Any parent of young children will be familiar with those times when you grab for something – anything – that will give you the energy to get through the next few hours without falling asleep on your laundry pile, work desk or sink full of dishes. A tablespoon of peanut butter at 9pm; half a […]
Is Curb Appeal Your Achilles Heel? Top Tips For Outstanding Exteriors
If you’re trying to sell your home, but you’re failing to impress, you may be wondering what’s going wrong. We tend to focus on kitchens and bathrooms when the for sale sign goes up, but have you thought about the exterior appeal of your home? Not everybody sees properties advertised online and has the benefit […]
Fast ways to refresh a room
We all want our home to be a pleasant place to live. Unfortunately keeping our house looking good takes both time and money. Both of which a lot of us are short of. We all lead busy lives and many of us sometimes find it hard to make ends meet. Fortunately, there are a lot […]
The never ending laundry cycle: Persil Powergems
The laundry basket is basically my nemesis. I spend all week battling to control it. I empty it and feel this overwhelming sense of elation and then when I turn around it’s full again. I swear it has a life of it’s own, a personality. It has a good laugh at my expense, especially when […]
Home updates that don’t require a massive renovation team
Feeling stuck in a rut is never a headspace you should be too content to occupy for very long. There are a lot of things that can build that sense of never moving, and it should be no surprise that your environment can be a big part of that – but what can you do […]
Should Smokers Be Encouraged To Vape?
I’ve never smoked. It’s something I feel very strongly about. It killed all four of my grandparents, three of whom were dead by the time I was ten. I’m the person who will cross the street to avoid a smoker and I actively protect my family from smoky environments. Around 17% of adults in the […]
Coping with anaemia in children
If you suspect your child has anaemia, get a proper diagnosis from a doctor before you begin treatment. Anaemia can be temporary or chronic, mild or life-threatening. It has many causes, and treatment depends on cause.
70 years of Marigold: what’s in your kitchen cupboard?
70 years old Marigolds! What image do they create for you? For me, when I think of Marigolds I think of the iconic yellow glove that my grandmother wore whilst cleaning the house, head scarf on and not really unlike the image they have on their website these days to be honest. The Marigold brand […]