I spent a drizzly Saturday afternoon in February at Manchester Central, attending Mindful Living show. I’ve very recently discovered mindfulness and am learning of its benefits. I think it’s something that can certainly contribute to a calmer, more peaceful life if you choose to practice it. I’ve attended many of these types shows over the …
Is there anywhere as perfect for the first overseas trip of a new couple? My husband and I went to Paris when we’d been together just a few months, and decided we’d just take a few days over there to sample the city. I wasn’t blogging back then, 11 years ago, so I don’t have …
Our two eldest boys have been playing football since they were three years old and it’s a large part of our family life. Whilst they enjoy it immensely, there is a part of the grassroots game that isn’t as fun as the rest of it. Cold, wet weather! The football season runs from September to …
Having hobbies can enrich our lives and relieve stress – even Mark Zuckerberg, creator of the Facebook empire, has spoken about how important they are for young people! When you find the right hobby to engage them with, it can show passion, leadership, and a commitment to improve. So, hobbies can instil in them important …
Spring is coming, which makes this a great time to think about home and garden improvements. So, we’re going to look at ways of tidying, smartening and just generally sprucing up your surroundings to get you and your family ready for the warmer weather. A Fresh Coat of Paint Nothing says ‘fresh’ like a new …
Any mum will understand how easy it is to spend any spare pennies you have on new shoes, or clothes, or toys for your kids. Yes, we have a designated day to honour all our hard work, but I’m here to say: ladies, it’s okay to treat yourself every now and again, not only on …
Sponsored post The car we used during our time in Florida was a very fancy GMC Yukon. We had booked a package holiday which included the hire of a car suitable for all seven of our party. Unfortunately, hiring a car as part of a package deal isn’t as simple as it may appear and …
I have decided to educate my child at home, but it took careful consideration to come to the right decision. Every parent needs to think about how they want their child to be educated, whether it means choosing to move home to be closer to better schools or even thinking about whether to select a …
Now that the craziness of the festive season has been packed away for another year; you’re probably getting the kids back into some sort of routine so that they can get into the swing of school and family life again (without the Christmas tree). Sometimes January can feel a little bleak because all the decorations …
Every family knows that deciding what to do in your spare time can be a bit of a nightmare. Siblings might not be able to settle on one thing and they might start arguing when they can’t come to an agreement. Even if they can decide what to do, their choice might not be you …