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Kia’s 5th Birthday Party Fun

The Real Supermum — Sat, 18 May 2013 20:28:47 +0000

It was Kia’s 5th birthday party today and as much as they all had amazing fun, I am shattered. Its been a long day. It was up early this morning to start making sandwiches and the stress of worrying f I had bought enough food to feed 40 kids. I had and as always bought far too much, but [...]

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School Said They Would Support Me With Potty Training

Francesca May — Sat, 18 May 2013 07:00:56 +0000

My daughter was born in July so would be one of the youngest in her class, just before her third birthday we went to an open evening at the school we had applied for. School said they would support me with potty training as she wasn’t quite there yet. We had tried potty training before on [...]

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LETTER TO A MOLESTER

The Real Supermum — Fri, 17 May 2013 14:12:42 +0000

“Just this once,” you used to say, but that was just a lie. You stole my innocence and made your little brother cry. Not just when you touched my skin, throughout my whole existence. Nightmares! Flashbacks! Memories, pursued with great persistence. You would bring me to the basement, in the quiet of the night. I [...]

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Are Exams Important?

Francesca May — Fri, 17 May 2013 07:00:07 +0000

Are exams important or do we need to find a better way to test our child’s intelligence? How clever are our children really? We rely on exam results, teacher reports and school grades to tell us how clever our own children are. After years of arguments about the GCSE exams’ getting easier and already abolishing the Key [...]

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Important Things to Know About Scrap Metal Recycling

The Real Supermum — Thu, 16 May 2013 10:07:35 +0000

Because of the ever-increasing demands of mankind to use natural resources, the depletion of metal deposits, and the accumulation of greenhouse gases, among others, scrap metal recycling has become very important nowadays. This is due to the fact that by performing the said practice, many people can help the environment and earn money along the [...]

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Teaching Your Teen About Money

The Real Supermum — Thu, 16 May 2013 07:00:16 +0000

Learning to wisely handle money can be a challenging task, but if you don’t you can create a mess with your finances that may haunt you all your life. That is one major reason why, as a parent, you need to begin teaching your kids to handle money well by the time they’re in their [...]

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Could My Day Get Any God Damn Worse?

The Real Supermum — Wed, 15 May 2013 17:24:59 +0000

Could my day get any god damn worse? I suppose it could so I may have to be careful how much I moan as they say it comes in threes. My darling angelic teen daughter decided to tell me that she smokes, fantastic. While I took the rather laid back that’s fine do what you [...]

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Win £25 To Spend With Card Town

The Real Supermum — Wed, 15 May 2013 11:01:55 +0000

We have a fantastic Giveaway for you today – The chance to win £25 to spend at Card Town. Even better, we have 5 x £25 gift vouchers to give away. Card Town are personalised cards for all occasion specialists and there is something for everyone there. I was also given a voucher so I could personally try [...]

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How To Make Bacon Pasta

The Real Supermum — Wed, 15 May 2013 07:00:33 +0000

Approx ingredients to make bacon pasta for family of 4. If you wish to add more or less ingredients, or even add more to it feel free. What You Will Need Pack of bacon Mushrooms (6) Peppers (2 or frozen just tip as many as desired) Onions (2) Tomatoes (fresh 4 quartered) Half a bag of pasta Cheese [...]

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Barnard Castle Crumbles; Who Is Responsible?

The Real Supermum — Tue, 14 May 2013 21:15:41 +0000

I live in a beautiful historic market town, Barnard Castle in Teesdale, County Durham. The town is named after the castle. It is the main settlement in the Teesdale area, and is a popular tourist destination. The castle is set on a high rock above the River Tees, Barnard Castle takes its name from its [...]

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Five of the Best Kitchen Accessories

The Real Supermum — Tue, 14 May 2013 13:45:26 +0000

More and more of us are spending more time in the kitchen but with convenience an absolute priority nowadays, we need a few gadgets and accessories to help us on our way. However, kitchen accessories are as much about practicality and convenience as they are about style, so we have handpicked five of the best [...]

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The Stories We Tell Ourselves And Why They Matter

The Real Supermum — Tue, 14 May 2013 07:00:22 +0000

Stories have power. A good story can heal, empower, transform and help us to make sense of the world we live in. The ability to tell stories is what separates us from the rest of the animal kingdom, they are part of what makes us human. Businesses understand this. Brands use stories to connect with [...]

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