Tag Archives: Edinburgh

Why I took my children swimming at such a young age

Posted on June 19, 2012 by Jo Dunlop

I learnt to swim properly when I was about 11. I was late to learn and this was due to neither of my parents being able to swim. I’m not sure why my Dad couldn’t swim, I never asked him, … Continue reading →

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Time for an adventure

Posted on June 9, 2012 by Jo Dunlop

With Buddy I was always to scared to use the bus. I’d wind myself up. What if I couldn’t get on? What if buggy space was already taken? But this time I am more confident. We’re on a day trip … Continue reading →

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My Family Tree – Entry 1

Posted on May 9, 2012 by Jo Dunlop

When I started to look into my family tree I was explaining the intricacies to a friend and she said ‘what a colourful past you all have’. Now I took this to be a positive thing as it meant that now … Continue reading →

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How do you fit in your exercise?

Posted on August 5, 2011 by Jo Dunlop

I have followed the fads: aerobics, callenetics, step aerobics, gym membership (that you never use), stepper, Wii Fit, Marathon training (leading to running one!), etc. But I have never really found anything that keeps me interested long enough to do … Continue reading →

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Groupon

Posted on August 3, 2011 by Jo Dunlop

So having been a lurker with Groupon Edinburgh for a while, a voucher offer for a hairdressers Danielle Carr in Newington Road caught my eye. £15.20 for the voucher for a cut and blow dry.  Being a busy mum with … Continue reading →

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