The Most DIY-friendly Decor Trends to Try in 2023

AD.Collaborative post. If you’re looking for DIY-friendly ways to improve your home’s appearance in 2023, you’ve come to the right place. In this guide, we’ll explore the top DIY decor trends of 2023 and how they can give your home a new lease of life. Let’s begin! Comfortcore One growing trend having an impact on home decor in 2023 is…

Spring organisation with Very

Ad – I was compensated for my time in reviewing this product/service.   After years and years of working at home just before Christmas I started a new job which means I only work from home one day a week now. I am finding it incredibly hard to keep on top of general household tasks, and despite having a helpful…

Review: Beautiful prints from PhotoWall

Ad| Gifted items sent for review.  Recently an art and wall design website got in touch and asked if we’d like to pick some of their unique artwork  from Photo Wall to brighten up our home. I really enjoy changing the feel of a room or area of the home with art work, and although Photo Wall can create and…

Journals to support Childrens Mental Health from Summersdale

ad|Gifted books This past week has been Children’s Mental Health Week – and the theme ‘Let’s Connect’. At school and at home my two children have been learning about ways to improve their mental health, including how to ask for support when they need it, and how important it is to give themselves time to work through things they’re experiencing.…

Explore the Beauty of Scotland: A Guide to Summer Staycations

ad|collaborative post. Scotland is a country that boasts stunning landscapes, breathtaking views, and a rich cultural heritage. It is the perfect destination for summer staycations, providing tourists with an escape from the hustle and bustle of city life. Whether you are looking for adventure, relaxation, or a combination of both, Scotland has something for everyone. In this guide, we will…

#DontBeElectricked – A warning about unsafe electrical items

ad| Collaboration with Electrical Safety First, the UK’s leading charity on electrical safety During the first lockdown I finally succumbed to downloading TikTok… and was surprised to find it can actually be educational as well as entertaining, but it definitely helps me waste time. Earlier this year it turned out it helped me to waste some money too. I kept…

Interiors: Wooden Flooring choices

Wooden flooring has been a popular choice for home interiors for many years, I definitely prefer it after living in a house with exposed wooden floors for just over two years now.  It adds warmth, texture, and character to a room, and can be a practical choice too. But with so many different types of wooden flooring available, it can…

Review: NuPosto restaurant, Brighton with Open Table

ad| review. Last weekend in Brighton it was starting to feel very festive indeed! We spent the day strolling around the city with the kids, exploring the Christmas Markets, playing in the arcades on the pier and showing the kids the church where we got married ten years ago! We’d definitely worked up a good appetite by mid afternoon, and…

Great Family Board Games

A selection of great family games that everyone will enjoy!

Video Games your kids will LOVE to play

Despite loving board games as a family, we’re still very enthusiastic about computer games too, and are firm believers of ‘everything in moderation’.  Sam and the kids are more enthusiastic about video games than I am, but even I can be persuaded to join in when someone needs an opponent or help with achieving a mission! What I love about…

Everything you need to know to campervan in Europe

AD/collaborative post If you’re thinking of taking a campervan around Europe, congratulations! You’ve already made one of the best decisions of your life. However, there are a few things to bear in mind before you start your adventure. As well as familiarising yourself with the manual, taking out insurance, and ensuring you have the correct paperwork, here’s what else you…

Autumn Days out with kids in the South of England

Autumn seems to be approaching fast,  and the days are getting shorter. But I still have kids to entertain during the weekends and October half term. We have a few ‘go to’ destinations and a few that are on our ‘we really should visit’ list. I’ve collected a few ideas here in case anyone else is stuck for things to…