*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 […]
READ MOREIt’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 […]
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 MOREHow to Make a Romantic Proposal
There is a time and place for romance, and the pinnacle of any romantic relationship is your proposal. You will remember this day for the rest of your life, and so it is important that it is done with style, panache and confidence. You do not need to spend a fortune on the proposal itself, […]
READ MORECoffee in a can? I’m up for that…
*I was very kindly sent some coffee to try but my opinions are my own* If you follow me at all, on any social media or here, you will know that I am a big coffee lover and frankly, for me, coffee is life. I can pretty much manage anything the world will chuck at […]
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 MOREWe love pretty things – A giveaway with PomPoms & Pretty Things…
I love social media. It’s been such a fabulous way for me to connect with some amazing bloggers and brands, and I have got to know some really lovely people through Facebook, Instagram, and Twitter. I first came across PomPoms & Pretty Things on Instagram, when I spotted that they make rather adorable Unicorn Key […]
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 […]
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