Every year, we ask ourselves in our house, “should we have a real or fake Christmas tree?” and we have gone down both roads with fake and also real trees. I personally prefer a real tree, but during Covid lockdowns and chaos we bought a fake tree online to use because it felt like an […]
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I love bath salts, particularly if they are scented with essential oils and we use Epsom Salts as a base for bath salts for many reasons. *This post may contain affiliate links, that if you click on, and make a purchase, will earn me a small amount of revenue. These are marked with * for […]
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With Christmas just around the corner, as you decorate, cook, and celebrate, here are some essential tips to keep your home safe during the Christmas festivities. *This post may contain affiliate links, which if you click through to, and make a purchase, will earn me a small amount of revenue. They are clearly marked with […]
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There are times of the year when fireworks happen. New Year’s Eve, sometimes around Christmas, Bonfire Night and around or on the 5th November, Diwali and also Eid can be times when people enjoy either fireworks in their gardens or attend firework displays as they celebrate. This post may contain affiliate links. These are marked […]
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A UTI or urinary tract infection, is unpleasant, can make you feel very unwell and if not treated properly, can result in other serious medical complications. They are something I have dealt with for a long time, since my first experience of one during my first pregnancy. They can be very common and some people […]
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One thing you can look forward to doing with your dog when time and weather permit is traveling somewhere new for a pet-friendly picnic. There are few things better than being able to enjoy the fresh air and green surroundings with your pup (perhaps with other dogs and dog owners in your company), chowing down […]
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Our pets provide us with happiness and comfort in the tapestry of life. Whether you like cats for their cryptic appeal or dogs for their unbounded excitement, it’s evident that pets significantly boost our spirits. Let’s look at how cats help us feel better and maintain our mental wellness. Routine Owners of cats admire how […]
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Impact-Site-Verification: -1074450549 Until our boy cat Jasper badly injured his paw, I had no idea what carpal hyperextension was, let alone that it was something that cats might deal with. When he came home limping so badly he could barely put his paw to the ground without yelping in pain, I had no clue that […]
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Welcome to our home education week, where I share our weekly schedule, what we are getting up to, and how home education looks for us, with a child who “should be” in Year 9 at school but is, instead, learning at home with his mum and dad. As we adjust to the autumn, and get […]
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Just because the equinox has past and autumn is well on its way, that doesn’t mean that you can no longer enjoy sitting out in your garden or on your deck. If you have worked hard on your garden all through spring and summer, you want to still be able to be out there if […]
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