With everything that's gone on over the last few months there are a few things in live that have had to slip. One of those has been the time I've had to spend crafting. In many ways crafting (along with running) is my therapy. It keeps my head in the right place when the rest of life is manic and it's certainly been manic of late. Over the years I have written many times on this blog about losing, and then re-finding, my crafting mojo, but this time it's different. I've wanted to craft. Desperately so at times. But there just aren't enough hours in the day and the kids, keeping a roof over our ... read more
Smart Decoration Is Already At Your Fingertips
Pexels Moving into your new home can be a wonderful time. Living in a family home for the past few years could have been the best years of your life. However, there’s no shame in admitting you’d like the place at least a little redecorated. Updating the space as your tastes develop can help you own the space, and stamp your personal or your family’s personal identity upon it. Maybe you have something that is spurring this decision on, such as the arrival of a new child, or the fact that your children have flown the nest. It can feel difficult to decorate in a smart way that works for ... read more
Fighting the Common Plights of Old Age
Old age is something that only certain people are fortunate to reach and attain, there are no two ways about it. But, even though it is a privilege to be able to reach old age, there are still some common plights that come with it. But, if you're going to live comfortably in your twilight years, then you're going to have to do all you can to fight these plights. Or, if you want an elderly relative of yours to live comfortably in these years of rest, then you should help them fight these plights too. For advice on what should be done, make sure to read on. Image source Fighting bad eye ... read more
Paddington Pop-Up London
There's really not long to go now until Paddington 2 opens in cinemas here in the UK and I'm thrilled that other people can finally see the film as I absolutely loved it. I've already written all about what I thought of it, but there's another special part of the story to tell you about - Paddington Pop-Up London. Just as soon as you've seen Paddington 2 you'll understand why Paddington Pop-Up London is such a key part of the film. I don't want to give away any major spoilers, but the Pop-Up is basically the reason Paddington ends up going to prison. It's a beautiful book that shows off ... read more
Winter Is Coming So Create a Healthy and Clean Environment at Home
Winter is nearly here! Now we’re in November, even though we are only a few days in, it has seen quite a stark temperature contrast and everyone has been cracking out the hats and gloves. But before things get too cold, and you’ve got all things festive on the brain, then it is a good time to get your home sorted for winter. Germs are in abundance at this time of year. So having a healthy and clean home to be in can help you to start things off right. Forget about spring cleaning; it is all about having a winter clean! Here are some of the things you should be focusing ... read more
5 Work From Home Jobs Every Mum Should Consider
https://www.pexels.com/photo/adult-blur-computer-cup-374897/ As a mum, you often want to make sure that you’re able to make life as enjoyable for your children as possible. It’s often the reason why we put them above everything else in our lives. Your needs immediately get put to the side as you try to focus on the needs of your kids instead. It’s only natural. So when you work, you often have to think of ways you can fit it in with looking after your kids. This often means that you have to work part-time, and that can make earning more harder to do. But it’s not your only option. Because ... read more
Great British Sewing Bee Sewing Studio
Since moving house my sewing machine hasn't been out anywhere near enough. I have so many projects that I keep meaning to complete, but as usual there just aren't enough hours in the day. Or enough space on the singe table that we have in our living room. I know that it's only a matter of time though, and then I'll finally be able to crack own with some of the things I want to make. There must be patterns that I bought over a year ago that I haven't even made a start on yet. And the less said about the cot bed quilt that I started a lifetime ago the better. When Little Miss C first came ... read more
Winter Wonders: Enjoying Your Garden When It’s Cold
Image source Just imagine it from your gardens point of view. In the spring and summer, all you and the kids want to do is be in the garden; playing tag, holding barbecues, curling up on a sun lounger with a book you probably won’t finish, having water fights and making your beds blossom with color. But then one leaf turns crisp and golden and the back doors shut, your garden becoming totally forgotten about for the next five months as you and your family don knitted clothing and enjoy hot chocolate in front of a fire. Poor garden. Luckily, it doesn’t need to be like this. You don’t ... read more
Using The Time They Spend In School
(Image Link) Being a stay at home mom is never an easy job. From the strict schedule you have to maintain, to the work you have to do without any recognition or praise, you will always have a lot on your plate. Unless the kids start going to school, that is. At this important milestone, you will find yourself with loads of newfound time, and choosing what to do with it will be a job on its own. To help you out with this, this post will be exploring some of the most productive ways to spend the time your kids are at school. Start A Company When you have children at school, doing a normal ... read more
Taking to the rails with London Midland
I make no secret of the fact that I love train travel. The opportunity to sit and daydream whilst looking out of the windows, combined with the motion of the train is something I've always loved. I've not had the opportunity to do a long train journey for quite a while (although the other half and I are plotting how we can use our Two Together Railcard to enable a cheap weekend somewhere along the Great Western route at some point) and still talk fondly of the mammoth trip I once had to do for work up to Edinburgh and Glasgow by train so when the opportunity came for a bit of solo train travel ... read more