Win A Barrington Watch Winder! I always associate a good quality watch with my Daddy, he loves them and though not a jewellery man he would never be without his time piece. I think his watch looks like a Quality Street toffee penny, at least that’s how I always thought of it when I was a child and for him, his watch is a big part of his identity. I wouldn’t say he’s ever been at the cutting edge of […]
You Can’t Hug A Photograph! “You can’t hug a photograph”, a line from one of my most favourite films of all time ever, “The Goonies” when Data tells his Daddy that it’s ok his invention doesn’t work, a camera that pops off your body on a spring, just as they’re rescued from the Fratelli’s and before they discover their pot of gold. If you’re an 80s kid you’ll know. If you’ve not seen the film then hurry, rush, find it […]
Rare Box – A Most Excellent Gift! I shared on my Instagram stories the Rare Box I was sent recently and have been sent so many messages telling me how amazing it looks. I can absolutely, hand on heart, tell you it really is as good as it looks and as far as special presents go, this is something really new, super unusual and also great fun into the bargain. A Rare Box can have various themes (I opted booze […]
Time for a Change? How to Launch a New Career Being a parent often involves putting everyone else’s needs first and your own in last place, usually somewhere behind the pet dog and goldfish. But, once the kids start school full-time, many parents are ready to start changing things up a bit and put a little more focus on themselves. If you put your career on hold to raise tiny humans, you may now feel ready to spend some time […]
Top Tips to Transform Your Backyard into a Garden Paradise Many people want to have a beautiful garden in their backyard but do not know what they need to get started. There are many different things you can do when it comes to the design of your garden. In this blog post, you will learn a few top tips to follow if you want your backyard to be a paradise for plants and animals. Plant and Divide Divide your garden […]
Moving Abroad? Millenials Should Think About These First Few people haven’t dreamed of moving abroad and living in the sun. There aren’t many who chase this dream, however. There are countless reasons why this could be the case. If you’ve found yourself thinking about it more and more, however, then it could be time to take the plunge. After all, there mightn’t be much holding you back. While you’ll miss family and friends, there’s little else to stop you. You’ll […]
Last Day Of School 2021! We made it to the end of term without any bubbles bursting (for us) and we are out the other side into the school holidays! Posie just comes along for the ride! Raffie has done really well at nursery always going in without a second glance and just a happy “Bye mummy, you go to the shop with Posie then come and get me!” and off he goes. He’s thrived with his language coming on […]
How Gardening Can Help You Find Peace of Mind Have you ever thought that you may get interested in gardening earlier in your 60s? However, there are many young and middle-aged people who adore gardening and state it’s the best hobby they could even have. Forget about the stereotype that gardening is a kind of job that lets you either sell your own products or eat your own fruits and vegetables instead of buying them in the groceries. Spending time […]
Fun To Learn Hey Duggee Magazine! What do we want from a kid’s magazine? When I say “we”, I do of course mean “them” as what I look for in a magazine wildly differs from what my children are after however… We may have met a happy ground with the Hey Duggee Magazine. While they look for fun, activities, something shiny on the cover and, with any luck, a mass of stickers, I’m looking for something educational and good value […]
Easy Ways To Add Instant Appeal To Your Garden We all know that life as a parent is hectic. Even if you have the best intentions to create a garden worthy of Pinterest or Instagram feeds, it can be difficult to find the time and energy to don your gloves and hone your horticultural skills. The good news is that you don’t have to devote hours to gardening or spend a fortune to spruce up your outdoor space. Here are […]
