After 2020 stopped it all.
January Jobs for the Vegetable Patch
It’s cold, wet and frosty outside in the garden in January, but there are still lots of jobs that need doing ready for the growing year ahead. I always find January a tricky month as I get so excited for the year ahead. I want to start growing everything, but in reality there isn’t much …
New Year New Hobby- get outside with Geocaching
A few years ago we discovered Geocaching- A worldwide game, where you follow GPS directions to find hidden tubes, boxes, locations (and maybe even a prize or two)! We played for while, had a baby and the game got put to one side and forgotten. Fast forward to the beginning of December 2020. I was …
2021: The year you live for you
… and noone else. You may have seen my last blog post: What Have We Learned From 2020. It was a rather moody post, where I slag of 2020 and a huge portion of the British population. Sorry about that. But, importantly I wrote that post to get you thinking. Last night (4/01/21) Prime Minister …
2020- Let’s try again next year
Well 2020 was somewhat of a massive write off wasn’t it?! I welcomed in 2020 at home, with my husband and kids. We watched the fireworks at midnight, shared a kiss and everything was fine. 3 months later, nothing was fine. It was far from it. Covid was taking over the world (and still is), …
A Period Made Of Plastic
Women are changing the way that they bleed. A few years ago disposable tampons and pads were the norm, but now in the diabolical year of 2020 more and more women are choosing to make the switch from disposables to reusables- cloth sanitary pads, menstrual cups and more. And it feels AWESOME! After all, in …
What Have We Learned From 2020?
Hello and I would love to take this time to wish you all a (belated) happy Christmas. 2020 has been a weird year. It’s flown by in somewhat of a blur. The months have passed and warped our sense of time. We welcomed in the New Year 12 months ago with festivities and happiness but …
Are Cloth Nappies Difficult To Use?
Let me say it as it is. If using reusable nappies was really that difficult, time consuming, messy and fiddly as people say they are then I wouldn’t have used them for 4 kids. We haven’t had a nappy free day for 8 years in our house, and much of that time was spent with …
6 Critical Tips To Maintain Emergency Lighting
Emergencies can happen anytime, and in any successful business management, one of the fundamentals is how well-prepared you are to handle them. Emergency lighting is a crucial part of any building, and it proves very utile in cases of power supply failure caused by fires, or long power cuts by providing people with guidance and …
How To Maximise The Space Of A Tiny Backyard
Outdoor living spaces, even small in sizes, are not a bad thing. It adds texture, color, and visual appeal to your house. It is an opportunity to create an intimate entertaining atmosphere. Here are a few tips to maximize the space of a tiny backyard. Source: https://pixabay.com/photos/girl-bicycle-garden-people-outdoor-2881214/ Have a Plan Some people prefer laying out …
SANTA’S GROTTO LIVE GIVES CHILDREN ACROSS THE UK THE CHANCE TO VIDEO CALL SANTA THIS CHRISTMAS
Santa’s Grotto Live launches online, meaning children won’t miss out on the annual tradition due to social distancing restrictions Personalised call for each child who can chat live to Father Christmas in his virtual grotto Parents, grandparents and up to 6 children can all share the magical experience together from anywhere in the world Santa …
Antibacterial Soap Vs Soap Bars. What’s better?
With us all washing our hands more than ever due to Coronavirus (a scary concept, when we should all have been washing them before hand… pun alert!) sales of antibacterial soaps have shot through the roof. But, are they really any better than the good old fashioned bar of soap? Antibacterial soap is often found …
Make A Clear Path – Garden Gear 2-in-1 Telescopic Patio Brush review
It’s a funny time of year for weeds. The weather is still warm, but the rain is falling. Perfect weed growing conditions! You hoe the ground, clear those nasty buggers, blink and they’re all back again. You feel like you’re loosing a battle. Your back aches from bending over, knees sore from kneeling, and you’ll …
Go Vegan on National Fish and Chips Day 2020
National Fish and Chip Day (4th September) is dedicated to fish and chips, often described as the “nation’s favourite dish”. But with many people turning to a vegan diet in the desire to live a healthier life, there are tasty alternatives to try. Marlene Watson-Tara, author of the definitive vegan cook book Go Vegan suggests tofu as a …