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Hi I am Rachel Marsden

A parent to 3 children ranging from 6 to 27! I love to write about parenting topics, Interior design, beauty and Money Saving Tips.

Guilt trip Leaving the Boys Home Alone – Part 2 The trip

July 2, 2013 | 14 Comments

  Guilt trip Leaving the Boys Home Alone – Part 2 The trip If I wasn’t feeling bad enough with the guilt trip of leaving the kids, I had one last task to complete before my trip was to begin. A routine check up to our new Dental practice was planned, such a simple task […]

Filed Under: Life-style, Lifestyle Parenting

The Guilt Trip Leaving the Boys Home Alone – Part one The preparation

June 23, 2013 | 5 Comments

The guilt trip part 1 On Saturday I received a Text message from my friend who I haven’t seen for a few years. she had booked a night away with her husband and had found out he had to work so offered me the chance to take his place. Loads of things entered my head, […]

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Win A Fab Filled Foodie Hamper courtesy of Pork Farms Pork Pies Meat Pies

June 22, 2013 | 161 Comments

Win A Fab Filled Foodie Hamper courtesy of Pork Farms Pork Meat Pies    Win A Fab Filled Foodie Hamper                                  In our house we all enjoy ours differently, I enjoy mine warm with mushy peas and lashings of mint sauce. […]

Filed Under: Lifestyle Parenting, Linkies & Giveaways, Previous Competitions

Beauty Review: Boots No 7 Youthful Eye serum

May 30, 2013 | 21 Comments

Boots No 7 Youthful Eye Serum

Boots No 7 Youthful Eye Serum Review Boots No 7 Youthful Eye Serum  is a very lightweight cream that disappears into the skin rapidly, hydrating with hyaluronic acid, brightening with vitamin C and giving a “soft focus” look to the eye area. Boots No7 Eye Serum Ingredients The Advance formula contained within the boots No 7 eye serum begins by smoothing […]

Filed Under: Beauty Tagged With: anti-ageing, beauty, no7 youthful eye serum

Pure Evoke by mio orla kiely Buttercup Edition

May 24, 2013 | 2 Comments

Pure Evoke Mio DAB Radio, Orla Kiely Buttercup Edition - Featured

The Pure Evoke Mio DAB Radio by Orla Kiely buttercup edition has a very 1950’s feel to it yet retains all the latest technology to allow such a perfect sound. Retro Design I pretty much use this Retro styled Radio every morning before and after the kids go to school. I love the sleek design and […]

Filed Under: Interior, Reviews Tagged With: gifts & gadgets, Home Decor, pure evoke by mio orla kiely, Pure Evoke DAB Radio Orla Kiely Buttercup Edition

My Little Boy is all Grown up

May 23, 2013 | Leave a Comment

                                                           Exam Worries & the night before his very last day at school I know all Mothers say this, but it really does not feel like two minutes […]

Filed Under: Life-style, Lifestyle Parenting

The Phoneasy 515 from DORO my review

May 18, 2013 | 2 Comments

                                          The PhoneEasy 515 from DORO I am pretty sure  we all have family members who are total technophobes, and find it extremely difficult using the mobile smart phones that are currently on the market with all the touch screen […]

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How to make Cake Pops | Easy Recipe

May 18, 2013 | 13 Comments

Personally I am a massive fan of unique looking party treats and It makes me smile when people ask ‘How did you make those?’. One of the best party treats I have found that go down well with the kids at parties are Cake Pops and they are so easy to make. I mean I […]

Filed Under: parenting Tagged With: easy recipes, How to make cake pops

Having a Baby is Good for Your Social Life

May 18, 2013 | Leave a Comment

Having a Baby is Good for Your Social Life    New mums make an average of nine new friends in the first year 53% say it’s surprisingly easy to make friends after birth  Almost half of mums make friends at mother and toddler groups 50% say it is easier to bond with other women after […]

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Kärcher WV50 Window Vac

May 18, 2013 | 2 Comments

Kärcher WV50 Window Vac Now like all you cleanaholics out there, I am sure you will understand the horror of being met with awful looking glass in your home or car,especially when the sun is shining and glass shows up every streak and smudge. I have used many home cleaning products which have been in spray […]

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