Wanderlust: Sweden

This is a collaborative post. Sweden is a country that I would love to visit, and I’ve written before about a Nordic road trip route that I would love to take, but this post is about the things that think are ‘must do’  s when visiting Sweden! Stay in an Ice Hotel This is number one for me, I think…

Lascal Maxi Buggy Board on Silver Cross Pioneer

What’s the solution when you’ve got a baby in the buggy and a toddler who demands to walk and then at some unspecified time later just cannot walk one step further and digs her heels in to the pavement refusing to move an inch? A Lascal Maxi buggy board! We’ve been using the Lascal Maxi buggy board  for the past…

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Coding for kids made fun with Osmo

Coding sounds scary, when I first heard that it would be included in the curriculum for kids I had visions of kids sat working out tricky lines of computer code. It’s actually very different to that and now I get to see it first hand with the Osmo Coding Kit. If you’re not sure what Osmo is then read our…

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Review: Lascal Maxi Plus Buggy Board with Saddle Seat

We are already firm fans of the Lascal Buggy Board and used it on our single buggy instead of bothering with an unwieldy double buggy. I found that even though Athena wasn’t quite two when Arlo arrived with the buggy board, sling and pushchair I could manage every situation, even if they both wanted a nap as one could sleep…

5 Fun Ways to Use Leftover Fabrics

It’s almost impossible to order precisely the right amount of fabric. Most of us order extra, just in case, and so end up with quite a bit leftover. Even if you manage to be fairly accurate with your order, there will always be scraps left over at the end of a project, whether you are taking on a big project…

Basic Accessories to Style any Look

Guest post. You do not have to rock the trendiest outfits in town look stylish. If you accessorise properly you can give just any outfit a completely new edge. The secret is getting the perfect accessory that matches your outfit and stands out when you walk out of the door. Here are some of the best accessories to elevate your…

5 Fun Ways to Celebrate Yourself Every Day

Celebrations are fun. Every year, we look forward to the various birthdays, holiday traditions, anniversaries, and other meaningful moments in our lives. However, many people simply aren’t celebrating as often as they should be.   When you stop to think about it, you realise that virtually every day of your life is cause for celebration. That doesn’t necessarily mean that you…

Review: Keen Shoes for Kids & Adults

Finding sandals that look good,  go with everything and are comfortable enough to wear all day is like looking for a needle in a haystack – but I think I’ve  found  that shoe-shaped needle!  These  are the ‘Elle Backstrap’ Keen sandals – and not only do they match my requirements but they  are consciously created  as the straps are made…

7 Steps for Getting Your Home Winter Ready

Collaborative  post. Ah, September once more! The cooler weather is rolling around, and that calls for ways to save money on energy and get prepared for the winter season. You don’t have to be a DIY expert to make sure that your home is ready for the cold season, but you do have to know what you can do to…

Days Out: Roarr! Dinosaur Adventure Norfolk

Last week we spent the day out at Roarr! Dinosaur Adventure in Norfolk as we were staying with family close by. It was definitely a really fun day out, despite it being the first time we had really been anywhere with lots of people in the same place  since before Lockdown.  I admit I was initially worried but was reassured…

5 Ways to Reignite Your Relationship

This is a collaborative post. Sometimes in life, your romantic relationship might feel like it’s been run aground. In times like this, it may be all too easy to throw the towel in and give up on something you’ve spent months or years cultivating. ‘How can I leave?’, ‘what are the five grounds for divorce?’, ‘how can we stay civil…

The Benefits, Drawbacks, and Potential of Investing in Commercial Property

This is a partnered post. Commercial property has so much potential and, despite the drawbacks, could be a really good investment idea. Read on to discover the cons, and to see how the pros outweigh them… Any property conveyancing law firm will tell you that investing in a property is a no brainer when we consider the benefits attached to…