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A BONNY WEE BOY // reviewing baby annabell’s brother
Lil Sis reviews the realistic baby doll with the real tears
SWEET DREAMS ARE MADE OF THESE // trialling the leesa mattress + discount code
My thoughts, after sleeping on a Leesa foam mattress
THE DASTARDLY DEALINGS OF AUNT ALBERTA // the awful auntie stage show
The girls and I went to the theatre production of David Walliams’ Awful Auntie to see his delightfully diabolical tale brought to life.
OUR PRECIOUS PORTMEIRION MOMENTS // + chance to win 4x family tickets to Portmeirion Village, worth £144 each!
Celebrating the 100th birthday of ceramic designer Susan Williams-Ellis AND giving away four family tickets to the iconic and quirky Portmeirion Tourist Village.
GIVING YOUR FAMILY A FINANCIAL HEAD START // easy investing with wealthsimple
A stocks and shares Junior ISA could be a great way to give your children a financial headstart.
LIFE ACCORDING TO LIL SIS // the funniest moments of our little comedienne
Lil Sis has always been our little comedienne – here’s a selection of her most giggle-worthy moments.
CREATING OUR DREAM KITCHEN DINER // before & after renovation photos
A peek at our kitchen diner renovation and transformation.
WORRIES WORRIES, GO AWAY // creative ways to ease anxious children
The girls deal with worry quite differently – Big Sis often appears fine from the outside, but inside she can dwell on situations and I…
PERSONALISED SCHOOL LABELS // + chance to win $US50 StickerYou voucher!
Personalised name labels, plus your chance to win a $US50 voucher to spend at StickerYou!
CHATEAU DREAMS COME TRUE (starting a new family life in france) // inspirational Q&A
How Rebecca, Tim and their two boys found and fell in love with their magnificent French ‘forever home’, Chateau de la Ruche.
AL FRESCO AFTERNOON DELIGHTS // our perfect picnic picks
Picnic essentials – make the most of summer by going al fresco!
CONVERTING MY FASHION PHOBE // camouflage kid’s bomber jacket
Big Sis has a casual, sporty style and we often find ourselves browsing the ‘boys’ section to find her perfect outfit.
LAST-MINUTE FATHER’S DAY GIFTS DAD WILL LOVE
Some fab and affordable gift ideas for Dad this Father’s Day
RETURN TO GIGGLING SQUID // family-friendly dining
Lil Sis is what you’d call a cautious eater. Convincing her to try something new can feel like I’m asking her to conduct a death-defying…
About me
I’m Jacqui – a 40+ journalist, blogger and mum to two funny & spirited girls; Big Sis, born summer 2008, and Lil Sis, born autumn 2010.
We live just outside London and are about to embark on a big, messy, long-awaited home renovation.
I was a magazine journalist for 20 years, but since 2009 I’ve been a full-time blogger and digital influencer (over 21,000+ Twitter followers, 5,000+ Facebook likes, 3,500+ G+ circles, 3,000 Instagram and 2,400+ Pinterest followers).
Read more on my ABOUT ME page.
You can get in touch with me via email: [email protected], or by Tweeting me at @JaxFortyNorth.
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