I love coconut oil. We use it daily as a family for all sorts of things. My only regret is I didn’t use it sooner. I’ve written before about some of the amazing uses for coconut oil and we’ve tried all sorts of brands. Some are certainly better than others but in my opinion there […]
Sleep training your baby: have you tried it?
Sleep. It’s a naughty word in our house to be honest. Mainly because in the last 11 years I’ve not had that much of it. To say I get irritated when other parents gloat about their babies and children who have been sleeping through since they left the womb would be an understatement. We’ve always […]
How to get rid of clothes moths
Last summer a friend of mine told me that she had to throw away tons of her clothes after she’d discovered a moth infestation. Can you imagine? Now, I have to say I’d never really considered it before but it seems that this year there has been a huge problem. This summer’s record temperatures seem […]
Electric scooters for children? What are your thoughts?
Are your children fans of riding scooters? Our children have always loved their scooters and enjoy riding them together, despite their age differences, it’s always been one of those activities they really enjoy doing together. A scooter can be lots of fun, aide co-ordination and help to improve balance and raise confidence in children. Scooters […]
5 inventive ways to congratulate someone on their new job
We all accept gifts for birthdays, anniversaries, and other major life events such as weddings and babies. However, let’s be honest don’t you just love when something incredible happens to one of your own? We all adore our friends and family, and have every reason to celebrate when they land a new job. This is […]
A Day Out With Thomas: The Watercress Line
All aboard for a day out with Thomas! If your children are fans of Thomas, or even if you have any older train fanatics in the family, you’ll love spending a day with the gang from Sodor down on The Watercress Line. From 5th until 13th August Thomas and his Friends will be down on […]
5 Ways To Reduce Stress When Moving
Moving house is full of change and uncertainty, which for many people causes stress and apprehension. A move is not just about adjusting to a new house, but also transitioning to numerous things. Getting accustomed to a new area, finding new schools, going to new shops, and, in some circumstances, making new friends are just […]
5 Ways To Purify The Air In Your Home
Having a stuffy home is incredibly unpleasant, but it can be a difficult decision to ventilate the entire house with sub-zero temperatures outside. Having freezing air coursing through the home at 7 am for the bulk of the year isn’t exactly everyone’s cup of tea. There are some great alternatives to this that we will […]