Summer is perfect for cycling…
The summer holidays are a perfect time for all sorts of activities, to keep your family active and busy. Recently as a family we decided to buy new bikes for the children and teach them to enjoy cycling, beyond it being just a means of getting to school and back. The small boy has been […]
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My Sunday Photo
A happy bee enjoying the last of the summer lavender at Mayfield lavender farm.
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Summer garden fun at the Bentall Centre in Kingston…
I love where I live, we have so much to offer, locally, from beautiful spots to visit, with scenic views, to nice places to eat out and enjoy time with friends. We are also lucky to have a fab shopping centre close to us, near where I work and this summer holiday they have some […]
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Carpet cleaning magic with Bissell…
*We were kindly sent some Bissell products to try for this post* I don’t know about you, but I hate dirty carpets. We have quite light, high maintenance carpets (bad choice, they were pre the children) and they stain and mark easily, and let’s face it, kids make mess and stains and spills happen. We […]
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Here’s to a new knee…
If you follow our blog or social media, you will know that I have struggled with recurring knee issues for the past few years. I have had a couple of bad falls which have damaged my knees and also a life time on my feet as a nanny, nurse, and working with families where I […]
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Helping skin get better with Cetraben…
*this is a collaborative post with Cetraben* Cetraben, which makes skin emollient treatments and skincare solutions for families struggling with eczema and other issues, is working in partnership with The British Skin Foundation, to provide a service called Starting From Scratch, which aims to deliver tailored and manageable expert advice straight to your inbox to help […]
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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 MOREMy Sunday Photo
He’s been told that this is the only time I ever want to see him in a police vehicle unless he decides to join the force! ? (Taken at our local fire station this weekend, where they hosted an open fun day and all the emergency services were there to meet people. It was great […]
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Lucky 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 […]
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5 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 […]
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