Family and Lifestyle Blog
Poppy and Sam’s rubber stamp activities Join Poppy and Sam for lots of rubber stamping fun in this entertaining activity book, with its own brightly coloured inkpad of seven colours. Decorate the scenes with hens, sunflowers, goats, pumpkins and much more. There are simple instructions showing how to fingerprint each scene and the book […] Read more…
If you often feel like you can’t walk far in your home without bumping into a cupboard or banging your toe on a skirting board, there could be one simple solution: expanding your home’s floor space. Well, okay, so doing this can be much simpler in theory than practice. You might think that opting […] Read more…
On my quest for a more eco-friendly lifestyle, I’ve started using a natural deodorant. I’ve tried these four so far, here they are in order of how I liked them so at the top is Kutis, my favourite, at the end is Nuud, my least favourite. Kutis natural deodorant stick This plant-based deodorant […] Read more…
I don’t know about you, but I find it a struggle to keep up with fashion trends these days. Between juggling a family, my non-stop work schedule and my own personal life I just cannot find the time, and to be completely honest with you, I don’t feel like I am missing out! Looking back […] Read more…
A positive link exists between arthritis and diet that reduces fats and inflammation. The relationship between arthritis and diet has been much disputed in recent years. Claims have been made regarding the healing effects of cider vinegar and honey or the deleterious effects of potatoes and peppers. None of these claims has been verified […] Read more…
Household budgeting can be a real chore when you have children. Somehow, being a parent manages to catapult you into a life of uncertainty. Even if one or both parents are in stable employment, the expenses that come with having children can sometimes be unexpected. Children have a habit of suddenly announcing school trips that […] Read more…
We all have our own musical tastes and talents, whether we learned a little of an instrument in school or as a child or found an adult interest. With many people switching to homeschooling part or full time due to the times, thinking about adding to your child’s curriculum is a common part of parents’ […] Read more…
I have been slowly making changes to make our house use less plastic. I haven’t wanted to suddenly throw everything out to buy new eco-friendly products because one, I couldn’t afford to suddenly change everything but two, that defeats the point of being eco friendly, throwing away useable items so when things have been […] Read more…
There aren’t many life events more stressful than moving into a new house and, according to this study, 71% of people have lost a night’s sleep during the process. However, there are a few things that you can do to minimise the stress on yourself when moving, and here are just five of them: […] Read more…
These rich and indulgent slow cooker desserts make topping off a meal with something sweet a simple task with amazing results. Preparing a fantastic dessert doesn’t have to be an all-day event that features the rolling, mixing, baking and whipping typically involved in creating the perfect sweet finish for lunch or dinner. That trusty old […] Read more…