Years ago when I was a teenager and loved shopping, the sales that followed Christmas were “The January Sales” and they pretty much began after New Year and went through the whole month of January. When I was at school and had a part-time job at Dorothy Perkins I loved it because I knew what […]
Taking care of your health this Christmas
Christmas day is incomplete without a grand feast. Its that time of the year when you want to impress your friends and family by cooking an amazing Christmas feast which includes everything from spiced roast goose or beef wellington to incredible nut roasts and whole baked salmon. What are you cooking this year? Research has […]
Jobs that are similar to parenthood
Today I want to talk about parenthood and what it means to be a parent. Many people underestimate how difficult it is to be a parent. It doesn’t matter if you are doing it all day every day, or just for a few hours a day, it can be just as grueling as any other […]
Win useful ColourGraphics supplies
Any bloggers or small business owners out there? Fancy some business cards? If not, perhaps you are looking ahead to January and all those thank you cards you will need to send? I have joined forces with ColourGraphics to offer one lucky reader the chance to win either 50 business cards or 25 thank you […]
Making your home a clutter free zone – and keeping it that way
Clutter doesn’t turn up in a day – it creeps up on us slowly, starting as hairpins on the kitchen counter and a football next to the television, and before you know it there is nowhere with enough space to put down even a mug of tea. If you’re anything like me, a cluttered house […]
Brexit and house prices
The UK population have spoken. The result of the 2016 referendum on whether to stay in the European Union or not has ushered in a time of change and uncertainty. The result was more or less evenly split, with the ‘leave’ camp just pipping the ‘stay’ vote. As a result, there are now many questions […]
Sales crazy: getting your house on the market
For a first time, even second or third time seller with children, getting your house on the market can be a terrifying experience. It’s hard to know who to trust when it comes to the value of your home, and it’s hard to know what improvements to make when trying to increase your home’s value. […]
Winter skin and hair care
Since having children I’ve really noticed a change in my skin and hair during the winter. The moment the temperature drops and the heating comes on my skin gets dry and flaky and my hair seems dryer than normal. My hands and shins are always the worst affected parts but there is an all over […]