We’ve been crafting with Bostik again this weekend. We decided to make bird puppets. First of all we drew a bird to cut out on card. Not the best bird perhaps but the boys didn’t like the idea of using a template, so we went with a freehand drawing. A quick google will pull up […]
With money being tight for so many families, and the cost of living seeming to outstrip our wage rises, we’re all looking to make the most of what we’ve got. While British consumers are some of the most loyal on the planet, a new infographic from quotemyenergy suggests that we could be losing out because […]
Is there outdoor waste and other rubbish in your garden? Broken lawn furniture? The kids’ old swing set? Old tyres you took off the car but never took to the recycling centre? Who knows what’s hiding under that rolled up carpet lying in your garden that you took out of your bedroom after the toilet […]
Easter is fast approaching. It doesn’t seem five minutes since the February half term and already the children break up for the Easter holidays soon. We love Easter, making an Easter Tree and Easter Egg Hunts. Some years we’ve done them outside (we much prefer this) and other years when it’s just been too wet […]
When it comes to home interiors many of us have a particular style and ‘look’ that we go for. What’s your interior style preference? Perhaps it’s minimalist, or maybe industrial. Maybe you prefer English garden, or even Scandinavian? Do you go for a more luxe style, or are you more into French country? If none of […]
With Mother’s Day this weekend many people are looking for gift ideas. I think the approach to gift-giving on Mother’s Day varies hugely. Some people seem to go for the standard flowers and chocolates, some enjoy meals out, some purchase quite elaborate gifts and others prefer to go down the handmade route. Which approach do […]
Having plants indoors can get messy. How can you avoid the mess and fuss that indoor plants can create? Faux interior landscaping solutions offer you a wonderful option to add a touch of nature and landscaping to your indoor world. With faux plants and trees, you can find all shapes, sizes, textures and hues that […]
Making gifts with your children is a wonderful way of spending time with them and giving them something creative to do, and the recipient will always appreciate the results of the effort that has gone into them! A hand-drawn card from your grand-daughter means so much more than a shop-bought one, and a Mother’s Day […]