Hardening off and potting on are gardening terms you are likely to hear a lot of, especially at this time of year when people across the country are preparing outdoor spaces for the season ahead. What are they though, and why should you take note? I’ve compiled a guide to some of the most common gardening terms to help you … Read More
Jobs for your spring clean list
When the summer arrives we often want to spend time outside enjoying the sunshine, which is why now is the perfect time for a quick spring clean in your home. Many cleaning jobs needs doing at least once a week, if not more often. There are some though that might get left off the list and are worth focusing on … Read More
Sprucing up your bathroom on a budget
There are many reasons why you might want a new bathroom. Maybe your current bathroom is looking a little dated and dull, or maybe you’ve bought a house and aren’t happy with the bathroom that’s been left behind. Whatever the reason, a brand new bathroom can have a positive impact on your home, but as with the rest of your … Read More
5 Reasons to Write a Will Once You’ve Had Children
Having children is a rollercoaster of experience, and one thing is for sure, they swiftly become your absolute focus. Their welfare, their happiness, their childhood becomes a daily part of your planning as a parent. It shouldn’t come as a surprise then, that sometimes longer term plans get shuffled to one side, and continually slip down the to-do list. One … Read More
The Joy of Online Learning
Accessible online learning has become an essential distraction for many during the pandemic. It gives a form of relief from the often difficult news reports, and can keep our minds active during periods of time when we are confined to our homes. With more and more courses popping up though, what can you find to suit you? I have written … Read More
The conundrum of dealing with old furniture
Last year I went about the huge task that was clearing out my childhood home. Along with boxes packed full of childhood memories, toys and games, one task really stood out as a tricky one to solve: what to do with the furniture. Most of it was in really good condition, even the older pieces, and I’m not someone who … Read More
Embracing Scruffy Hospitality
I stumbled upon the idea of “scruffy hospitality” via a social media post, and immediately latched on to it. Like many other people, I have found 2021 hard. Really hard. Between a late night immediate lockdown of schools back in January, ill health (mine), deteriorating health (a family member’s), selling my childhood home, and trying to balance the needs of … Read More
Christmas Star Decorations
It’s been 4 years since I originally posted this piece about making Christmas star decorations, yet like before, I once again confess that I am not quite ready to bring the tree down from the loft. This year when it comes down will be extra special. Having spent the majority of the year clearing out my mother’s house preparing it … Read More
Our 2021 Calendar of Goodwill
Despite the drop in temperature and recent snow flurry, I can’t quite believe it is the 1st of December and Christmas is just a short hop, skip and jump away! I’ve written before about how we approach the season through our Calendar of Goodwill, and with the pandemic having impacted yet another year it seems so important to continue our … Read More
My Social Media Break
What I’ve learned about me (and why it’s important to share) At the beginning of September I took an unplanned break from social media. The return to school for my children, secondary school visits and choices to be made for my eldest, selling my childhood home, and increasing working hours all played a part. I couldn’t keep up and I … Read More
