*We were kindly asked to review some Surcare products and their Surcare Capsules for laundry. All opinions are our own* We have been using Surcare products for a long time because we like how well they deal with our laundry challenges but also are kind and gentle to sensitive skin and skin with issues like […]
READ MORECategory Archives: Everything else
A year of pandemic, a year of anxiety.
Today is a year of pandemic, a year of anxiety. A year ago today, I told my husband that he needed to plan to work from home and not go back to the office because frankly “this shit is about to get real”. He came home that day and has not returned to his office […]
READ MORE
Why I have stopped being “nice” on social media.
I have stopped being “nice” on social media. Let me rephrase that, because that sounds like I have decided to start being horrible on social media. That’s not what I mean. In fact, let me explain what I try to do and what I adhere to, and then it will all make sense. I wrote […]
READ MORE
Easy and kid-friendly egg-free fairy cakes
These kid-friendly egg-free fairy cakes are easy for kids to make, and because it’s egg-free it’s suitable for vegans and those with egg allergies. The recipe is from Oggs who have a wide range of delicious cakes available at all good supermarkets. 12Prep time: 20 minutesCook time: 20 minutes Ingredients you will need: 100g caster […]
READ MORE
Parsnip, Carrot and Sweet Potato soup
We are big fans of soup and this Parsnip, Carrot and Sweet Potato soup is easy to make, very budget-friendly and can be made vegan or vegetarian. My kids love it and it also can be frozen to pull out when you need something filling and warming. *This post does contain an affiliate link, marked […]
READ MORE
Delicious vegan lemon cake from Oggs
*I love lemon cake so was delighted to review this vegan lemon cake from Oggs. All opinions are our own* I do bake a lot, and when I want to pull out a lemon cake, I have a recipe I use for birthdays and events that is tried and tested. But sometimes I don’t want […]
READ MORE
Supporting our schools to get kids back safely
People are often surprised when I tell them in one breath that I am a homeschooling parent but in the next breath I talk about supporting our schools. I have a child at home being homeschooled by me, and I also have a child in the school system. One child is thriving at school, one […]
READ MORE
Blogging is hard work but worth it.
*This is a collaborative post sharing why blogging is part of my life and always will be* This blog is now almost 11 years old and I have been blogging for a long time. It’s almost like my third child, having started writing as a way of getting my feelings out when motherhood felt really […]
READ MORE
Being a tourist in your own country is fun
This post sharing why being a tourist in your own country is a lot of fun is written in collaboration with Hotels.com, but all views are my own. We love going abroad to visit new places and enjoy exploring new countries. As a child, I grew up in many different countries and we have also […]
READ MORE
How to achieve perfect, professional family photographs
Sharing a guest post By Emeka Ikechi, Director, Vanity Studios with some tips on making the most of having perfect professional family photographs taken. We hope it’s helpful. I love taking photos and have done some courses but am not a professional, so it’s always good to get practical but also professional advice that can […]
READ MORE