000 Every year or so, I take myself off to a spa for a whole day of relaxing, pampering and some time to think. I’ve come to view these annual visits as essential to my overall sanity and the value I get out of them is immense. Not just on the day itself but in […]

000 I recently had a trip to the beach on a cloudy and rainy day! Now this doesn’t immediately sound like too much fun. It’s best to go to the beach when the sun shines, right? But clouds and a bit of moody lighting = some pretty fabulous photography opportunities! Whilst I was there, I […]

000 Photo credit: Pexels Life admin can sometimes be a very demanding and inconvenient chore. Of course, it all still needs to be done, but most people would jump at the chance to make the whole process easier. Early mornings, endless paperwork, folders, lost receipts, untracked spending; it all adds up and ends up wasting […]

000 Photo credit: Pexels Mother’s Day is right around the corner, but there’s still plenty of time to find that perfect gift. Whether she’s the sentimental type, she loves everything glitzy, or whether she could use a little pampering, there’s something to suit all types of mums if you search hard enough. If you’re looking […]

000 It’s been a week of sorting, organising and getting **** done! As I write I’m waiting for an Amazon delivery to bring me the very glamorous order of a new ironing board cover and some clips (along with a much more exciting mandala throw for my goddess corner but that’s for another blog post!) […]

000 Becoming a single parent is a big adjustment. Not only will you need to develop a new family routine, but it can also feel a little lonely once the kids are in bed or at school. It’s only natural you might be considering dating again, so you’ll have another adult to laugh, chat and […]

000 In our household like many others, the task of gift buying lies at my feet. I am the person who maintains the family diary, so when a birthday for a cousin or grandparent rolls around, I flag it up in advance so we can find something suitable or organise a card. I get a […]

000 Having seen the Ever Brite lights advertised on TV, I was keen to try one at our static caravan! These security lights are solar powered and they simply stick into place, so there is no lengthy installation, no mess, no trailing wires and ho hassle! This makes it perfect for a caravan (whether static […]

000 Caravan getaways have been a popular choice for holidaymakers for many years. From families looking for a budget break to couples and older people searching for some peace and quiet on a relaxing trip away, there’s no denying that the humble caravan holiday remains just as well-liked as ever. Are you a fan of […]

000 Ahead of World Book Day tomorrow, my son and I were chatting about who he’d like to dress up as because his school is granting a non uniform day to allow the kids to go as their favourite book character! Even though my son has never read (or watched) any Harry Potter, he liked […]

001 Maintaining a positive work-life balance is an ongoing juggling act all year round – and the summer holidays can make it even harder to keep on top of things. Spending time with the kids is of course a priority, yet everyone else in the family is busy making their own plans, too. I’ve compiled […]

000 We’ve had the plumbers in at home as we’re doing some remodelling and the act of them sorting out the shower leakage made me giggle this week as the two latest products I received in the post have also been related to leakage! Fulton Umbrellas are the Queen’s favourite umbrella maker and they hold […]

001 When planning my family vaycay or weekends away with the wider family, one of the things I am aware of is wheelchair accessibility. My immediate family of four are all on our own two feet, but my step-father David is in a wheelchair and my mother is his full time carer. However we don’t […]

000 Did you know, July is the ‘heart’ of Melbourne’s winter and generally the coldest month of the year? While this may be unenticing to some, if you love travelling when the crowds are fewer, making it quicker and easier to get where you want to go then July is the perfect month for you! […]

001 I had to blow my own trumpet just a little bit here because I have just mastered the art of packing light! Seriously – this never happens. When I travel I usually take practically everything and the kitchen sink! I blame the kids! Since I became a mother I have gone for the strategy […]

001 Peschiera is a town in the province of Verona and can be found at the southernmost point of Lake Garda, Italy. We stayed there for a week recently during half term on a family holiday and loved exploring the area which is very pretty, and also ventured further afield with our children – a […]

112 Who doesn’t love Italy right? Our family has an ongoing love affair with Italy. It is where my husband and I spent our honeymoon back in the 1990’s. My mum got married in the noughties in Verona (where Romeo and Juliet was set!) and mum and I went back there about 8 years ago […]

011 If you love having family fun for free, you’ll love the Lawn Tennis Association’s (LTA) free tennis lessons programme this summer. #TennisForKids is the campaign run by the LTA to help promote tennis as a viable sport for the UK’s children and to encourage our nation’s youngsters to pick up a racket and hit […]

001 I seem to move through colour phases. The last 3 pieces of clothing I bought were a peachy coral colour. Before that it was sea green. My nail polish often reflects my clothing colour choices – I like them to be bright and fun. But I also wear a lot of black for my […]

002 Being positive and intentional is a way of life and one that has served me well. Each day I set positive intentions, things I want to do or feel and then my mind is geared toward achieving that intention. I may not always get everything done or get the results I was expecting but […]

000 I’m spending this weekend with my boy – some one-on-one time with my youngest child. My hubby and daughter went off to Wembley with the extended family for the rugby Challenge Cup Final, so my son and I stayed home to have some fun of our own. He is a real homebody and loves […]

000 Every year my friend and I take ourselves off to a spa for a whole day of relaxing, pampering and girly catch ups over lunch. Are there #betterplaces to relax than a spa? I’ve come to view these annual visits as essential to my overall sanity and the value we get out of them […]

111 The bucket list got a major tick a week ago when I was whisked off for a birthday treat. We enjoyed a day on the Orient Express! I’ve just had a landmark birthday so for my big 4-0, hubby had secretly organised for us to have afternoon tea on The Orient Express… but this […]

000 My husband’s birthday was balloonin’ marvellous! I say this because I filled the house with balloons for him! To celebrate his special day, I surprised him with concert tickets for one of his favourite bands, The Script who were doing just one night in Leeds. It’s quite hard to present concert tickets in an exciting […]