When Athena started preschool I was quite pleased to find out that things like World Book Day, where you have to come dressed as a character from your favourite book wasn’t really a big thing however now she’s started at school I’m feeling the pressure slightly! Next week on Thursday the 1st of March the school have asked all the children…
There are many ways in which any homeowner can brighten their dull interior this year. The issue is that adding new windows or patio doors to the property can become rather expensive. With that in mind, you’re probably on the lookout for low-cost suggestions that will help you to achieve your goal without breaking the bank, right? Well, this article…
Mothers Day is just around the corner, Sunday 11th March if you’re in the UK, I asked a few of my friends who are mums what kind of thing they’d like as a gift and got some varied responses, so I did a bit of research and compiled something to fit the most popular suggestions, which consisted of many ‘really…
Decorating your home can be an expensive project and you might not have the budget to hire a professional interior designer. But by making certain style choices and incorporating modern accessories into your home, you can easily create a designer home for less. You don’t need an interior designer to help make your home look luxurious… Here are a few tips…
My kids were the lucky recipients of some new toys from Debenhams, timed very nicely for the last couple of days of the half term break down here in the south, when I was running out of things to entertain them with (I think I have RSI from stirring so many bowls of slime) and then came down with a…
They say that home is where the heart is, and that statement couldn’t be more true. Your home should be the one place where you can sit and relax, and it should also be the place where you can watch the world go by without a care in the world. If your home isn’t quite giving you those homely vibes…
I’ve got the lurgy (aka a cold, I just like to be dramatic) so it’s a short post from me as it’s almost 8pm and therefore time for bed! This past week was half term for us here down south, though we do have another day off tomorrow for an ‘insect’ day as Athena and most of her classmates call…
A little while ago I was tagged by Joanne (she blogs at Opposable Thumbs) to share the contents of my makeup bag. Now this isn’t my everyday makeup bag but rather my ‘weekend away essentials’ though in fairness it this is what’s on my face most of the time, a lot of what is in my makeup collection at home…
I know, we’re still wearing big thick coats, fluffy socks and chunky boots as it’s still super chilly in post parts of the new year but I am so fed up with winter clothes and layers, gloves and hats that I’ve been dreaming of a spring wardrobe. I’ve been trying to stick to a capsule wardrobe so have put…
Oh these two, they keep me on my toes! This month more than ever I have been playing referee between them, though that’s not to say that there haven’t been some really lovely moments too… like when they shared a bed at a hotel we stayed in at the weekend and then decided when they were back home that Athena…
It is no secret that an exam is something to feel anxious about. It doesn’t matter if you are an adult or a child, the thought of sitting down to be tested on your knowledge is enough to bring us out in a cold sweat. James Goldsmith at 11plustutorsinessex.co.uk says that, as an adult it is down to us to…
If you’ve got small kids then you’ll probably be aware of PAW Patrol, and will also be relieved to hear that there are a whole load of new Mission PAW episodes out on Nick Jnr, hurrah! My kids can watch the same thing over and over again but I like a bit of variety! To help them celebrate the new…