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    A UK parenting and lifestyle blog

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    Hey, I'm Ali!

    Welcome to We Made This Life - an aspirational family and lifestyle blog. Read on for recipes, parenting tips, interior design ideas and much more. We Made This Life is written by vegan mum of four Ali Davies, who lives near Cardiff, UK.

    Ali also writes the vegan food blog We Made This Vegan .

    To find out more about Ali and how she makes a career for herself through writing blogs head over to her about page.

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    Ali Davies

    About Ali Davies

    Parenting and Lifestyle Blogger and YouTuber

    I'm Ali, a vegan mummy of four from South Wales, UK. I love reading, writing, crafting and photography. Here you'll find blog posts about our home, what we are eating, what we are crafting and I also share videos from my YouTube channel. Come and follow my family and share our journey.

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    Brand Collaborations

    Sometimes We Made This Life works with brands to create content which we know that our readers will love. Here are some recent collaborations we are proud of.

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      6 Most Creative Puzzle Designs You Won't Find Anywhere Else - Except The Puzzle Center
    • Young Minds at play: A young child sits on the floor in a living room, exploring colorful wooden blocks and toys, turning playtime into valuable learning resources.
      Must-Have Books and Learning Resource Brands to Inspire Young Minds
    • A Stannah stairlift with a tan seat and footrest is installed on a carpeted staircase in a residential home.
      Top UK Stairlift Brands: Stannah, Handicare, and My Mobility UK Compared
    • Three folded eco-friendly towels in beige, white, and pink are stacked on a white surface against a pink background, adding a touch of softness and sustainability to any space.
      Best Bamboo & Eco-Friendly Towels - Top Picks from British Wholesales, Absolute Home Textiles & The Towel Shop
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    Personal Blog Posts (Parenting, Life updates etc.)

    Here you will find some of our more personal posts...

    • A woman and a young girl with red hair reading a book about life after bullying together in a cozy, sunlit room.
      Life After Bullying: Our Journey and Lessons Learned
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    Family Travel

    We have a passion for travel, we want to take our children to explore the world, Here are some posts that we have written on travel.

    • A small boat with people on a calm lake, surrounded by green hills and rocky mountains under a clear blue sky, offers a peaceful slow travel experience immersed in nature.
      The Joy of Slow Travel
    • Aerial view of a large waterpark featuring pools, winding water slides, lazy rivers, lounge chairs, and surrounding fields-perfect for a fun-filled family resort getaway.
      How to Pick the Perfect Family Resort for a Beach & Waterpark Holiday
    • A white catamaran ferry named "Majestic Honour" sails on the water, featuring blue and red accents and "Majestic Fast Ferry" branding-perfect for those seeking reliable Singapore to Batam ferry service.
      Everything You Need to Know About the Singapore to Batam Ferry & Ticket Prices
    • An open planner showing April, a laptop, glasses, pen, and blocks spelling "HEALTH INSURANCE" arranged on the calendar page-perfect for planning your International Health Insurance needs.
      International Health Insurance Plans: Protect Yourself Abroad
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    Recently Updated Posts

    We like to keep our content fresh and up to date here at We Made This Life. Check out what which posts we have recently updated:

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      How to Choose Quality Plush Toys That Are Safe and Last
    • An open white bottle with yellow gel capsules, rich in Omega-3s for muscle recovery, spills out onto a reflective black surface.
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    • A person writing in a notebook with a piggy bank and money on the table indicating financial planning focused on reducing expenses or budgeting.
      The everyday guide to taking control of your finances

     

    Ali - We Made This Life

    Hi, I'm Ali! I'm a mum of four living in Wales.

    I share interiors, recipes, parenting tips and lots more. I also have a popular YouTube channel if you want to see more of us!

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