guide of 2018, which is for the babies in your life. Personally, I've always found shopping for baby gifts quite a challenge because the things they need at that age are limited some what. I therefore tend to focus on giving gifts that will either help to capture those precious early years, are practical or can be enjoyed for many years to come. The first year or so of a child's life is filled with magical milestones, exciting changes and all the growing, making it such a special time to shop for gifts. All of the gifts I've included in this Gift Guide would also make thoughtful presents for baby showers, first birthdays or christenings too.

STARTING PRIMARY SCHOOL: Things to Consider

Primary School. An exciting time in a child's life when they make new friends, learn new things and gain new experiences. Primary School. A really hard time in a parent's life when they wave goodbye to their child for five days of the week, smile through the tears of sadness and hope with all of their might that their child will have a happy school experience. It's that time of year when parents will anxiously look around primary schools to decide which one is best for their child, ask all the questions they have and imagine what their child will be like sitting at the desks and playing with their friends. I honestly can't believe that this year it's our turn to do all of this in readiness for Isabella starting school next September. How is my first baby, the one that made me a mummy, already getting preparing for going to school?

CHRISTMAS: The Rex London £35 Stocking Filler Challenge

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Christmas is coming. The shops are filling with singing Santa's, the festive to-do lists are being written and children across the world of are compiling their wish lists for Father Christmas. I absolutely love this time of year, but it is taken to a whole new level when you have your own children. Being part of creating that magic is so special (and filled with so much pressure!), but when it comes to filling stockings it can get very expensive for Father Christmas. I find it so interesting the different ways families celebrate Christmas, approach stockings and the traditions that are so personal to each family. We all do Christmas slightly differently and that's all part of the magic! 

TRAVEL: 3 Must Visit Child-Friendly Things to Do in Mid-Wales

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Mid-Wales is one of my favourite places to go on holiday, after discovering it at the start of this year. It has landscapes like I've not seen before, so many beautiful places to visit and is a family-friendly place to go too. We recently enjoyed a long weekend there with my family and it was really nice to be able to share familiar places, discover new ones and make special memories together. 

TRAVEL: The Ultimate Time Together at The Dower House Hotel in Woodhall Spa with buyagift

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When you become a parent your whole life changes and something that used to be plentiful but is now a rarity is the quality time you can spend with your partner. Babies, toddlers and children all require a lot of time, attention and love that fills your time, house and heart, which makes finding time for date night or one-on-one time with your partner very challenging. Since giving birth to Isabella in 2015 my husband and I had only enjoyed one night away together and I had only left Isabella overnight twice (once was to have Poppy!). However, now that they are old enough to be looked after by their doting Grandparents we thought we'd make the most of the opportunity to enjoy a rare night away together.

CHILDREN: Little Green Radicals Organic Fairtrade Autumn/Winter Collection 2018

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Every season Little Green Radicals seem to out do themselves with even more beautiful patterns and designs. They release a spring/summer collection and autumn/winter collection, both of which are specifically designed to suit the time of year ensuring that our little ones are wearing clothes that are both stylish and practical. Little Green Radicals have recently released their new autumn/winter collection for 2018 and it is probably my favourite collection to date. The magical, mystical and space inspired designs are simply beautiful and the range of new styles are exciting too.