Rebekah Vardy praises husband Jamie for being her Rock during her 16 hour labour.
Rebecca, 37, and her Leicester City footballer husband, 33, welcomed Olivia Grace on December 28, and Rebekah admits he was her rock as she went into labour.
Rebecca told Hello Magazine ‘Jamie was brilliant – so supportive and encouraging,’ ‘He even tried to crack a joke about the epidural needle to take my mind off it and the painful contractions.’ … We are not sure how that joke would have gone down but it was sweet of him to try.
Rebekah revealed she has been very ill with anxiety and stress and was panicking that she might be born on Christmas Day whilst Husband Jamie was training with Leicester City ahead of his team’s game against Liverpool. ‘The last thing I wanted was to miss Christmas Day with our children.’ she said.
Former England star Jamie announced the birth on Twitter telling fans: ‘Over the moon to let you know our beautiful little girl has arrived. Becky and baby are both doing well and we are all totally in love with the newest member of our team.’
The brunette, who was admitted to Leicester General Hospital on December 27, said their children helped to choose the name “Olivia Grace”
The couple, who tied the knot in 2016, are already parents to daughter Sofia and son Finlay.
Rebekah also has 2 children, Megan and Taylor from a previous relationship. Jamie is father to daughter Ella, who he shares with ex partner Emma Daggett.
She also said welcoming her fifth child feels like a new beginning.
‘I couldn’t wait to see the back of 2019,’ she said. ‘But with a new baby and a new year ahead of us, it’s like a fresh start.’
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MyBump2Baby is proud to work with trusted financial advisers throughout the UK, raising awareness around the importance of protecting your family. To find your nearest local trusted adviser head to our family protection directory.
Having a baby is an expensive decision, as a new parent it can be extremely daunting to work out how much everything is going to cost you. That’s why at MyBump2Baby, we have decided to provide you with a list of 10 financial moves that you should make as a new parent.
Get a Will
It’s important to have a process in place in case anything were to happen to you. Along with where you’d like your money to go, your will should also state a legal guardian of your little ones, so you know they’ll be cared for in the best way. It’s a good idea to talk to the person/people that you plan to assign the role of legal guardian to, so that your will is easier to execute in the future should anything happen. A will can be updated at any time in the future, so you can add to it if you have more children or your circumstances change.
Invest in Life Insurance
If you haven’t already, then consider taking out a life insurance policy. It will help you and your family in the long run. As parents we pay for a lot of things, so it’s important to weigh up all of your financial responsibilities and consider how it easy it would be to take care of them in your absence.
Budget your income and outgoings
Set yourself a household budget. Many expenses come with a baby, you have to buy nappies, milk, clothes, prams, and many other things. It’s a good idea to budget early and unfortunately accept that you may have to lay off your favourite perfume for a while. Also think about the difference in ongoing costs and one time costs, for example, you’ll need to buy nappies for a few years, but a pram will be a one off purchase every now and again.
Have an Emergency Fund
Once you’ve worked out a new household budget for your family, you can build an emergency fund, which means you have a safety net just in case you suffer from a financial burden. You should aim to sort an emergency fund to cover 6-12 months of living costs. If your family is reliant on one income, we cannot stress enough how important it is to consider building up an emergency fund.
Track your Spending habits
Whether you’re going out for lunch next week, or you’re purchasing your baby’s first car seat, you need to keep your receipts and stay on track with where your money is going. There’s nothing worse than when you’ve forgotten how much you’ve spent and all of a sudden a whopping £300 leaves your bank account, so don’t fall into that trap.
Plan your maternity
Plan your maternity/paternity leave well. Work out how much leave you’re entitled to and have a good read for your company’s policies. It sounds boring but it’s actually really important for your household’s finances.
Prepare for the Worst
Add your child to your life insurance policy, it will help your child in the long run. It’s important because if anything were to happen to you, then you know that your child and your partner (if you have one) are not left in a bad situation financially.
Childcare Costs
Plan for childcare costs. If you’re working full time, it’s highly likely that you’ll have to pay for a nursery or childminder to look after your child. It’s important to ensure that your child feels safe in their nursery environment, so that should be the main priority for you. Childcare can be expensive, so you must research into what works for you.
Saving Money
Try and save some money up for when you retire. No matter what age you are, saving for your retirement is incredibly important and it means there’s one less thing for you to stress about when it does arrive. It’s helpful to have a savings account which you can pay into as well as your pension scheme.
Future Education
Start saving for your child’s education. You might want your child to go into a private school, in which case you’ll need to research the costs that are involved with this process, and take into account that it’s not just a one off payment. Also, if your child wants to go to university in the future, depending on your household income, you may need to help them out with finance along the way. We know it may seem like a lifetime away right now, but they really do grow up so fast.
We really hope that our financial tips for new parents have been helpful for you. If you need any help, please visit the financial area on our website or don’t hesitate to contact us directly.
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How hard is it to find affordable and individual clothing for your toddler?
At myBump2Baby we know how hard it can be to dress your toddler in fashionable, unique and good quality clothes. We have cheap and cheerful, expensive or just bang average, but what if you want to dress your toddler in unique street clothing? Luckily for you, we have the answer.
With kids jumping in puddles and playing in the mud, washing clothes can be an absolute nightmare, we know! We’ve all bought those cheap kid’s clothes that get bobbly after 1 wash, they’re low in quality and they just don’t last. They’re worn out before your child’s even had the chance to grow out of them…. It doesn’t matter what washing powder you choose to use, nothing seems to work.
And on the other side of the coin… as a child, sometimes there’s nothing worse than turning up on ‘non uniform’ day and 8 of the other kids in the class have the same t shirt on as you. It doesn’t change much as you get older. That’s why it’s nice to dress your toddler in unique clothes and embrace their true individuality which is why we suggest that you check out the amazing clothing line Lil Beatz has to offer.
Lil Beatz offer a vast range of clothing for boys and girls of different ages, their clothes are fashionable and high quality, meaning you get your money’s worth. The best part is, they’re totally affordable!
Lil Beatz make clothes for toddlers, between the ages of 2 and 6, although that’s not how they started out. They initially started their clothing line to offer their franchise’s a selection of merchandise to offer students. It was only after they began to produce the clothing that they noticed a huge gap in the market for streetwear for toddlers.
Gap in the Market for Toddlers Streetwear Clothing
Before Lil Beatz, there were very few options on the market for parents to choose from, and often the most fashionable brands were very expensive. Parents know where to go when they want to purchase their toddler smart clothing, everyday clothing, and the rest. But there is a definite gap in the market for toddler’s streetwear, and that’s where Lil Beatz succeeds….
We had the immense pleasure of trying out a shirt and a pair of jeans from Lil Beatz, the quality was one of the best we have seen in toddler’s clothing and they were so stylish. Our toddler loved wearing them and even said how comfortable he felt in them. We highly recommend this wonderful company, as their products are so affordable.
Within the range, they also offer sports bags and sports bottles, so your toddler can really feel and look stylish all the time. This brand offers toddlers a feeling of individuality, which is so important in children. They also offer a fab range of headwear accessories, such as caps and sunglasses, which are perfect for your summer 2020 holiday.
Overall, Lil Beatz is a fantastic up and coming toddler’s streetwear brand, they offer parents an affordable, high quality, stylish option for their children. They found a gap in the market and have gone from strength to strength since starting their company.
We can’t wait to try out some more streetwear from Lil Beatz.
Blogging creates constant traffic to your website, it’s a key way to keep your content up to date and keep people on your website for longer, which will lower your bounce rate. It’s hard to generate organic traffic to your website without paying a silly amount of money, so if you’ve got an easier way to do it, use it. When blogging for a business, it’s important to blog about relevant subjects that your readers want to hear about. You should answer their questions before they’ve asked them, in a lighthearted and visually attractive way.
Social Interaction
When people like, comment or share your blogs across social media platforms, they’re providing you with the chance for more social interaction, which is key for your business. Each time a person interacts with a post, you’re reaching more people. With more social interaction, more people will visit your website and therefore know about you and may purchase from you in the future.
Sales Sales Sales
Blogging can directly influence your sales, as we said before, with a higher reach, you’ll have more visitors to your website. When customers can see that your website’s blogging content is up to date, they will be more likely to purchase from you. Sometimes it’s hard to promote your own product, so it’s important to have a good website that showcases your products and reflects credibility in order to drive new sales to your business. A alot of small business owners don’t realise they can add a pixel to thier website to track visitors and once they leave the pixel can re-target them via Facebook which keeps Facebook advertising costs down as the audience is more targetted and the client has shown interest by visiting your website which means they are more likely to buy.
If you would like us to instal a pixel on your website click here.
Depending on what your company sells, whether it’s a service or a product, blogging can give you the chance to write lots of different content. Blogs last a long time and can be updated as and when you want them to be. If you blog about your own products, then they’ll never be outdated.
Save Money and Grow your Following
Blogging is completely FREE! There’s not much you can say that about, especially not things that are as helpful as blogs. Yes, they take time, but if you do substantial research before you start writing a blog, you’ll be done in no time. Click here purchase a content writer. to When you take into account the higher traffic, social media growth, brand awareness and sales on your website, the time it takes to write a blog pays for itself.
Exisiting Customers
Customers love to see fresh content, especially when it’s about things that they’re interested in. A blog is the perfect way to capture people’s attention. People build trust with your company when they read blogs, due to the expertise used within each piece. Trust in customers means more chance for repeat custom, which once again leads to more sales for your business.
SEO
Search Engine Optimisation keeps popping up. That’s because it’s the ultimate key to ranking highly on Google. Google uses the keywords from your website and places your website accordingly on its results page. So if you want your business’s website to rank higher on Google, you need to take extra care when choosing your keywords. Being near the top of the result’s page can increase your sales drastically. Click here to see our basic SEO package.
Overall, we think that keeping a blog is so important and can help your business in many different ways. Hope you enjoyed the blog, don’t hesitate to get in touch if you have any questions.
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Now that your new baby has arrived, you’ve got enough to worry about without having to research too much into your finances. We’ve made it easy for you and written this blog all about financial planning for your new baby. So settle them for their nap, get yourself a cup of tea and read this blog.
Financial Assessment
The first thing you should do is assess where you are financially, look at your savings, your maternity/paternity pay, and your outgoings. This will help you formulate a solid financial plan for the future and help you to understand where you can make any necessary cutbacks in your lifestyle. You should also consider where you’d like to be in the future, taking into account the different baby products that you’ll need to pay for.
If you haven’t already, consider your options for life insurance and include your baby in the plans. It can be daunting, but it will offer your family a good layer of protection should anything happen to you in the future. Find your nearest financial adviser using our family protection directory.
Make a Will
Again, if you’ve not already done it, write yourself a will. You should take care when deciding where you want your finances to go and also who you’d want to look after your child in the event of your absence. It’s a huge decision and therefore it’s important to make sure everyone involved is aware of your plans for a legal guardian. Find your nearest will writer using our family protection directory.
Start a Weekly Budget
You should set yourself a weekly budget up so that it’s easier to keep track of your money. Work out how much you’re spending on your weekly food shop, how much you’re spending on baby products and the rest. That way you can keep a certain amount of money aside for those necessities. Make yourself a shopping list, it might not be how you want to spend your Saturday night, but it can help to make sure that you only buy the things you need. You can also try the cheaper supermarkets to try and cut down on spending.
Emergency Funding
You should try and set yourself up with an ‘emergency’ fund. If you haven’t already started saving for this, then you should aim to put aside 3 month’s worth of living costs, if you have already started saving, you should try and save for between 6 and 12 months. This can be really helpful should you need to deal with any unexpected financial problems.
Think before you Buy
Watch your spending, think before you buy and ask yourself if you really need the product. If you’re tight on money with a new baby, the first thing you’ll have to sacrifice are the treats that you’re buying for yourself. Think about the things you’ll need to buy, such as prams and carrycots, try and find the baby products that you like the look of and you may find yourself enjoying them as a treat for yourself too!
Prepare for Childcare Costs
Start thinking about childcare costs as early as you possibly can, it can be expensive and it’s important to make sure you’re prepared and have the money saved up to pay for it, as it is usually paid monthly. Start asking people around you for recommendations and go and look around the local nurseries before you make your decision. If you’re a stay at home parent, don’t discount the option of childcare, it can be a huge benefit to even put your child in a nursery for half a day a week.
Government Funding
Consider your benefit choices, the government may be able to offer you funding to help with your new baby. Check the official government website to work out how much funding you’re eligible for. It may not seem like a lot but some help is better than no help. (Please note – funding is highly dependent on personal financial circumstances).
We hope this blog has been helpful for you new parents and we hope some of these tips come in handy for planning your future financially with a new baby. If you need any more help, please don’t hesitate to get in touch and be sure to check out the financial area on our website.
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Today’s blog is for all of you busy parents out there. Trying to manage your time when you have a little one, a job, a social life, and a partner can be very tough, trust us, we know.
Today MyBump2Baby is hoping to improve your time management skills, and here’s hoping you’ll have some time to relax as well by the end of it!
Here are our Simple Time Management Tips for Busy Mums;
Organise it
Sounds easy right? Get yourself a printable calendar/diary, or you could even start using the calendar on your phone efficiently! Set yourself goals for each day and tick them off as you get through them, include simple tasks, such as ‘make dinner’, and you’ll feel more accomplished by the end of the day.
Always do the worst job first
Have a weekly task list and get the bad tasks out of the way first so you can move on to the less daunting later on. Do the jobs you’ve been putting off for weeks. Once you’ve completed them you’ll wonder why you’ve been putting them off for so long.
Do your shopping online!!
A great way to save yourself some time and money is by doing your shopping online. Most major supermarkets offer this online service now and you can even choose a delivery date and time slot to fit in with your busy schedule. It takes the pressure off you when you’re dragging your kids around the supermarket, while they are pulling you over to the sweetie aisle! It’s so easy that you don’t even need to leave the house, and you can order at any time of day.
Set yourself a housework schedule
Do specific tasks on certain days and stick to it. Only do the hoovering on a Monday night and a Thursday night, do a deep clean of the house every Sunday. You’ll soon be in a routine and you won’t feel like you spend every minute of every day tidying up after everyone else. The Clean my house app is a great app that allows you to set daily tasks and click here to see a list of other useful apps
Get up Earlier than your kids
Getting up earlier than your kids gives you extra time to get things organised and get yourself ready. This is proven to make a difference to your state of mind. If you love reading or audio books, we recommend the Miracle morning.
Say NO!!!
We know how hard it can be to have a good work-life balance. As hard as it sounds, sometimes you need to say ‘no’ to people, you need to step away from your phone and put your mind to rest. If you’re working from home it can be even harder to give yourself a good balance, so don’t get carried away and forget about yourself. Set yourself a time that you can put your laptop down and stop replying to people’s messages. You need to relax as well.
Schedule Self Care
Take some time out for yourself, make sure you’re eating healthy, nutritional food and getting enough sleep. Set aside some time each day to find time for self care. We know it can be tough with little ones about, but it really is key to being happy and we are firm believers in happy parents happy babies.
We hope these time management tips have been helpful, we look forward to hearing what you have to say.
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“I’m never drinking again” – we’ve all been there. Some of us more than others *ahem*.
Social drinking and Christmas festivities are fun, it’s your time to let loose and release the inner caged animal that is dying to break free, back away from routines and tight schedules – Because this is your time to SHINE!! Dance on tables, sing karaoke till your hearts content, even drunken cry if you need to… That is what Christmas is all about (well kind of)
With that in mind picture this, it’s 5am, the kids have woken up desperate to play with their new, noisy toys, and all you can smell is last night’s gin. You’ve got one arm hanging out of your dress from last night, your hair resembles an actual birdsnest, your eyelash strip is stuck to your cheek in a desperate, yet final attempt to cling on for another day and to top it all off you stink!!
Often, it is at this point I utter those four words “I’m never drinking again” but not this year… no no…. there is no need… We have tested this method far too many times (for your benefit rather than our own of course) and we are proud to announce IT WORKS!
Parent hangovers are REAL but Preperation is key – here are our MyBump2Baby top Christmas hangover top tips…
Essential Ingredients for a Successful Hangover Day
Ipad Chargers
Sweet and Savory naugty snacks
Christmas PJ’s
Painkillers
Just Eat app
A Shower
Movies
Another bottle of wine (for pros only)
A Family member
Tip 1
Prepare for one of the longest days of your life, sorry. One way to help your hangover is to make sure you’ve charged every single electrical item in your house, what easier way to keep the kids entertained? Oh and keep the chargers nearby, because an tantrum over a dead battery is not something you need to contend with right now.
Tip 2
Stack the cupboards full of sugary snacks, because it’s quite possible that normal bog standard food isn’t going to shake this one. Not only will you crave sweet sugary snacks but it will keep your kids happy too…
Tip 3
Play games with your kids, of course we mean games where you don’t actually have to do anything. Sleeping lions, doctors, or hide and seek
Tip 4 (if staying in is needed)
Stay in your pyjamas all day, tell your kids you’re having a pyjama film party. How else would you celebrate your new Christmas pjs?
Tip 5
Take some painkillers to cure that awful headache. Make sure you check the dosage on the box first.
Tip 6
Cook yourself a full English breakfast, better still get one delivered via Just Eat. For once you can forget the guilt as you tuck into your fry-up. You did enough dancing last night to earn a full English, life’s all about balance at the end of the day.
Tip 7
Freshen yourself up, wash away the smell of last night’s alcohol – your family will thank you for it too. Make sure your shower isn’t too hot, and crack the window open for some fresh air.
Tip 8
Shut the blinds and put a film on. The darkness will help your eyes and you might even get a snuggle from your child especially if you are in charge of dishing out the sugary snacks.
Tip 9 (for professionals only)
There’s always the hair of the dog, there’s no evidence that it’s actually good for you, but it might make you feel a bit more lively.
Tip 10
Nap!! You might even be able to convince the kids to have one as well. If you can’t convince the kids to, take them to the cinema and doze off there.
Tip 11
If you’re feeling brave, you could round up the family for a brisk walk, wrap everyone up and head out. The exercise is likely to make you feel better and when you get home you can treat yourself to a nice warm drink of mulled wine
Tip 12
If all else fails, call in some back up in the shape of a family member, give them a call and say “Granny, the kids keep asking for you, they just love you so much”
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Only 51% of parents with children under 4 have any kind of life insurance in place*
Of these, only 16% have critical illness insurance*
Only 14% of the above have any form of insurance to protect their income*
Most people know what life insurance is and what it does. But the statistics above show that the UK population, especially younger people, are grossly underinsured.
Is this due to the cost? – Life insurance is as cheap as chips!!
The sooner you take out insurance cover, the cheaper it is! If you sat down and thought about what this means financially to those who would be left behind, life insurance would be a no brainer.
Where there is an even bigger gap in the insurance market, is the lack of people who have NO cover in place, should they be unable to work due to accident or illness. Younger people should really think about this as, statistically speaking, they are more likely to suffer a serious illness than die in the foreseeable future. The uptake on life insurance, all be it low, is larger than critical illness insurance. This should be reversed. Younger people should consider the implications of not being able to work due to a serious illness.
Here is an example of a situation one young couple found themselves in due to lack of insurance:
Jake, 34 and Chloe, 32 had both worked full time until the birth of their daughter, Alice, 18 months earlier. Chloe had opted to take 6 months’ maternity leave from her job as a marketing assistant in a small electronics company as she earned less than Jake, a software engineer. They lived in a two bedroomed flat near to Chloe’s mum who lived on her own and worked part time, which meant she was able to spend time with the baby, which she loved.
Alice was now attending a private nursery near to home 5 days a week which was expensive but it was the nursery that Jake and Chloe liked and thought best suited to Alice, who seemed happy and settled there.
So when Jake had an accident and was diagnosed with a severe back problem, he was signed off sick and couldn’t continue with his job. As a result, he was entitled to 3 months’ full pay and following on from that, Statutory Sick Pay (SSP) for the next 3 months, currently, £94.25 per week. As Jake was the main breadwinner, they soon began to feel the pinch. They fell behind on their mortgage payments which in turn affected their credit rating; their ability to remortgage in the future was affected and nursery costs became a huge problem and they reluctantly had to give up Alice’s place.
This was a terrible situation for Chloe and Jake. How could they have avoided this situation? Jake, in the knowledge that he would only ever receive 3 months’ full sick pay, could have set up an Income Protection Policy to pay him 65% of his full salary, payable after 3 months, until he was able to go back to work or retire. This policy would have cost Jake £32.64 per month. To put this cost into context, Jake and Chloe paid £110 per month for their TV and sports package.
It’s all about priorities!!!
The scenario above is unfortunately very common across the UK. According to the Financial Conduct Authority, only 6% of 18-34 year olds took financial advice in 2017** and only 16% of mothers with children under 16 and 24% of fathers with children of the same age had critical illness cover in place. If you’ve been thinking about getting some advice, don’t ignore it or put off until another day. Go ahead and contact a professional, impartial financial adviser who will normally offer you an initial, complimentary financial review to provide you with sound advice. Your financial adviser will be able to make sure that you and your family have the right protection in place at the right cost, should the worst happen.
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It’s the most wonderful time of year, which means it’s time to snuggle up in your comfy pjs and watch your favourite Christmas films over and over again. We asked our audience of families for the Best Christmas Movies for all the Family and dum dum dum here they are;
Elf
What better way to enjoy the build up to Christmas than to laugh at Will Ferrell. In Elf, a toddler is accidentally transported to the North Pole, he’s brought up with all the mannerisms of an elf and is taught to make toys ready for next Christmas. After years, ‘Buddy’ realises he’s not like the other elves and decides to take a trip to New York in search for his real Dad. Their relationship begins to blossom, but not without many obstacles ready to test them along the way. An incredibly funny and fantastic film.
Watch the trailer here:
The Grinch
This film is brilliant, the Grinch and his dog set out on a crazy adventure in an attempt to steal Christmas. They live alone, and they really don’t like Christmas. So when their neighbours start making it bigger and brighter – the Grinch begins feeling rather disgruntled. A great adaptation of its original.
Watch the trailer here:
Home Alone
What a wave of emotions – one minute you’re laughing, the next you’re crying. Cheeky, 8 year old Kevin starts acting up the night before his family are due to go on holiday to France. The family leave for the airport after a mad rush (sounds familiar!) and accidentally forget Kevin. At first, Kevin loves being in charge, until thieves begin trying to break into his house. Kevin must use traps in order to stay safe!
Watch the trailer here:
Miracle on 34th Street
An ultimate classic. Old man, Kris Kringle finds himself in a bit of a situation when he’s pretending to be Santa Claus at the Thanksgiving Parade. Following his successes, he ends up working as Santa in Macy’s store, but this doesn’t go down too well. It leaves him in court having his health and authenticity questioned.
Watch the trailer here:
Polar Express
A fantastic adventure. A young boy is encouraged to hop on the train that’s appeared outside of his bedroom window on the night of Christmas Eve. He makes a trip all the way to the North Pole, to see how Santa is preparing for Christmas. He makes the journey in a bid to find himself. The perfect film for Christmas Eve.
Watch the trailer here:
Santa Claus the Movie
Claus’ destiny was always to become Santa Claus, he had been delivering toys to his local town, but he wanted more. In present day, Claus can hardly cope with his enormous workload. With Christmas on the way, Claus’ most hardworking elf ‘Patch’ decides to leave the workshop and puts Christmas in huge trouble. Everyone must work together to fix it.
Watch the trailer here:
Shrek the Halls
‘Ogres don’t celebrate Christmas’ – they do when Donkey’s around. This 30 minute special is enough to put anyone in the Christmas mood. Shrek’s never celebrated Christmas and Donkey tries everything he can to change this. The family must come together to celebrate Christmas in a different way.
Watch the trailer here:
The Snowman and The Snowdog
So heartwarming. In this film, a young boy suffers after the tragic death of his beloved dog. To distract himself, he decides to build a snowman in the back garden, but he can’t leave the snowman alone, so he builds him a snow dog. In the cold night, the snowman and his snow dog come to life and they take the young boy on a moving adventure.
Watch the trailer here:
Jack Frost
A heartening fantasy. Musician, Jack Frost, struggles to balance his busy lifestyle, after an awful accident, Jack passes away, leaving his wife and son ‘Charlie’ alone. One Christmas, Charlie decides to play a tribute to his father on his harmonica, when his dad is magically brought to life as a snowman. Jack Frost has another opportunity to be there for his son.
Watch the trailer here:
Jingle all the Way
A standard last minute Christmas stress. A father promises his son the greatest toy on the market ‘Turbo Man’, only problem is, he’s left it till Christmas Eve to buy it. Unfortunately, the toy has sold out in every shop, so the father is forced to hunt it down when he bumps into another father on the same mission as him. It’s a race against time as the father realises the true meaning of Christmas.
Watch the trailer here:
Mickey’s Once Upon a Christmas
Featuring 3 short films, this classic is perfect for Christmas. ‘Donald Duck Stuck on Christmas’, after a wish for it to be Christmas every day, three brothers end up pranking their family. It’s only until their Christmas goes terribly wrong, that they realise that Christmas is about more than just presents. ‘A Very Goofy Christmas’ this lovely classic brings a tear to our eyes, after Max is told that Christmas isn’t real, Goofy is forced to try everything to convince him that Santa is real. When Santa finally delivers Max’s present, Max asks him an important question, and the answer is incredibly special. ‘Mickey and Minnie’s Gift of the Magi’, this brilliant storyline shows exactly what people will do for love. Both Mickey and Minnie go through troubles to buy each other the perfect Christmas gift, only for them to end up being pointless. But at least they have each other – and that’s what Christmas is all about.
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Life insurance seems to be one of those things that you don’t really think about until it’s too late, but that shouldn’t be the case. Everyone seems to know why it is so important to us all, BUT a lot of us choose to ignore what would happen if we were to die suddenly without having any life insurance in place. If this was to happen without us having life insurance in place, it could potentially have devastating effects for your family which could result in being left with a large bill to pay for your final expenses, or even worse, losing their family home because they can’t afford to repay the mortgage.
Unfortunately, I lost my mum last year on 9th December and honestly life insurance was not something I had ever thought about until this day. You don’t realise how important life insurance really is until you’re on the other side of it. On top of dealing with the sudden loss of my mum, we had to plan the funeral and all of the expenses that came with it. I never realised how expensive it was to organise and pay for a funeral! My mum and dad have always been good with money and savings, so whilst we didn’t rely on the money to pay for the funeral, it was still a worry to think about how expensive a funeral could be.
I have two children myself who are nearly 3, and one and a half, and at the time of my mum passing I still lived in the family home with them, my partner, my mum, my dad and my sister, and whilst the house is like Mary Poppins’ handbag, it was definitely a squeeze for us all to be living there. I’ve always wanted a house of my own to raise the girls and make our own memories but with the cost of houses these days it never seemed to be a possibility. Whilst losing my mum was the worst thing I have ever gone through in my life, I will always be thankful that something good came out of it – in a weird kind of way. So, my dad decided that once we had everything sorted he was happy to split the money between myself and my sister because he wanted us to get on the property ladder. Thanks to my mum we now have our first family home, mortgage free, so there is no stress and worrying about paying the mortgage, which with two kids can be so stressful to worry about! It makes me sad that mum isn’t here to pop round for a coffee and see the house and make more memories with us but I will be forever grateful that because my mum had her life insurance we were able to use it to get our first family home.
That’s just my own personal story, and I know that everyone’s stories differ but the importance of life insurance really is paramount to your family. Life insurance can help your family to pay off your debts, provide for your children, give peace of mind to your family financially, even if your life insurance is for a small amount it will mean more to your family than you could ever possibly imagine.
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