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Savvy second hand queens

Posted on May 21, 2012 by

Last week it was ‘Choose Charity Shops’ week and Netmums has been buzzing with discussions about how much we do or don’t like bargain hunting and buying ‘pre-loved’ clothes, toys and gifts.  So many admitted they loved nothing more than … Continue reading →

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United Kindmums – Share the love with pre-loved goodies.

Posted on May 4, 2012 by

There was an new survey out this week which found that parents fork out an average of £2,500 on preparing for a new arrival.  When we posted up the story in our news forum Netmums members replied in their droves … Continue reading →

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Team Netmums Blog. I swear my child will never….

Posted on April 27, 2012 by

This week’s Team Netmum’s Blog is inspired by this thread on the site about the promises you make when pregnant about the way you will bring up your child.  It is so easy to make wild vows or think about … Continue reading →

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Guest Post – The 15 Minute Rule: Caroline Buchanan

Posted on April 2, 2012 by

Today’s guest blog is by Caroline Buchanan, author of a new book ‘The 15 Minute Rule’.  She writes about how busy mums can be – juggling a variety of tasks and jobs all through the day and how hard it … Continue reading →

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Blog of the week – Giggle Dreams

Posted on January 25, 2012 by

This blog really made us smile and really captures the essence of childhood.  We just had to share it with you as this week’s Blog of the Week.  It’s by Ruth from her blog Dorkymum ………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………….. We’ve got a good … Continue reading →

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Team Netmums Blog – Life’s simple pleasures

Posted on January 20, 2012 by

Every Friday our blog is about life behind the scenes at Netmums ………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………… It’s January and it’s cold and grey outside, Christmas is but a distant memory and the Easter holidays seem like ages away.  Here on Team Netmums we’re … Continue reading →

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Blog of the Week: Playdates: Are girls easier than boys (or is it just my imagination)?

Posted on January 18, 2012 by

There have been so many fab new blog posts on our Parent Bloggers Network this week that it was so hard to pick just one for our Blog of the Week.  We all loved this one from Keith from Chronicles … Continue reading →

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My child likes to play in boxes

Posted on December 27, 2011 by

Another Christmas is over and all the presents have been unwrapped.  Chances are, if you have a baby or small child that they will have shunned the bright shiny new toys and been more interested in the paper and boxes. … Continue reading →

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O Christmas tree, O Christmas tree, how wonky are your branches…

Posted on December 9, 2011 by

Christmas is almost here and there is nothing that makes the house feel more festive than putting up the Christmas tree. The excitement of choosing the tree (or hauling it out of the attic) and checking the lights for the … Continue reading →

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Blog of the Week: Labour Saving Device Saves My Marriage

Posted on December 7, 2011 by

We just loved this blog post from How to be a Domestic Disgrace and simply had to share it with you as our Blog of the Week.  All we need to know now  is how to get our hands on … Continue reading →

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