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It’s not easy being green… (things that don’t work!)
I am a bit of a middle aged hippy, and there are a lot of things I like to do, that are my attempt to be a teeny bit more eco friendly, because, let’s face it, the planet needs us all to be responsible for what we do, in terms of looking after the environment […]
READ MORELucky Gecko saves those rainy summer holiday days!
The summer holidays are here, and whilst it’s a lovely long break, it can feel a BIT long for us long suffering parents, when the days aren’t nice enough to throw the children out into the garden to play, or to get out and about and have fun. I am not a creative or crafty […]
READ MORE5 tips for maintaining a clean house when you have children and pets
Even if you live alone, it can be difficult to maintain a spotless household. This becomes even more complicated when you add children and animals into the mix. However, it’s not impossible! There are plenty of ways for you to create a happy and clean environment that the whole family can enjoy. All it takes […]
READ MOREYou don’t need to go broke in the summer holidays….
I don’t know about you, but I find the summer holidays can be a bit expensive. My kids seem to eat more (anyone else feel like they are running a 24/7 cafe for what seem like permenantly hungry small hobbits?) we do more days out, and when it’s rainy and miserable, we are at home […]
READ MORECelebrating International Cat day with some fascinating facts about cats & dogs…
If you read our blog you know that we LOVE our pets and we are cat lovers, although we are seriously considering getting a puppy or a dog next year (the cats WILL NOT be happy) Today is International Cat Day, so of course we are celebrating in our house with cans of tuna […]
READ MOREBringing Home Your First Dog – What You Need to Do to Prepare Your Home
For many people out there, a family isn’t complete without a dog. If that sounds like you, and you’ve made the big decision to adopt your first dog, then there’s no doubt that the household is filled with excitement and anticipation. Before you bring home your new furry family member, however, there are a few […]
READ MOREStuff we loved – July
Wow, July went fast, didn’t it? Or at least it did for us. I think my having a knee operation and the children breaking from school seems to have made it go much more quickly. So here we are, in the summer holidays! A quick round up of things we have liked and loved […]
READ MOREA Family Kitchen Is For More Than Just Cooking
The kitchen is often the center of the house. It’s a multi-functional space that is for much more than just cooking. When you’ve got a family, the kitchen is more important than ever. It’s a space where you can prepare meals and enjoy them together as a family. But it’s also a place where the […]
READ MORESometimes I don’t want to be the village…
This blog post should be entitled "dear mother who hasn't organised childcare for the summer holidays, it's not my job to pick up your mess" but that's too long. Before I launch into my rant, I will point out that I LOVE being the village for other mums. I will willingly help out those in […]
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