Christmas is right around the corner and with that comes the school holidays that are to me, equal parts amazing and terrifying. Entertaining three boys is a full time job in itself so I’m always on the hunt for activities we can do together. Here are some simple and relatively cheap or free favourites of
Christmas this year is going to be different for a lot of us especially those of us with large families and it’s the last time of year you’d want to be on a lockdown. Furthermore, if you’ve been dealing with little ones during lockdown, then you know just how difficult it can be to keep
If you’re looking for some Christmas craft projects with a community vibe and step-by-step instructions, read on for three fun craft-a-longs which I can’t wait to tell you about. What’s a craft-a-long? It’s a craft project, designed by a creator, which they break down into small segments, to be released one by one over a
The lead up to Christmas 2020 is a strange one, we are all waiting for this year to be over after a traumatic year of the Covid pandemic affecting all of us worldwide. However, Christmas is the one thing we are all holding on to, giving us that little ray of glitter and sparkle to
Christmas means different things to different people. For me, it’s all about creating memories, spending time with family and friends, and enjoying great food and memorable experiences together. But one thing that bothers me is that Christmas has become so commercialised. It’s not about lavish gifts, luxury and excess for me, and over the past
Pumpkins have become a symbol of Halloween, but there’s so much more to a pumpkin than turning it into a spooky face. Yes, carving your very own creation can be a lot of fun, especially during a rainy lockdown Halloween half term. But please don’t be one of the many people who just carve a
If your slow cooker is gathering dust in the back of the cupboard, drag it out and wipe it off. If you haven’t got one, why not? I love my slow cooker, and I’m not ashamed to say it! I love cooking, but there are some days when you can’t be bothered – this is
This year, with the uncertainty of lockdowns and a global pandemic, I have wondered whether I should celebrate and prepare for Halloween at all! I’ll be honest, I’ve not properly decorated for it for a few years as my children always make their own plans with friends instead. It seems to be a lot of
Now more than ever, you don’t need a couple of grand in your pocket to start your own art collection. Instagram has made art more accessible than it ever has been. Every time you open up your feed, you are exposed to exciting new artists from all around the world – and their virtual galleries.
Hi Housemates, Hope you’re well and have all had a good week? I think I jinxed myself with an autumn-themed blog last week, as it’s been absolutely boiling ever since, but it’s September, so I’m going to continue embracing all things pumpkin-spiced for the foreseeable! If I’m being completely honest, my most exciting purchase of
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Christmas is right around the corner and with that comes the school holidays that are to me, equal parts amazing and terrifying. Entertaining three boys is a full time job in itself so I’m always on the hunt for activities we can do together. Here are some simple and relatively cheap or free favourites of mine that will still work…
Christmas this year is going to be different for a lot of us especially those of us with large families and it's the last time of year you'd want to be on a lockdown. Furthermore, if you’ve been dealing with little ones during lockdown, then you know just how difficult it can be to keep them occupied and engaged. With…
If you're looking for some Christmas craft projects with a community vibe and step-by-step instructions, read on for three fun craft-a-longs which I can't wait to tell you about. What's a craft-a-long? It's a craft project, designed by a creator, which they break down into small segments, to be released one by one over a period of time specified by…
The lead up to Christmas 2020 is a strange one, we are all waiting for this year to be over after a traumatic year of the Covid pandemic affecting all of us worldwide. However, Christmas is the one thing we are all holding on to, giving us that little ray of glitter and sparkle to get us to the end…
Christmas means different things to different people. For me, it’s all about creating memories, spending time with family and friends, and enjoying great food and memorable experiences together. But one thing that bothers me is that Christmas has become so commercialised. It’s not about lavish gifts, luxury and excess for me, and over the past few years, I’ve found myself…
Pumpkins have become a symbol of Halloween, but there’s so much more to a pumpkin than turning it into a spooky face. Yes, carving your very own creation can be a lot of fun, especially during a rainy lockdown Halloween half term. But please don’t be one of the many people who just carve a Jack-O’-Lantern and waste all that…
If your slow cooker is gathering dust in the back of the cupboard, drag it out and wipe it off. If you haven’t got one, why not? I love my slow cooker, and I’m not ashamed to say it! I love cooking, but there are some days when you can’t be bothered - this is when the slow cooker is…
This year, with the uncertainty of lockdowns and a global pandemic, I have wondered whether I should celebrate and prepare for Halloween at all! I’ll be honest, I’ve not properly decorated for it for a few years as my children always make their own plans with friends instead. It seems to be a lot of effort for one evening and…
Now more than ever, you don't need a couple of grand in your pocket to start your own art collection. Instagram has made art more accessible than it ever has been. Every time you open up your feed, you are exposed to exciting new artists from all around the world - and their virtual galleries. Here are six inspiring female…
Hi Housemates, Hope you’re well and have all had a good week? I think I jinxed myself with an autumn-themed blog last week, as it’s been absolutely boiling ever since, but it’s September, so I’m going to continue embracing all things pumpkin-spiced for the foreseeable! If I’m being completely honest, my most exciting purchase of the week has been a…