Scars can be an unsightly frustration to deal with, which is especially true if they occur in areas of the body that are readily noticeable. Although the most common causes for scarring are injuries suffered in car accidents or other types of accidents, scarring is also invariably going to occur when you undergo any type…
Back in 1953 the Rolex company produced the Rolex Submariner, its first watch model able to operate deep underwater. The first Submariner model was an automatic one, was water resistant up to 100m, featured no protection for its bezel and its case had a diameter of 37 mm. Its reference number was 6204 and other…
I really think it’s tough for first time drivers these days who are looking to pass their driving test and get their first taste of road independence. I passed my driving test over 20 years ago and things were quite different back then. There was no theory test then and getting on the road and…
You will already have guessed if you are a regular reader of my blog that I am a huge fan of Eden Hall Spa in Nottinghamshire. I’m certainly not the only one as spa guests travel from far and wide to visit this very special and tranquil retreat just outside the village of Elston. My…
Hello readers! Thanks so much for coming back to find out how we’ve been getting along with our Western Digital (WD) My Cloud Home and our latest family tradition, Screening Sunday. If you’ve not read my first post, you can find out all about my experience of online digital storage here. Did you join in…
Taking on a mortgage is a huge financial commitment not only at the time you first take it on but for the duration of its term, which could be 25 years or more depending on your agreement. If your lender or broker didn’t consider your ability to repay your mortgage for the entire term of…
I’ve been asking myself recently if smart phones and online photo storage have destroyed the good old fashioned family album. I have thousands of photos, either sitting on my phone, on my SD cards or sitting on my computer, but we rarely ever look at them together as a family. What is the point in…
You may not know this, but in my previous life I used to work in Social Housing. I spent a number of years working with tenants to help them keep their rent payments up to date and avoid having rent arrears. Whilst I no longer work at a Housing Association, I am still…
Hello lovely readers! How are you feeling today? I really hope you are feeling full of the joys of spring. Sadly, with the British weather letting us down in epic fashion, I’m going to hazard a guess that some of you might be feeling a little bit ‘meh’, or lacking in happy vibes. What is…
I personally believe that finding the right diet product or slender plan is the key to loosing weight successfully. There are lots of weight loss products out there and it can quickly feel very overwhelming when you are looking to start a diet. It’s important to choose a weight loss plan that is going to…
Mother’s Day will be with us on Sunday 11th March, and it’s a lovely opportunity to show your wonderful Mum just how much she mean’s to you. Now, there are all different kinds of Mum’s out there, and I’m very aware that one size does not fit all. However, custom blankets with photo of their…
Hello lovely readers. Thanks so much for stopping by for the second edition of the travel and lifestyle round up. If it’s your first time here, you can catch up on what was making a splash in January in this post. We’ll be right here when you get back, so please feel free to stop…
I am very aware that the spaghetti bolognese that I cook at home is nothing like the authentic Italian pasta that I’d experience in a five star restaurant but for a family meal it ticks our boxes especially on a school night. However, sometimes it’s nice to ditch the family meal and have a real…
Is your partner a geek? My husband most definitely falls into this category and I really struggle to buy him gifts for Valentine’s Day. He’s often the first to say ‘don’t worry about buying me a present’ when the most romantic day of the year comes around, but I like giving gifts and I think…
Did you make some New Year’s Resolutions about being more active? Have you managed to fit exercise into your routine yet? I strongly believe that the key to starting exercise and sticking with it is finding something you love doing. I really love Zumba and I’ve been going to classes for over a year now…
There’s a few products on the market at the moment that have caught my attention, so I wanted to start the year with a new feature for you. I’m going to share with you the best products for making family travel and life easier in 2018. I really hope you enjoy it so without further…