I wanted to put together some resources for writers.  Just lately I’ve found myself giving out lots of advice to aspiring writers, both people who I know and contacts that have found me online and learned that I’ve written a couple of books.  It’s always nice to know someone who has ‘been there done that’ […]

003 How to make play dough, it only takes 1 minute! Everyone loves play dough- even I have to have a squeeze when we get it out! But you don’t need to buy the ready made brands, here is the recipe I use to make dough for a last minute playdate at home. 1 Minute […]

000 There are deaths that are expected, and sudden deaths that take us completely by surprise. Whichever bereavement you suffer will inevitably feel surreal, and having recently gone through the loss of a close family member and having to deal with the practicalities of the situation (as well as the emotional effects), I wanted to […]

000 There comes a time in your life where you will really stop and think about everything it is that you’re doing. You’ll wonder what your purpose in life is, and you’ll wonder where you’re actually heading in life. So this is some deep thinking to do, but eventually something in our life will push […]

000 Very few occasions are as universally beloved and successful in bringing people together as the holidays. Each holiday has its own peculiarity, but most of them involve plenty of delicious food being consumed and quality time spent with family and friends. A holiday can also serve as a chance to show your affection for […]

000 If you have grown a bit tired of your surroundings, it is certainly time to give your home a bit of revitalisation. After all, we see the same walls and floors every day, and so it is only natural that we get a bit bored of this after time. However, the trouble is that […]

000 Managing work and life is challenging enough for people who work away from home. Those who run their business from the spare room or the garage face even more difficulties. You will get constantly distracted by pets, kids, phone calls, and visitors, not to mention that you will always find something to do; the […]

000 Here in the UK this is shaping up to be the hottest summer we’ve ever had with temperatures set to soar to 35C on Friday (95F). Whilst I’m loving the weather – I actually feel like we have had a summer this year, I am a little worried about what the knock on effect […]

001 When I was growing up I always fancied myself as an agony aunt. Well, either that or a celebrity columnist! But it was always one of the first pages I’d turn to in my teenage magazines, to read the problems sent in by the young audience and how the writer replied. I recently got […]

001 This shop has been compensated by Collective Bias, Inc. and its advertiser. All opinions are mine alone. #CollectiveBias Here’s how to make a high end jewellery holder for mum on Mother’s Day! It is easy when you know how and pretty low cost too, making it an ideal craft project for you to make […]

001 How to get your ‘indoor kid’, outdoors! My son LOVES everything indoors – his iPad, YouTube, cuddling up with his cat, and would spend all weekend curled up indoors if he could. He’s not into team sports, and not really a fan of messy play so whilst he’s an ‘easy’ kid to have around, […]

002 Looking for a gift with a difference this Easter? These ‘surprise inside’ tins are super easy to make and look really pretty. The reaction of the recipient is the best thing when opening this gift! Here’s how I made them. Assemble the materials. You’ll need: Several small tins with a ring pull lid. I […]

111 Confidence is one of those qualities than can be hard won but easily lost or never attained in the first place. It can grow or diminish, get knocked or soar and the craziest thing I have found about confidence is that after having babies – the most life affirming, positive and amazing thing that […]

013 Have you ever wondered how to get studio-like photos for your blog or to sell goods on Ebay, but you always seem to have clutter in the background?  You don’t need a lot of space to create that ‘spacious’ look to a shot, just a home-made photo studio! Here’s a ‘behind the screen’ look […]

002 When I was at university my boyfriend and I had a long distance romance for a year. It was really tough – being away from the one you love, but as the saying goes, what doesn’t kill you makes you stronger and he is now my husband and we have two beautiful children. I […]

001 Date night is practically every night before you have children, all those evenings spent at the cinema or bar. Weekends away together and lazy Sunday mornings in bed with the papers and a pot of coffee. Once you start a family, it is harder to get alone time together but it’s important to try […]

001 Write your best-seller in 2016. Here are two quotes that illustrate perfectly what needs to happen to get things done – action. “If you can dream it, you can do it” “The way to get started is to quit talking and begin doing” Both are quotes from Walt Disney. After I wrote my first […]

000 Funerals can be a somewhat saddening affair. There are many excellent funeral services out there who tirelessly work to arrange the means in which a family and friends can say goodbye to their loved ones. They prioritize the dignity of the deceased individual, respecting the family, and ensuring everything runs like clockwork. As a […]

214 It’s July and your kids may not have even broken up for the summer yet but it’s not too early to get back to school ready for a seamless September! In fact, July is the perfect time to get organised, whilst you are still in work / school mode before the long summer days […]

001 This shop has been compensated by Collective Bias, Inc. and its advertiser. All opinions are mine alone. #CollectiveBias How to Make a Dream Catcher: for a fun and easy craft project with the kids, this video shows how to make a dream catcher! Dream catchers are steeped in Native American tradition and have been […]

000 I was asked by a fellow blogger recently for some help. Amy from ‘And 1 More Means Five‘ is studying for a degree, working, blogging, raising five children, and asked me to feature in her short interview for her course as I am (in her words) ‘the most organised person I know!’ Flattery will […]

000 The summer holidays are fast approaching so many of us will be spending time with the family and doing activities like having a family day out. I know myself that a combination of excitable children and unpredictable weather don’t always make the best video plus when I am always the one behind the camera […]

000 This shop has been compensated by Collective Bias, Inc. and its advertiser. All opinions are mine alone. #CollectiveBias This post shows you how to shoot quick & easy video with a phone. I love to shoot video. I do it with my camcorder, my iPhone and my Panasonic Lumix bridge camera. I take impromptu […]