BC (before Coronavirus) I did 95% of my shopping online, including the weekly food shop. At the point we learnt that schools were closing I was unable to get a delivery slot with my usual supermarket. I have since been trying all the supermarkets who deliver in our area and still haven’t managed to get a delivery slot, so it’s been easier for one of us to head to the shops in the evening every 10 days or so.
5 fab products for an eco-friendly family
Sustainable shopping seems to be on the rise — a report by Unilever shows that a third of consumers worldwide are now choosing to buy from brands they think are environmentally ethical – but when you’ve got a busy family and work life, you need to ensure that sourcing green products is as convenient as […]
Summer family fashion: packing essentials
Heading off on holiday this summer? What fashion items can’t you leave home without? What do you consider your essential items for a summer trip away? Here are a few we can’t live without. Hats We love our hats. Fortunately the children like wearing hats, so we don’t have to battle too much with this, […]
Footwear for those in-between days
I always have a bit of a problem with footwear. I get a bit frustrated on those in-between days as I’m more comfortable with extremes when it comes to footwear. Snowy days These are my absolute favourite days. I love footwear for snowy days. I’m all about the warm boots and fur-lined cosiness. I love […]
Sales shopping
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 […]
How to survive in a remote region
I’ve always had quite a fascination for remote areas. I’ve always loved being in the countryside and have always felt most at home in the mountains. I love a good view, and if there is a high chance of snow during the winter months then so much the better. Although living in a remote area […]
Introducing: The Grossery Gang
If you are a parent of girls, you might well be familiar with with Shopkins. If you were waiting for an equivalent aimed more at boys then the wait is over! Welcome to the Yucky Mart, it’s the one stop shop for grossness! OK, so not all boys love all things gross, but many do, […]
Exploring Leeds
Leeds, a city in Yorkshire, England is known as the commercial, cultural and financial hub of West Yorkshire’s urban area. It not only attracts a large number of students from all over the world but is also a famous hotspot among tourists. From fine shopping, incredible art and amazing food to beautiful landmarks, theatres, museums […]