Now that I’m in my 30’s when it comes to friends birthdays my friendship group tend to club together to get the birthday boy/girl a more expensive gift. Something that they either want or will actually use rather than lots of little presents that they don’t necessarily need. This works well because everyone is happy… Read More
How many times so far has someone asked you what you want for Christmas? I’ve been asked a fair few times this year, although thankfully as I get older it’s getting less as people focus on the kids, which is fine by me! But sometimes I like to have a little daydream, and have… Read More
We are big The Hungry Caterpillar fans in this house, it’s a great way to teach little ones about the life cycle and of course it’s an iconic childhood figure that I remember from my own early years! As well as the book there are all sorts of other items in The Hungry Caterpillar range,… Read More
For most of us, sunshine brightens up our day. It lightens our mood to see blue skies and rays of sunlight. We know all about the dangers of UV rays causing skin cancer and premature ageing. Conversely, we’ve heard about the health benefits of sunshine for Vitamin D. We know because we’re constantly told by… Read More
There’s no reason why your beautiful log cabin can’t be used all year round. There’s a tendency for many beloved log cabins to be the jewel in the summer crown, then in winter they’re relegated as a storage space for garden tools, BBQs and garden furniture. Many fully glazed log cabins are more robust these… Read More
Do you have a teenager that you want to spoil on their birthday? Getting gifts around this age can be a nightmare – you don’t want to spend money on the wrong thing or an item that they will never get used. So it can be a much better idea to buy them an experience.… Read More
There’s no denying that it can be difficult to juggle the responsibilities that come with being a mum. In fact, it might sometimes feel like there just aren’t enough hours in the day to get everything done. To help you get through your day more swiftly with a few moments to spare, here are four… Read More
If you’ve lined up a family holiday to the Costa del Sol, in the south of Spain, then the kids and the hubby are in for a treat. The sunny, cheerful Costa del Sol in Spain boasts a stunning capital city (Malaga), plus various resorts offering a range of activities. If anything, you can almost… Read More
This week is looking up thankfully, as the last week and a bit had been pretty dismal. They say bad things come in three’s and I think that’s about right. First of all I had a lovely Sunday planned with Donna, one of my best chums who I don’t get to see that often.… Read More
I don’t often remember my dreams any more. I’m not sure if it is because I rarely get a chance to get into a proper deep sleep (cheers, kid) or if now I’m older I have too much to think about. My brain starts thinking about the day ahead as soon as I wake up… Read More