This past weekend showed just how nice weather in the UK can be, (hands up who managed to get a little bit of sunburn) and if you are looking to head off into the sunset on a road trip at any point this year. Then here are a few top tips to make sure you…
Moving is tough enough on its own without little ones scampering about. Yet many families pack up their bags and move every day with their children in tow. It’s not easy to move with small children, but it’s possible. Whether you have one, two or 10, hauling children to your new home is doable with…
We all love spending time with our friends, we know them like the back of our hand, make each other laugh and love them completely with all of their flaws. But when they’re having a tough time, it can be hard to know how to be there for them, no matter how much we want…
Once upon a time, Sal and I would take off walking for miles. She adored the common where we once lived and would run riot, barking loudly in glee. I miss those days – I often look back and wish I had walked more or even ran more when my body could. Of course, now…
The kitchen is the heart of the home, so making sure the environment is just right is essential. Most popular designs still tend to be white or cream, but remember you have a palette of colours, from subtle off-whites to moody graphites and everything in between, at your disposal. Harvey Jones, the provider of Shaker…
Whether you enjoy cleaning or not, sometimes dedicating several hours to sprucing up the house can make us feel guilty that you’re missing out on life. Either way, it’s got to be done otherwise you’ll just end up unhappy trying to live in a house that’s dirty! If you really don’t have the time, it…
No matter what we do to our homes to tighten security, there will always be a way for burglars to get in and take our goods. However, there’s no reason why we can’t make it much more difficult for them, and even scare them off in the process, with a few cost-effective additions. Securing your…
I live my life switching between two types of footwear since my mobility has decreased and that is ballerina flats and trainers (though I do often dream of wearing other kinds). I also have to wear special insoles in my shoes, which of course adds another issue to the shoe buying fiasco. However, that doesn’t…
Sometimes it is nice to sit back and think about the things you could buy if only you had the pennies or the things you might aim to save for and keep as an heirloom. Enter Xupes, a website for pre-owned designer and high end accessories. One thing I personally love when it comes items…
Learning to pace yourself is hard, it is frustrating and to be honest pacing yourself is rubbish. I don’t mean it doesn’t work, it does. I mean the whole fact you have to is annoying. Pacing yourself is in many ways about changing your mindset, which is difficult for everyone. However, I completely admit I…
