Back to school is right around the corner! This summer holiday’s has been a really strange one for us, I’ve still been working full time so it doesn’t feel like we’ve done half as much as we normally would of. When Ocean Retail Park in Portsmouth invited us down to take part in a back to school campaign I thought it combines something we need to do (school shopping) and a bit of a road trip for the girls and I. Ocean Retail Park is an outdoor shopping centre located by the water front in Portsmouth. They have loads of…

If, like me, you spend your time working at home, it’s imperative you have an inspiring, motivating space to work in. It doesn’t matter how large or small this workspace is, you need to make it your own and ensure it’s a place you can get your head down and focus properly on the day/night ahead. With that in mind, here are a few ideas to help get you started: Find the Right Space First, you need to identify which area is going to be best for your work. This may be the spare bedroom or it could even be…

Minimalist decorating seems like an oxymoron, but contrary to the stereotype, minimalist interiors are all about doing more with less, not simply having less. However, do not think that using less is any easier – working to a constricted set of rules can often be difficult, especially for those who are new to decorating or are used to adhering to more lavish design trends. To help you master the art of minimalist design, Anne Haimes Interiors have put together five tips to help you craft a room that instils a sense of ease and spiritual calm. One Centre Piece Per…

Many times, mums are seen as superheroes because of the hundreds of things they juggle to do on a daily basis. Many people think only someone with superpowers is capable of balancing life, work, active kids, and leisure all at the same time! The reality however is that many mum’s feel they’re barely holding things together and time seems to go by far too quickly! No matter how busy you get as a mum, there should always be a little time to have some fun yourself and one of the ways that you can do this is by keeping fit.…

Four years of blogging came and went with out me saying a word. It wasn’t until yesterday as I sat lunching and catching up with some of my favourite blogging friends that I realised I had actually hit that 4 year milestone! The specific date was only last week so it isn’t like I’m months out writing this post to celebrate four years of me blogging. Each year I tend to write about how blogging has changed my life. How it has become my career and talk about the many amazing experiences I have had and while it is still…