The Beginners Guide to Melt and Pour Soap 1

Melt and Pour Soup is a fabulous craft material and so easy to use with just a few simple steps and with this beginners guide to melt and pour soap will give you lots of hints and tips for making fabulous soaps. I love that you don’t need to invest in lots of things as most of what you need you will already have in your kitchen and can keep using for both cooking and soapmaking. Unlike traditional soap making you don’t use sodium hydroxide or potassium hydroxide so there are no caustic substances to worry about and no need to wear masks or gloves.

Should I put a TV in my Child’s Bedroom?

Should I put a TV in my Child’s Bedroom? is a paid collaborative post with Reliant. Recent research by Relient shows that 75% of children want a TV in their room and that this request starts happening in Infant school. So let’s take on this debate about whether a child or adolesant should have a TV in their bedroom and if so what age is the best. Let’s take a look at the pros and cons of having a TV in a child’s bedroom and then some tips for keeping control if you do decide to.

How to Choose a Great Wooden Carport

The average car in the UK costs between £12,000 to £28,000. In addition, a vehicle costs a considerable amount of money to run, as it requires routine maintenance, vehicle tax, insurance, and fuel. Despite the considerable expense, many homeowners leave their vehicles vulnerable to arduous elements, such as intense sun rays, snow, and hail stones. As a result, a car is more likely to succumb to gradual fading or sustain scratches or damage. Yet, a wooden carport could provide an ideal solution to the above issues and may even protect your vehicle from a neighbour’s ball, bird droppings, or other objects. If this sounds ideal for your needs, find out how to choose a more »

How to Find Ethical Jewellery

More shoppers than ever are trying to be increasingly mindful about their purchases, whether that means purchasing more sustainable products, or simply buying less. If you are looking for organic, sustainable food, your priority might be the use of fewer pesticides and fairly paid farmers. For clothing it might be about making sure the place they were made is safe for factory workers.

How to watch Outlander in the UK

Outlander is based on the novels by Diana Gabaldon and follows the story of Claire Randall played by Caitriona Balfe who is a married combat nurse from 1945. She is mysteriously swept back in time to 1743, where she is immediately thrown into an unknown world in which her life is threatened. There are six series of Outlander currently and I am going to share with you How to watch Outlander in the UK.

Decking trends for 2023

The global popularity of composite decking reached record highs in 2022 – and things show no sign of letting up. On the contrary, research is predicting continued growth, with the international market estimated to reach 5.8 billion US dollars by 2027. Pretty clear then, that this contemporary board is here to stay – but how will it be used?

Garden Trends for 2023 1

What do you think are going to be the top garden trends for 2023? It seems that our focus on our homes and gardens shows no slowing down. There are so many places to look for inspiration for our indoor and outdoor space and having lived through the pandemic more and more of us see the benefits of outdoor living and enhancing our outdoor space.

Top tips for Eating Out with Kids

Top tips for Eating Out with Kids is a paid collaborative post with tastecard. An increase of 177% in google searches of “restaurants near me” in the last two years shows that people are really looking to eat out after the pandemic. I know that I certainly got somewhat sick of cooking during the lockdown and it seems that many people are the same. However, as a parent I know just how challenging it can be to eat out with kids can be especially after a two-year hiatus.

Famileo – A Great Gift For Grandparents

Famileo – A Great Gift For Grandparents is a paid collaborative post, however, as always all opinions are my own. I don’t know about you, but my inlaws (the boys’ grandparents) are still pretty old-school and even though they have a tablet, they love a newspaper and that is the genius behind Famileo. Famileo is a family newspaper that gets sent to the recipient on a monthly basis populated by the rest of the family.

Teenage Boy Fragrance Gifts

Teenage Boy Fragrance Gifts is a paid collaboration with parfumedreams. Shall we talk about adolescent boys and smells? It seems that we go from the allergic to bathing and grooming stage to the chewing on Lynx stage overnight. Trust me I have been there as have many mothers before me. My boys are 16 and 17 now and long past that Lynx stage, so I wanted to share with you, some of the fabulous grooming gifts that parfumedreams have to offer and that would be or have been on their list.

How to Throw a Gingerbread House Decorating Party

Check out our fun ideas for throwing a gingerbread house decorating party. Every Christmas Eve we have a party with our best friends with kids’ Christmas party games and delicious food. We have been doing this since our children were tiny, but now they are older we have graduated to a gingerbread decorating party.

Tips to Simplify Christmas without Losing the Magic

Tips to Simplify Christmas without Losing the Magic is a paid collaborative post. I absolutely adore the holiday season, but not the stress of it all, so over the last few years we have worked hard at simplifying Christmas without losing the magic and the best bit is each year gets even better. So follow our tips on how to simplify Christmas and you will thank me not just now but next year too.

Christmas Wreath Colouring Pages 1

How festive are these amazing Christmas wreath colouring pages? I love Colouring and there is nothing better on a dark night in the lead-up to Christmas than doing some relaxing colouring. I find that it helps me turn off and at this time of year we are all so busy that anything that helps me cope with the busyness of the lead-up to Christmas is good by me.

Free Christmas Colouring Page to Download 2

I am delighted to bring you this fabulous free Christmas colouring page to print and download this festive season. I have long been a fan of Rebecca Strickson and when I approached her to commission a colouring page, I was delighted when she said yes! Her art always makes me smile and is a delicious mix of art deco, mid-century modern with bang-up-to-date sentiments inspired by traditional trade union banners.

How to Make Moving During the Holidays Easier on Your Kids

Moving during the holiday season can make a stressful situation even more difficult. With careful planning and preparation, however, you can ensure that your relocation goes as smoothly as possible for everyone involved—especially your kids. Here are some tips for making this transition as easy as possible for your family.

Gilmore Girls Gift Guide 1

These Gilmore Girl Gifts are is dedicated to my bestie Sally. When I was really unwell way back when she sent me every episode of every series of the Gilmore Girls on CD (yes, this was back in the depths of time before streaming services). Stars Hollow became my haven. The place I escaped to and even more it is where I visit when I need comfort and peace. So this is the gift guide for everyone that can smell snow or only like your coffee with your oxygen.

Reindeer Rice Krispie Treats

These Christmas Reindeer Rice Krispie Treats are fun, festive, and so simple to make! Reindeer treats make a fun food gift or holiday project for kids and if you like these, then why not try out Christmas Tree Rice Krispie Treats? You can make all of your reindeer Rudolph like we have with his red nose or you can have a herd and only one special red-nosed reindeer!

Insurance – Is it Worth It? 1

“Insurance – Is it worth it?” is a paid collaborative post with HSBC. With the cost of living crisis, many families are looking to cut costs and many are asking if they should cancel insurance policies. Before you even contemplate it, you really need to understand what each policy covers and how and also if it is a legal requirement. Please remember that I am not a financial adviser just a regular mum, so please take professional advice.