Making skin glow. This mum needs that.
Now I am past forty, I am really realizing that I need to take my skin care more seriously, and look after the skin I have, to help it age as gracefully as possible, and prevent future issues if possible. I have quite dry skin but also struggle with oily areas, and I do have […]
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Displaying beautiful memories with Hello Canvas (UK)
I love taking photos and if you follow us on any social media platform you know I take a lot (I just cleared out my phone memory, when I tell you I had over 12,000 photos, I am not lying) but I am not very good at sharing those images in a way that isn’t […]
READ MOREOur week that was in photos…
We haven’t done a weekly photo update for a good while, for some reason, I got overwhelmed and stopped them, but they are back and you can find out what we have been up to, it’s usually slightly crazy, and cake, cats and coffee feature somewhere… I had fairly hefty knee surgery on Monday. So […]
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Simple Solutions For The Shy Haggler
Us English are notoriously bad at haggling. That may be because of our manners. Or, perhaps it’s more to do with the fact that haggling isn’t a part of our culture. Shop owners in some countries expect customers to drill them for a bargain. If we did the same here, we would receive some funny […]
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Name stickers for a good cause…
My kids have A LOT of stuff, and most of it, they reassure me is needed and part of the essentials of life (can someone explain to me why a child needs three pencil cases please?) and that they use it all and it all really has a purpose. Things for school, things for dance […]
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I didn’t set out to be a helicopter parent but suddenly I am one…?
I am not generally a helicopter parent. I am the mum at the park that doesn’t follow her kids round, fussing over them, I let my tweenager stay home for short periods of time, unsupervised, and I don’t feel like I need to be on top of my kids 24/7. I myself grew up with […]
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The Benefits of Under Cabinet Lighting and How to Use It
You will usually find undercabinet lighting in a kitchen. It’s a unique source of lighting which has increased in popularity over the years alongside LED lights. There are several different benefits to installing undercabinet lighting in your home – and here’s everything that you need to know about them. Less Shadow As undercabinet lighting is […]
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My Sunday Photo
The view from the other side of Brighton Pier. Always a little sad to see the West Pier still there but a shell of its former self.
READ MORE4 Interesting Things to Do in Park City, Utah
It’s not difficult to see what attracts people to vacation spots in Park City. The understated city boasts mountain trails to hike up in the summertime and ski resorts to fly down in the colder winter months. The restaurant scene is varied and sophisticated to accommodate many culinary tastes. For anyone who loves the outdoors […]
READ MORETraveling with Young Kids – How to Make the Journey Smoother
For any parent who has traveled with young kids, they know exactly how “trying” the experience can be. The struggle is real, and parents usually need to brace themselves for the worst. Once kids arrive at the destination all is good again, but the in-transit stage is anything but smooth. In order to help your […]
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