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…

From our lift passes and snow park, to ski lessons and snowboard courses; at Chill Factore there are a range of activities and facilities to help you get into snow sports. But what are their top recommendations when it comes to hitting the mountains for real? If you’re looking for a great ski holiday then Europe is the place to be as it’s home to some of the world’s most amazing runs and today I’m going to share some of the top of the crops when it comes to beautiful landscapes and adrenaline pumping runs; Credit Parsenn in Switzerland Parsenn is believed to be the ‘birthplace’ of Alpine skiing, and…

To some extent, all consumers are aware that using plastic bags to transport groceries is not good for the environment. Yet not everyone goes out to buy reusable bags and changes the way they grocery shop. The following are things to consider when you may want to change the way you carry groceries. Credit Size The size of the bags you use to carry groceries are the big factor in deciding between plastic bags and reusable bags. If you are shopping for items that are going to need a large reusable bag and require creative carrying techniques, the plastic bags the store offers may be your better option. It is…