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Caffeine fuelled first time Mum, Creative Writing BA (Hons) student & blogger.

I'm back from a long break. The past year has been taken up with pregnancy, hormones, failed attempts at breastfeeding, moving house (twice), completing the 2nd year of my

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Celebrations & Holidays > Wedding Planning How to save money on your wedding: 1 of 23

The average wedding costs around 20,000 GBP. Not only is this a huge amount to fork out for one day of your life, it also becomes ridiculous when you consider the high rate of re-marriage. When I discovered how much the average bride spends on her big day, I was distraught. At just nineteen, how could my fiance and I ever ex...
Autos > Buying & Selling Cars Good cars for teen drivers: 1 of 17

Insurance for young drivers is through the roof. With rising fuel costs and general inflation, it is essential for teenage drivers to have a cheap, safe vehicle to learn to drive in and eventually use for personal use. As a nineteen year old, I feel I can recommend cars that I know from personal experience are cheap to run, ...
Parenting & Pregnancy > Feeding & Breastfeeding Breastfeeding with nipple piercings: 1 of 6

The desire to breastfeed, and concerns about breastfeeding, are unaltered depending on whether you have pierced nipples or not. There is no question that breastfeeding is the best way to feed your infant. It is healthier for both mother and child, as well as being more practical, cheaper and natural. However, many women find...
Jobs & Careers > Nonprofit & Service Sector Experience needed for customer service jobs: 1 of 5

To stand out as a good candidate when applying for a job, it is essential to have relevant experience. Many people consider customer service to be a net that falls over all people-related positions of employment. However, experience working behind a till at a supermarket isn't what an employer is looking for when they advert...
Parenting & Pregnancy > Baby Safety Important safety checklists for your baby-sitter: 1 of 4

It is not easy leaving your precious bundle in the care of someone else, especially when your baby is still small. Worrying about your child's welfare while being looked after by a babysitter shouldn't affect your time away from them. Taking a break is very important. To put your mind at ease, ensure you and your babysitter ...
Relationships & Family > Marriage Psychology Are some marriages made in heaven?: 1 of 4

On a sunny day, look up into the billowing white clouds and see if you can spot God perched in the heavens picking out couples he think would look great together in 'NOW' magazine. Maybe not quite, but 'marriage made in heaven' seems to conjure up that kind of image for me. Whether you consider this article to be discussing ...
Celebrations & Holidays > Wedding Party & Guests How to get wedding guests to come without children: 4 of 14

While children bring joy and excitement, they are also unpredictable and inconvenient in formal situations. Many couples embrace children at their wedding celebrations and enjoy the company of younger guests. However, it is perfectly normal to envisage your big day child-free. Wedding day plans don't include babies crying th...
Parenting & Pregnancy > Diapering How do I find coupons for diapers and other baby products?: 2 of 6

Whether you are a proud parent or expecting a baby, the world of baby products is your oyster. Mums are a huge market; stores want you to get to know their products and pick them over everyone else. This is why there is no shortage of special deals, offers, free gifts, tokens, redemption codes and try before you buy packages...
Education > College Search How do I choose a good British university?: 1 of 3

For a huge number of students in Higher Education, University is the best time of their lives. However, every year there are many students who do not feel the same way and end their experience early, or transfer to another institution. To get the most out of your University experience there are four key considerations to ens...
Celebrations & Holidays > Wedding Budget How to save money on wedding favors: 2 of 5

Over time, weddings have become a competition to show who has the most wealth, style and friends. Weddings are about unions, the coming together and joining of two families. Guests at a wedding are there to celebrate with the bride and groom, not to pick holes in the hard work and planning that have undoubtedly gone into org...