If you are getting a little bored with your living space, it might be time to refresh some of your decor. Perhaps your sitting room is too dark, and few changes might just liven things up for the winter months. Maybe you want to make it feel cosier by adding some more cushions and throws,…
Our house is a very busy house, and maintaining a sense of calm in it is one of my constant challenges. I’m determined to get on top of this in time for Christmas. One thing that seems to add to our house stress levels is the clutter and ambiance. Daddy is a bit of a…
Travelling to explore a new place is what many of us love experiencing at one point in our lives and is something I’m really passionate about. At the same time, there are a ton of reasons how travelling can set even the most health-conscious individual’ diets off the healthy path, and it’s something that seems…
Second hand furniture is becoming more and more popular for using to decorate a new or existing home. Whether your moving house or just want to create a new look in the home you are already in, second hand furniture shops can come to your rescue every time, bringing you in on budget and creating…
Decorating a boys bedroom can be quite a challenge, but if done right it can look really special. We really enjoyed decorating my son’s bedroom when he was younger and we had a lot of fun using bright colours and adding a space theme to it. It was lovely to be able to create a…
Sausages are a big feature in our family life. I think my daughter proclaimed them as her favourite food as soon as she could master the word. They typically feature in our weekend breakfasts and I also have a huge fondness for them from my childhood.
Summer has come and gone and now it is time to decorate your home for the autumn/fall season! Filling it with appropriate decorations is a fun process, but it can be quite costly. However, you can save on your home decor by using coupons for this and other special occasions. There are also a number of…
My Friend Freddy Bear has recently joined my 3 year old’s toy collection, and she has spent the last couple of weeks getting to know him. Freddy Bear already knew her though. He knew her name, who her best friends were and lots of other things about her before he arrived. He isn’t just any old…
You might remember that last year my bathroom had a mini makeover. I have to say it was a dramatic improvement on what it looked like before, but there is still more to be done. What I learned from that experience was that if anything is going to improve in this house, it’s down to…
These things come round so quick don’t they. One minute Father’s Day is week’s away and the next it’s the following Sunday, and you still haven’t got a card or a present. Dad’s can be so hard to buy for. Often they don’t want anything, but actually they do! A handmade card goes down really…
When you’re traveling with kids every inch of space is precious. There are so many eventualities to cater for, and the various different stages of travelling to think about. There is of course what you need while you’re on your long awaited holiday. But you also have to think about what you need while you…
Recently the lovely folk down at Scoff Club got in touch and asked me if I wanted to try their new subscription service. When they said it was to have a box of tasty retro sweets sent to my door every month, I got myself signed up straight away. From that moment on I was…
Mother’s Day is a chance to spoil the one lady in your life who has stuck by you through thick and thin. The only person who makes you feel special whatever the circumstance, and will do your laundry without compliant. No-one is quite as special as your mum. With the day fast approaching, what better…
This is always such a difficult dilemma. When, in a new relationship, is it ok to celebrate Valentine’s Day? How much is an appropriate and sensible amount to spend? Sometimes, a cool gift for under $20 from somewhere like Novelty Street will do perfectly, but if you already know they’re the one, is it ok…
We’ve all done it. Left buying that important person a gift because we’ve a) forgot b) have no idea what to buy them or c) been so busy time has just run away with you and before you know it, it’s Christmas in less than 2 weeks! Eek! So to help you out, here’s my…
I love Christmas. To be fair it hasn’t always been that way, but now I’m lucky enough to have my own family it really is a magical time. It makes up for those that weren’t quite so cheery back in the day. When we’re faced with dark nights and the many surprises a British winter…