I love everything about Christmas but one of my favourite things is the smell. Fir trees, pine cones, gingerbread, cinnamon. I cannot get enough of the scent of Christmas. I do have a Christmas scented candle on the go at all times of the year. Sometimes, if I have had a bad day, the smell … [Read more…]
Actually, why aim at just keeping to your budget? Why not aim to come in under it and save some money? Just imagine, starting 2019 with a relatively clean financial sheet… It’s not just a dream, you can make it happen if you put your mind to it. First of all, work out how much … [Read more…]
As the festive season is almost upon us, we decided to head to one of our local garden centres for some festive, family fun. I don’t get to spend much time with my dad on my own (by on my own I mean without my mum, not without children) so, with my mum nursing a … [Read more…]
With Christmas fast-approaching it’s time to think about what to buy for everyone. One person in particular is generally treated to the same gift every year, however. While we stereotypically give dad socks for 25th December, maybe it’s time to start thinking of alternatives that will make him smile. If you’re trying to come up … [Read more…]
Buying presents for tweens can be difficult, as they’re in that age bracket where you should still buy them a present before it becomes acceptable to just put a note in a card. It’s all too easy to fall into the trap of just getting them the latest video game or some other electronic device. … [Read more…]
We have wanted a wood burning stove at the farm since we moved in. There is something so cosy and homely about an open (ish) fire lit on a bitterly cold day and everyone vying for closest spot.* There is also a lot to be said for a fire place in that it certainly becomes … [Read more…]
We all love receiving a well-wrapped present at Christmas – but we don’t all love having to wrap them in the first place. Lots of us dread getting the paper and Sellotape out, for fear that our gift will look like our toddler has wrapped it, not ourselves. (Although, this is a great excuse if … [Read more…]
Christmas – it’s the most wonderful time of the year. Decorating the house for the festive season is one of my favourite activities in the lead up to Christmas… Think fairy lights, colourfully-decorated trees, nativity displays and sparkle, lots of sparkle. In this post, I’m going to share a few of the tips I’ve picked … [Read more…]
No matter how much fruit, vegetables and other good things I get into my children, I still worry about whether they are getting the correct amount of vitamins and minerals. Bassetts Vitamins have launched Omega-3 Multivitamins Orange Flavour Pastilles which taste delicious. They are tailored for ages 3-6 years but with a 7, 3 and … [Read more…]
Last winter was particularly brutal, with weather fronts like the Beast from the East and Strom Caroline blowing in and causing chaos. The cold weather is upon us once again as we head further into the chilly season, and it’s time to prepare for all extreme weather patterns. To keep warm, we’re more likely to … [Read more…]
