We all enjoy a bit of DIY and home improvement from time to time, but what starts out as a little project at home can end up in you going way over budget and spending every weekend for the next 2 months trying to finish up whatever little project you’ve just started. But don’t worry… Read More
It’s been a while hasn’t it? But I’m back with my (normally) monthly ‘favourite things‘ post after a lockdown hiatus. My last post was at the end of March, when everything got a bit strange. So, here is a BUMPER edition of what I’ve loved, read, made, worn etc… only it isn’t that bumper because… Read More
It’s been a long time since I wrote a weekly ‘what we’ve been up to’ but this week has actually felt like the most ‘normal’ in months. In fact the past four weeks have felt pretty normal – apart from having to wear masks in shops and not hug people when we see them! Last… Read More
Although school seems like a distant memory for Athena it’s only a matter of weeks until she’s back at school, a new junior school in fact! So that means new uniform, bag and shoes! This year she’ll be wearing Treads ‘Alberta’ shoes, which are a leather mary-jane style with a velcro strap, which is her preferred style.… Read More
Not every queen has a crown. A smile and inner confidence is all you need to channel your inner queen. Oh, and if you want a crown, then you go for it![/caption] As any frequent readers will know, I love a beauty tip. Whether it’s the best new mascara, a face mask that promises to… Read More
Collaborative post. For obvious reasons, many people are opting to stay at home this year rather than go on a planned vacation somewhere exotic. Some people are still going, and that’s their business. However, if you want to have total peace of mind and stay home – but still have some quality time with those… Read More
This is a partnered post. Right now we all need a peaceful surrounding to keep our minds calm and less stressed from hearing pandemic news everywhere. If you are a Yorkshire resident you might have noticed that there is anxiety and uncertainty all around us. Having said that we need to keep our minds off… Read More
Doing DIY around your home can really save you money compared to getting a professional in. It could also save you time, as sourcing someone to do the work, waiting in whilst they come and quote, deciding who to go for and then being there during the job all take a lot of time! If… Read More
We were sent this item to review for the purpose of this blog post, all words and opinions are my own. If you follow me on Instagram you may have noticed that we added a kitten to our family a few weeks ago. Although we’ve both had cats before it hasn’t been for a long… Read More
So, you’ve been thinking about renovating your spare room and transforming it into a family games room for everyone to enjoy? That’s a great idea and now it’s the right time to start. A games room is a great way to spend some quality time with your loved ones, plus a little bit of healthy… Read More