Tweens; that awkward age between child and teen where what to buy for Christmas is actually really really tough. The girls have definitely hit that age now and this year I have been totally stumped on what to buy for them. Of corse I have asked for their input; Maisy said ‘hmmm dunno’ and Bella asked only for a box of Forrero Rocher. Which was really helpful. We have already decided we’re not going mad this Christmas, with me choosing not to return to work after maternity leave, a wedding to save for and hopefully an extension for 2022, we…
We all love the thought of touching up our homes for a look that lasts as long as possible. However, there is always a decision that hangs over your thoughts of doing it – What about if you want to sell the house, and will any little renovation decrease the home’s value? This is a question asked whenever people consider their flooring options, not wanting any valuation to be affected when wanting the best possible price in selling up. Whilst we all understand the need for an upmarket kitchen design, fresh colours, and fixtures – your flooring plays a major…
As the end of another year gets closer and closer I find myself getting all reflective and thinking about everything the year has bought us. When it comes to the house I feel like we’re more or less there with everything we wanted to achieve. As you all may remember we bought a new-build property back in July 2020. After many covid related obstacles we finally got in just a few weeks before my due date with Elsie – which was 5 months later than originally scheduled, and a completely different plot. But we got there in the end and…
Christmas is coming whether you’re prepared or more of a bury your head in the sand until December kind of person, in less than 40 days the big man will be arriving! I am completely unorganised this year, so what have I done? Well rather than thinking about what I need to buy and organise I have been thinking about what I would like and putting together a gift guide that’s full of products that busy mums, like me, would love! The run up to Christmas for most mums is a completely hectic time. You’ve got school plays, Christmas jumper…
With the gin craze continuing and no sign of it decreasing in popularity I am kicking off my annual gift guides with one for the Gin Lovers! If you have followed me for a while you’ll know I am partial to a little G&T on the weekends and like most, I would be thrilled If Santa snuck me a little bottle under the tree. So I have put together a guide of all things Gin related to give you some ideas of what to buy your gin loving friend or family member this year. These ideas are aimed to give…
