Recently it was put to me that maybe it was time to get myself out and looking for a man? Those that know me will know the reaction I gave to that. For those that
Boosting My Income for 2019
I have recently made the decision to start looking for another part-time job. I have to be honest and say this isn’t something I wanted to be doing. But, circumstances change and right now, taking on
What you Can Expect from Tracing Your Ancestry
Have you ever tried to trace your families ancestry? It’s not something I have ever thought of doing before if I am totally honest. But I do think it could be a good thing. We
The Top 7 Tag with One Frazzled Mum
Happy New Year! It’s a fresh new year, a time for resolutions, changes and proclamations of how this year will be YOUR year, the best one ever. But I have to admit, 2018 for me
Can Moving to a New House Can Help You Change Your Life?
New Year, New Home? It’s safe to say most of us see the beginning of a new year as the chance to start afresh. To wipe the slate clean and make some changes in our
Aunties Gifts Bags for Christmas 2018
Regular readers of my blog will know that every Mother’s Day and Christmas Olivia likes to gift what we now call our ‘aunties bags’. This is a tradition that Olivia started when she was around
The Virgin Trains and Rethink Mental Illness #itsawonderfulline Campaign
Christmas can be a really lonely time of year. What is meant to be one of the happiest, most joyful times can have the opposite effect. Especially for those already struggling for other reasons. The
How To Use Up All Your Leftover Chocolate Bars and Keep the Kids Entertained in January
January is one of those months were, for most of us, money is tight and payday seems a long time away, no matter how far through the month you are. But for parents, we still
Christmas Gifts from Paladone
If, like me, you are still looking for some last minute, fun and quirky gifts. Then I might have the exact place you need! I have worked with Paladone in the past, and absolutely loved
Hasbro Chow Crown
Don’t play with your food! Who heard that a lot growing up and has subsequently used this line on their own kids too? I know I did and have used it myself. More than once. But
Creating Canvas Pictures from Parrot Print
We love giving and receiving personalised products for Christmas. I feel that they give that little something extra to a gift as you have thought about what you are buying and tailored the gift to
#MomentsThatMatter with Truprint
For the past few years now, I have made up calendars for my mum and Olivia’s dad’s mum too. Rather than go with the standard calendar, I choose to create unique ones for both of
Kids on Christmas Holidays? How to Keep Yourself Sane!
The Christmas holidays can be overwhelming. So much to do and so little time, need some downtime? Here are some suggestions to help you not lose your marbles over the holidays. Bake Up A Storm
Home Bargains Christmas Gift Selection
I love Home Bargains. Did you know it was actually my first job when I left school and I have returned to work there many times over my 20-year retail career too? Most of the
Why you should create an itinerary when holidaying as a family
Every year we go on holiday with the family. Not just Olivia and I, but my mum, sister’s, kids and everyone and everything else. Including the kitchen sink usually. These holidays have been local short