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We’ve joined the ranks of the Neo Skint

August 4, 2010 By Ellen

“I’ll do the garden at the weekend when we can afford a new strimmer,” the Panther was only making half an excuse this time. Thing is, it’s been a busy old month what with two holidays, a broken car and new specs for two members of the family. Consequently we’re a bit rooked, the cupboard […]

Filed Under: holiday, saving money

Postcard from Turkey

July 2, 2010 By Ellen

Things I’ve learned from my children on holidayDressing for travel is no longer a function of style. Considering travelling with children I opted for sandals comfortable and sturdy enough to afford sprinting if necessary. I decided to dress in dark gray and black, colours least likely to show up chocolate, ketchup or anything worse. I […]

Filed Under: beach holiday, feminsm, good idea, holiday, nappies, other things I have learned, things I learned from my children today, travel, travel with children, Turkey, women

French fancies and a little light music…

April 24, 2010 By Ellen

Things I learned from my children today. There really isn’t any point in taking little children anywhere special. Wait until they are at school. Boys One and Two had a lovely Easter holiday in EuroDisney with their dad and his mother. They – eventually, thank you Icelandic volcano – came home bubbling with stories about […]

Filed Under: holiday, music, things I learned from my children today, travel

The sun has got his hat on and his factor 50 and his sandals

April 20, 2010 By Ellen

OK, I’m done with dog poo – from a blog point of view – but it does herald the start of summer. I’ve also just seen in Glasgow Central Station a girl with short shorts and blue tinged legs crossing paths with a woman in a padded coat, woollen hat and gloves. That’s a pretty […]

Filed Under: dog poo., hair, holiday, spring

Five go to Northumbria (via Cumbria)

April 10, 2010 By Ellen

Things I learned from our Easter holidays Posh folk use Jo Malone candles instead of Febreze. In the wonderful Alnwick Castle you can tell the calibre of its inhabitants by the scented candles dotted around. Jo Malone no less – at £38 a pop -in the state rooms where tourists wander. Perhaps not so fragrant, […]

Filed Under: family, general election, holiday, other things I have learned, things I learned from my children today

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