17 ways for a better January
It has reached that point in January where it is officially a bit tough; “blue Monday” – the most depressing day of the year. As…
Greenery for 2017
My relationship with the colour green has been complicated, as an adult I love it, as a child it was banned. Just before Christmas Pantone…
Tackling January
Tackling January is tricky one. On New Year’s day we took a very cold and wet walk, it rained all day, to combat cabin fever…
Merry and Bright
It’s time to switch off, step back and relax. I’m taking a break for Christmas. Wishing you and yours a very merry and bright festive…
Life Lately: End of Term
Life Lately, current joys. I sit here on the last morning before school ends for Christmas. Christmas productions done, Christmas jumpers worn. Presents wrapped, cards…
Alternative Christmas Gift Guide
Alternative Christmas gift ideas Looking for some Christmas shopping ideas? Something a little different? I’ve come up with some great alternative gift ideas. Ideas that…
Christmas mantlepiece 3 simple ways with HomeSense
Decorate the mantlepiece for Christmas, here are 3 simple ideas with items from HomeSense. The Christmas tree is definitely the thing that gets all the…
Cycling back to the 70s with Halfords
What was your first bike as a kid? My son’s first proper bicycle was a Christmas present, as was mine. I think I was about…
Luxury Holidays and Latest Tech – Big Ticket Shopping List of 2017
A tumultuous 2016 has not put Brits off spending big in 2017, according to credit score and report site ClearScore. 82% plan to splurge on…
Winter Break Travel and Packing Tips
As you know we love to travel, so do so every chance we get, including in the winter. For us a winter break is a…
Childhood Tantrums and How to Effectively Deal with Them
Childhood years are the most crucial time of our children’s life. It’s when they learn how to behave, learn boundaries and how to communicate with others. Still,…