It’s ok. It’s ok to feel like you’re failing. It’s ok to feel like you’re failing your kids, your husband, your friends and your home. You don’t have to be perfect all the time. I know you feel like you have to, but it’s ok to actually be a little bit crap sometimes. But only …
Dogs can’t tell you how they feel, but they can certainly show it. The way they act and their body language can tell you a lot about what they’re feeling, including whether they’re happy or not. Making sure your dog is happy is a key part of looking after their health and wellbeing. Learn to …
Winter is very much in full swing and the whole country is under a yellow weather warning for snow. This time of year can be hard on British wildlife, as midwinter brings a shortage of natural food and shelter. The winds are sharp and the weather wet and wintery. Just as our bodies need fat, …
When it comes to making delicious meals at home, it’s no secret that having a well stocked, fully functioning kitchen is incredibly important. Whether you’re cooking up a feast for your family or trying to perfect your cooking skills, having everything you need is essential. With that in mind, here are 6 things everyone needs …
We’ve lived in our home for nearly 3 years. During this time we have spent time making the house styled to our tastes and repairing bits and bobs. It’s hard to refurbish a home when you have 4 kids and our lives are so busy. I am hoping though that 2019 is the year where …
It’s the moment I have been waiting for! I have been desperate to tell you all about my OUR new adventure. It’s an adventure that I think every person in the UK could all do together, in some way or another. I welcome you to join… The Self Sufficiency Club! Are you ready to become …
Occasionally I’ll be sent a new book to read and tell you all about. Sometimes these books are absolutely perfect in every way. 50 Fantastic Ideas For Engaging Dads by June O’Sullivan and Alice Sharp is most certainly one of those books. Children benefit from sensitive and supportive engagement from all of their carers, but …
Where on Earth did 2018 go? I blinked, I sowed some seeds, I picked some home-grown veg and it was gone! Faster than you can say ‘propagating perennials’ it was the end of the year and 2019 had begun. So, Happy New Year to you all and I wish you all success in this year’s …
A couple of weeks ago I treated myself to The Almanac: A Seasonal Guide To 2019 by Lia Leendertz after I saw a respected Instagram user recommendation. I am so pleased that I did too, as it is absolutely amazing! The return of this number 1 bestseller aims to reconnect it’s readers with the Great …
2018 finally saw the world wake up to the awful fact that humans are destroying the planet. Suddenly we realised that plastic really was a huge fucking problem. Scientists told us that it was going to happen and not many people listened. People knew that there was a risk of plastic waste making an awful …
My parrot did NOT poop in the middle of the living room, but I think the rabbit did it! For this month’s Asmodee Blogger Board Game Club, I’m reviewing one of my favourite fun fast card games, Who Did It? Who Did It? This hilarious, easy-to-grasp game is great fun for the whole family and …
On the 2nd of January I had my gallbladder removed. The surgery was keyhole, called a Laparoscopic Cholecystectomy. I’ve had a few surgeries under general anaesthetic in the past, and I assumed that this would be just like the others. I thought I’d be up and about within a few hours. Boy! was I wrong. …
First of all, HAPPY NEW YEAR!!! How did you celebrate the beginning of the year? I was in bed by 10pm, watching my new favourite Prime series, Lore. I was also being ‘Big-Spoon’ for my Lurcher who’s scared of fireworks. Poor pup! I’m no longer a big drinker, and I’ve also recently been struggling with …
