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Birthdays

Edging Ever Closer To The Big 4-0

by RachelSwirl August 21, 2021
Edging Ever Closer To The Big 4-0

It was my birthday yesterday and whilst I’d usually celebrate with a take-away and a few drinks, I didn’t feel all that much like celebrating this year. Though I appreciated the cards, presents, and many messages which I was spoilt with throughout the day, I just didn’t feel in the birthday mood – I didn’t feel right celebrating this year. I’m hazarding a guess that my emotions were to be expected considering all that’s happened over the past eighteen months or so. I suspect most people would feel the same on the first birthday following their Fathers demease. Thankfully, I …

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Planning Your Kid’s Birthday

by RachelSwirl June 22, 2021
Planning Your Kid's Birthday

The past year and a half have been pretty different to the majority of years that the majority of us have experienced. The coronavirus and Covid-19 pandemic has wrought havoc across the world, leaving chaos and difficulty in its wake and impacting all areas of our lives. One area that the virus didn’t fail to have a negative effect on? Birthdays. Usually, the majority of us celebrate birthdays multiple times a year for all of our nearest and dearest. But social distancing and social isolation rules have meant that many of us have been unable to celebrate in the way …

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Want to Host an Awesome Party? Here’s what you Need to Remember

by RachelSwirl June 14, 2021
Want to Host an Awesome Party? Here’s what you Need to Remember

If you intend to host an awesome party or even a casual get-together, then here are some party-hosting ideas that will help you to make the most out of your big day. Don’t Worry too Much Your house probably isn’t perfect. You may find that you don’t have enough chairs for everyone and that your bathroom feels ugly. You may also find that your toilet flusher has to be jigged just right in order for it to work. Either way, you have to remember that the people who are coming to your house don’t care about what it looks like. …

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Happy 12th Birthday J

by RachelSwirl May 20, 2021
Happy 12th Birthday J

Time sure flies when you’re having fun and the past twelve years have most certainly been that! Kids sure kids for long these days, they grow up so quickly; our little man ain’t so little anymore, he’s outgrown me in terms of height and shoe size already and he’s not even a teenager yet! These past twelve years have been so special – I really, truly am the proudest Mum on this planet as I’ve got the best boy in the World. Happy Birthday J!

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How to Host a Fantastic Birthday Party for Your Kids Despite the Lockdown Restrictions

by RachelSwirl April 14, 2021
How to Host a Fantastic Birthday Party for Your Kids Despite the Lockdown Restrictions

The country is slowly starting to return to its former self. Shops are starting to open and we’re now allowed to do more things outside. Unfortunately, some rules still haven’t changed and even if we were allowed to mix indoors again, people might still be a little concerned about going out and hanging out with friends and family members indoors. This is especially true for people that are vulnerable. As such, your child might be faced with another birthday in lockdown-like conditions. If that’s the case, then we’ve prepared a couple of tips to help you out. In this article, …

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