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Cherie Blair’s right…all mums should work…in a way that works best for their family

Are mums who stay at home just using their children as an excuse to retire from their careers? Are they making their children less independent?

Cherie Blair may just have a point about the importance of mums working-081418.jpgIf you’re Cherie Blair – former prime minister Tony Blair’s wife – then you’ll say yes to that. In fact she has been quoted saying the very thing, and. She’s not apologetic about it either.

But does she have a point, or is it just another attack on stay-at-home mums from a working mum?

5 ways teenagers can make money this summer
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5 ways teenagers can make money this summer

Next week sees the last half term of the school year, and with it a closer step towards the school Summer holidays…which means spending more money for childcare, and coping with bored teenagers.

Lazy teen: time to earn their keep!

While we might not be able to do much about childcare costs, we can do something about the bored teenagers, and they’ll love the extra money their time spent with a summer job will do, too! So, if you child would have finished their GCSEs at the end of the school year, here are some ideas for summer jobs they’ll likely enjoy:

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Hand-me downs just got cool again

Hand-me-downs often conjure up feelings of resentment – being the one who has to wear or use something that someone else has taken the best years out of…but times are changing, and it seems that nothing’s off limits these days!

Hand me downs just got cool again

So just how and what should you hand down to children? Here are some tips on handing down gadgets, clothes, scooters and more:

Fun activities for all the family in London
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Fun activities for all the family in London

Are you stuck when it comes to finding affordable activities for the family that are fun and worth the effort?

activities in London for the whole familyLondon remains a popular destination for family breaks as there’s an array of things to see and do all year round, from taking in some of the most iconic landmarks in the world to going to watch West End musicals.
Here are a few suggestions on the best places to visit while in the capital.