Preparing to celebrate our 7th anniversary
Collaborative Post¦ Unbelievably, this June will mark 14 years since my husband and I met. We’ve been inseparable ever since! In 2015, we finally tied the knot. It’s fortunate really,…
Why you should introduce small-parts play with preschoolers
Sponsored Post¦ If you were to buy or collect a set of small or loose parts, an adult might question its purpose. A child, however, will take the pieces and…
Music May: Little Mix, Whitesnake and MCR in 10 days!
In the wake of the pandemic, shows and concerts are finally coming back and it’s so good to see live music again. Due to Covid-19, a lot of things I…
4 Tips for Beating Procrastination
The article is developed in partnership with BetterHelp. Everyone’s dealt with procrastination before. To put it simply, it’s anytime you’ve put something off until later that you can—or should—deal with…
Kidaroos Contemporary Play Kitchen Giveaway
If you’ve been reading my blog for a while, you’ll know that I love championing local businesses! In fact, for a while I did a ‘local business spotlight’ in which…
How moving house affects children
Sponsored Post¦ Moving house is always going to be a stressful time. The buying process never seems to go completely smoothly and you may find yourself unable to find exactly what you want and end up compromising. Then there’s all the legal costs and the decluttering and packing. Even without all these factors to worry about, though, moving house affects our children. When we moved house in November 2020, we definitely noticed a change in our then 3 year old daughter Autumn’s behaviour. Let’s take a look at how you can expect moving home to affect your child and what you can do to help.
Why You Should Never Ignore Your Check Engine Light
Collaborative Post¦ Everyone who owns a car dreads the check engine light. The check engine light is crucial because it helps you know if your car has an issue, and different types of lights correspond to different issues. Many people ignore this light, especially when they feel their vehicle is running fine. Here are the reasons why you should never do this.
7 tips to make your bathroom look better on a budget
Sponsored Post¦ Bathrooms suffer a lot of wear and tear from all the use they get on a daily basis. Unfortunately, they’re also one of the most expensive rooms to redecorate! If you can’t currently afford to rip everything out and start afresh, you’re not alone. However, there are ways you can make it look better in the mean time. Here are 7 ways you can achieve this:
How to Adapt Your Bathroom for an Elderly or Disabled Relative
Collaborative Post¦ The bathroom. A place where we can truly relax and unwind. Whether you love having a soak under the bubbles or a quick and easy shower, many of us take for granted how easy it is to use these fixtures. If you have an elderly or disabled guest coming over, you may need to make certain adaptions to your bathroom.
Try and see things from their viewpoint. Something as simple as getting off the toilet may be straightforward for us, but your loved one may have great difficulty. You will want your guest to have a pleasant experience at your house, so for that to happen, here are some changes you can make to your bathroom that will be elderly and disabled-friendly.
Towersey Festival Family Ticket Giveaway
Now in its 58th year, Towersey Festival is the UK’s longest running festival! Located at the stunning Claydon Estate in Buckinghamshire this year, it takes place over the August bank holiday weekend (26th – 29th August 2022). This arts and music festival has something for all the family. You can expect music, comedy, dance, ghost walks, storytelling, children’s activities and over 24 hours of ceilidh! I’m delighted to have be able to offer you the chance to win a family ticket to the festival along with weekend camping!
