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    A UK parenting and lifestyle blog

    A woman is standing in a kitchen with a white table and chairs, reminiscing about the last decade.

    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.

    About Ali

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    • A blue garden trowel and a yellow-handled fork tool, essential for summer gardening, standing upright in green grass with purple flowers in the background.
      Getting Ready for Summer: Garden Edition
    • Aerial view of a rural landscape in Kent, with fields, trees, and a small building at dawn.
      A Guide to visiting Kent this summer
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      Getting Your Lodge Ready for A Hot Summer
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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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      A Home for Spark the Dragon – A Review
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      Best Easter Books For Adults and Children 2025
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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
    • Pregnancy - Waiting For You - An Open Letter To My Unborn Child
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    • Why I'm Happier Now I'm Estranged From My Parents
      Why I'm Happier Now I'm Estranged From My Parents
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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.

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      How to Start a New Life Abroad
    • Silver BMW 1 Series alloy wheel with a multi-spoke design displayed upright on a tiled floor, ideal for family travel, with other wheels visible in the background.
      Why Upgrading to BMW 1 Series Alloy Wheels Makes Family Travel Smoother and Safer
    • A woman wearing sunglasses and a light-colored blouse sits in the driver's seat of a stylish car with the top down, enjoying a glamorous experience perfect for those looking to rent in Dubai.
      The Most Stylish Cars to Rent in Dubai for a Glamorous Experience
    • A large canvas tent is set up outdoors at dusk, decorated with string lights and bunting, offering families a cozy bed and wooden furniture for the perfect rustic getaway experience.
      The Off-Grid Dream: Why Families Are Falling in Love with Rustic Getaways
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    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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    • Children play with colorful balls and toys on a carpet, while adults supervise in the background—a scene right out of a parent's guide to choosing childcare wisely.
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    • Modern living room with a cream sofa, abstract wall art, glass coffee table, large window, and potted plant on a balcony—perfect for Airbnb hosting in Dubai, with minimalist decor that aligns with local building regulations.
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    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!

    More about me →

    How I became a professional blogger →

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    • A modern living room with a brown sofa, patterned cushions, a large mirror with a decorative frame, and a light-colored rug offers a stress-free lifestyle. Vases with dried flowers rest on a wooden cabinet, perfectly organising the space. An archway leads to another room in this cozy home.
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