Chilling with Lucas

Family and Lifestyle Blog

  • Facebook
  • X
  • Instagram
  • Pinterest
  • YouTube
  • LinkedIn
  • TikTok
  • Threads
  • Snapchat
  • Flipboard
  • Home
  • Travel & Days Out
    • UK
    • France
    • Worldwide
    • Cars/caravans/motorhomes
  • Lifestyle
    • Home & Garden
    • Family
    • Food & Drink
    • Health & Beauty
    • Fashion
    • Pets
    • Business
    • Money
    • Shopping
  • Giveaways
  • Moving to France
  • Free Printables

Grab some discounts

Shopping discount codes

Visiting North West England…

Free days out in Lancashire astley park chorley

Free days out in Lancashire, UK

Visiting South West France…

Lucas playing games on the lawn outside Mareuil chateau

Top days out around the North Dordogne, France

My latest posts

thatched roof house

Five Reasons Thatched Roofs Are a Great Addition to Your Home

Whether you’re buying a new home or considering the one you already own, roofing is certainly something you want to pay close attention to. Not only does it have a major bearing on the aesthetics of the property, but your roof is the ultimate protector, securing your house and keeping out the rain and the […]

white car on the road

Top Tips For Staying Safe On The Road

Whether you are learning to drive or have been behind the wheel for several years now, road safety should always remain your number one priority. After all, having this kind of focus or goal could quite literally save lives by helping you to avoid accidents. With that in mind, here are some top tips for […]

pink food truck

What Do You Need To Run a Successful Small Food Operation?

Are you an entrepreneurially-minded individual who loves food? Then operating your own small-scale food operation might be just the kind of project in which you’d thrive. While competition for customers is fierce, food businesses do have the advantage of knowing that, well, just about everyone loves to eat delicious food!  And though it’d be incorrect […]

vineyard tour

Meaningful Gift Ideas That Involve Doing and Not Owning 

Often, the best gift is not a material possession but a meaningful experience with a loved one. In recent times, there has been a shift away from traditional material gifts towards thoughtful, experience-based gifts that allow for lasting memories and deeper connections. This post will offer a few ideas for “doing not owning” gifts that […]

herbs being picked from garden

Easy Crops That Keep Giving in Your Garden

Growing plants in your garden can be tricky, with many requiring a lot of care to yield a decent crop. If you’re a beginner or short on time, this can be off-putting, but there are plenty of rewarding alternatives to try. To maximise your garden’s productivity without having to worry about spending hours tending to […]

mansion

Why that Price Tag Doesn’t Always Buy Good Design

You know that moment when someone drives past a massive, ultra-modern house and says, “Wow, they must be loaded”? And then you step inside, and it feels like a hotel lobby from 2006 or something like that. Plus, you even question the last time this home even got a thorough inspection. The personal touches are […]

kids jumping in air, back towards camera

Managing School Holiday Budget Gaps for Parents

School holidays are a welcome break for children, but for parents, they often come with financial challenges. The need to provide extra meals, entertainment, and childcare can stretch even the most well-organised household budgets. These expenses can accumulate quickly, especially over longer breaks like summer and Christmas. For many families, the issue is the unavoidable […]

Do You Want To Invest In Real Estate? Here’s What You Should Know

Do you want to invest in real estate? If you do, then there are certain things that you need to know and understand before you can fully commit to investing here. It’s a lot of hard work, a lot of paperwork, and a lot of effort, but it is also generally seen as one of the […]

san jose california

Things to do in San Jose, California with kids

San Jose, California, is a vibrant city in Northern California known as the heart of Silicon Valley. Often overshadowed by nearby San Francisco, it is a fantastic destination for families. (Not to be confused with San José in Costa Rica!) San Jose offers some of the best activities and engaging family activities you can imagine, with plenty of fun things to do with kids of […]

team around a table

What to Consider When It’s Time to Expand Your Team

Growing a business often brings exciting opportunities, but it also comes with big decisions, especially when it’s time to bring more people on board. Expanding the team isn’t just about filling roles; it’s about finding the right fit at the right time to keep things running smoothly while supporting future growth. Whether you’re adding your […]

laptop security

Why Small Business Tools Need to Be Smarter, Not Just Faster

Running a small business means doing more with less. You juggle sales, service, marketing, and admin, often all in one day. That is why the tools you use should not just speed things up, but also reduce mistakes and protect what matters. Small businesses face the same risks and demands as larger ones, but without […]

avocado, tomato and arugula salad. Healthy vegan food. Top view, square image

The Mental Journey: Why Mindset is the Key Ingredient to Losing Weight

When you are learning to improve your overall health, it’s so easy to look at quick fixes and think that the latest and greatest invention is around the corner when it comes to losing weight, gaining strength, and everything you’ve ever wanted. However, there’s one component that’s more foundational than anything else, and that is […]

Read More

Hello

Hi, I’m Jenni, Mummy to Lucas and Morgana. I’m a virtual assistant living in Dordogne, France, since moving from Lancashire, UK. Read more about us

Subscribe for new posts to your email

Disclosure & Privacy Policy

Take A Look Around

Categories

Affiliates

Ads

teacher shirt baby tee gym shirts vintage gaming shirts
geek t shirt
family matching shirts christian t shirts Japanese t shirts
bookish t shirts cowboy t shirts
funny men's shirts cycling apparel weird shirts cowboy t shirts

Archives

  • About Me
  • Contact Me
  • Work With Me
  • Disclosure & Privacy Policy
Privacy Policy

I include affiliate links where possible in posts, but these links never involve any additional cost to the reader.

  • E-mail
  • Facebook
  • Instagram
  • LinkedIn
  • Pinterest
  • Threads
  • TikTok
  • Twitter
  • YouTube

© Copyright 2025 SIRET 88130597300011