As a frugal family, we try and cut the costs of pretty much everything we do. The best way to start saving money around the home is by looking at what’s causing you to spend the most. Believe it or not, but something as seemingly innocent as washing your clothes can be a real money …
Many people are turning their backs on modern living, and working hard to live more self sufficiently. Our ancestors had no choice but to be self sufficient, then as industrialisation took hold people found themselves loosing their ability to live self sufficient. During the two world wars, our country was forced back into self sufficiency …
We have 2 dogs, who are hungry ALL OF THE TIME! Dixie, is a 10 month old Sighthound and Scrapper is a 4 year old Jack Russell cross. When I was contacted by the lovely team from Tails.com asking if we would like to give their tailor-made dog food a go, how could my pups …
If you are constantly busy, then you may feel as though you just don’t have time to keep your home tidy. This is understandable, but by changing your daily habits, you can be sure to stay on top of everything with ease. Make the Bed A lot of people think that making the bed is …
Do you ever wake up in the morning with a completely random thought in your head? This morning I had a thought that I just couldn’t shake off. It came with feelings of nostalgia, sadness and happiness…what ever happened to the BT Phone Book?! A quick Google search revealed that they do actually still exist. …
Willow has busy sowing lots of seeds recently. Yesterday she showed us all how to sow runner beans. Today, Willow is joined by her 2 sisters and baby brother, creating some funky cress heads! The seeds we have been using are the all-new Mr. Men and Little Miss Super Seeds by Thompson & Morgan. These …
Willow has another super Gardening With Willow video for you all! This week she has been busy sowing lots of seeds for the garden. Willow’s been sowing the all-new and super fun Mr Men and Little Miss limited edition super seeds by Thompson and Morgan. Scroll down to watch Willow’s video! These lovely seeds are …
It’s the end of the month, which means I always bring you another amazing board game that we’ve tried and tested as part of the Asmodee Blogger Board Game Club. This month, I bring you The River. A family strategy and exploration game, that’s easy to learn and great for a quick game session. The …
We’ve been really putting in the extra effort recently to reduce our waste and eliminate as much plastic from our lives as possible. I’m pretty clued up now when it comes to daily life and reducing waste (we’ve used cloth nappies and baby wipes, along side cloth sanitary protection for many years) and our food …
Buying birthday gifts can be an exhausting and stressful process. It is the same battle every year. It is hard to come up with something different and exciting. However, if you know a motor enthusiast, then you are in luck. Nowadays there are many companies supplying fantastic car accessories in relation to a particular brand. …
Over 40 million birds have vanished from UK skies in just 50 years. Today The RSPB have released a new song to help raise awareness. Let Nature Sing is out today. Only 15% of people realise nature is in crisis, highlighting the UK is in danger of sleepwalking into a natural tragedy. This is the …
As people across the country search for some early summer sun, they pack their suit cases and jet off across the globe for a holiday to beat the blues. But, with an empty house also comes the huge risk of burglaries. Criminals seize the opportunity to let themselves into your home to steal your valuables. …
Ahhh, the Easter School Holidays are nearly upon us. The weather is unpredictable, the kids go from hyperactive to bored in 0.6 seconds and it can cost a fortune to feed them… let alone entertain them! Well, put your pennies away because I am going to share with you my favourite 50 FREE things to …
Back in March I delivered a speech for World Speech Day. I was part of a team of 12 people who all came together to organise an event, where we would all deliver 5 minute speeches to locals from our town. This was a worldwide event with speeches happening on March 15th 2019 all over …
