The winter months can feel like a drag to some people. That’s why many people opt for a spot of winter sun to see them through until the summer months warm things up a bit. As someone who firmly associates winter holidays with snow and winter sports, I find it a hard one to get […]
Wardrobe essentials for busy mums
I still haven’t reached that point after having children where I enjoy buying clothes for myself. Anyone else? I think there are a few reasons for this. Firstly I’ve still not reached that point where I’m happy with how I look and feel in clothes, secondly, as anyone with little ones knows, you end up […]
The Royal British Legion: more than poppies in November
Remembrance seems so present in the month of November with poppies everywhere and Remembrance Services popping up in every neighbourhood. The British Legion are behind the original poppy appeal. The British Legion was formed on 15 May 1921, bringing together four national organisations of ex-Servicemen that had established themselves after the First World War. Launched with […]
School run clothing: keeping it easy
The school run is one of those times you see all sorts of sights. From people in their pyjamas and slippers, to those in full make up and designer clothing. There really is a huge spectrum of clothing. Where do you sit on the spectrum? What’s your approach? There are lots of parents who don’t […]
Christmas jumpers – are you in the club?
What’s your view on Christmas jumpers? I don’t know whether Christmas jumpers have, like Halloween, just become more of a thing in the last few years, or whether I was just totally oblivious to it all in the past. It certainly seems to be a ‘thing’ now with Christmas jumpers in most clothing stores. We’ve […]
Preparing for a new school term
Is it me or these days does it not feel like five minutes since you emptied those school bags and now you are refilling them? Time in general passes by so fast so you really have to be organised to stay on top of all that is required for the start of a new school […]
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, […]