I don’t know about where you live, but this honestly feels like we’ve had the longest Winter in history. On Monday we went for a walk to a local park and when we left, the sun was out but then the freezing fog came in and it was back home with the fire on and hot chocolate. It’s nearly the middle of April now, yes April showers but not freezing fog! Because the weather has been this way since the beginning of October (6 months now!) every one has had to cope with catching a virus multiple times! I’m just getting over a cold that’s gone into my chest and…

What happens when you buy your dream home only to find a year or so down the line it’s just not big enough? You may have another child, or children who originally shared a room suddenly want their own space? Or you might suddenly need a home office if you start working from home. Whatever the reason, moving could be off the cards not just because you love your home, but the sheer price and stress that comes with it. So today I’m sharing 3 ways you can make a smaller house bigger so you don’t have to move. Credit Add a Conservatory Maybe it’s a living space issue and…

A new baby is a time to celebrate for most people, whether you’re the parents or not. I remember when I had LM, we were blessed to be showered in small gifts. LM got a pile of pink clothes (I was told I was having a boy so everything I had bought was gender neutral or blue), plush toys, she was well and truly spoilt! I was given flowers, bath products, alcohol since I’d gone nine months not drinking, a huge achievement for 23 year old me! And when a friend has a baby I love to buy for them. However, me being me, I like to be original and…

Ever since the UK discovered the joys of al fresco eating, and patios with bifold doors and the vast umbrellas have made us less weather-dependant, we’ve been barbecuing here too. But we’re not nearly as skilled in the art as our American counterparts. This summer, there’s a high chance you’ll find yourself standing in someone’s garden while a man in a novelty apron attempts to incinerate the contents of a small butcher’s shop. He’ll be surrounded by several other men clutching beer bottles and offering encouragement and advice. You’ll wait at least three hours for the first sausages to roll off the grill. And, unless you are spectacularly blessed, they’ll…

France is known for its world-famous champagne, fine dining, and romantic City breaks. So, is this destination only suited to couples and grown-up travellers? Definitely not. As a country, France is roughly 2 and a half times larger than the United Kingdom. Most importantly, each region offers something exciting and unique to families. The following four are among the most magical of French destination. Fall in love with the Loire Valley Exploring one of the many UNESCO heritage sites in the Loire Valley makes for a fun and interactive geography ‘lesson’ for all the family. There are numerous lakes to explore and take a paddle in. The magnificent fortress at…

Whether you’re a mum with a brood of little ones to get ready for nursery, school or the childminder or you’re a career woman with a high-powered or hectic job, mornings are no easy task, at least not when it comes to beauty, that is. Who has time to spend hours beautifying yourself before heading out the door? And yet, despite this lack of time that most people have, you’re still expected to look at least half presentable when you get to work. Making time to perfect your morning beauty regime can be a real nightmare, especially when you are seriously short on time. However, that being said, this doesn’t…