St Albans is basically where people go when they leave London to have children. You only have to walk around the city centre to notice that the number of people pushing prams or buggies is far higher than elsewhere in the country, and the excellent state schools, large number of parks and green spaces and the quick commute into central London are obvious reasons for that being the case. As a result of this, Facebook is full of local parenting groups with one popular Mums group having over eight and a half thousand members. On there discussions range from how wonderful Derek’s nipple cream ... read more
British Steaks at Aldi – Peppered Steak Recipe
Steak is one of those meals that I love, but one that I don't cook very often. Not because it's difficult or anything like that, but mainly because I always look at it as a bit of a treat and hence something that can be a bit expensive. When Aldi sent me through some steak facts and a tasty looking recipe for Peppered Steak (see below) I thought I'd better rectify that matter. It did prompt some questions between me and the other half about what type of steak we both like, and also how we like our steak cooked. Compatible as we are, it turned out that both of us are in the 22% of the ... read more
Another thing no one tells you about having kids – your hair falls out!
I often find myself wondering, or even talking to other parents, about the fact that when it comes to being a parent there are actually quite a few "secrets" that you only talk about with other people who are "in the club". There are certainly lots of facts about pregnancy and childbirth that never seem to be discussed with non-parents, or things that they never seem to mention during the classes that you all go to beforehand. People always talk about women glowing in pregnancy, but my kids are now 7 and nearly 5 and I still seem to be waiting for that "glowing stage" to actually arrive. It ... read more
Teaching Your Kids The Little Things About Finance
(Image Source) In the modern world, school truly a great thing. Unlike long in the past, where children would have to rely on their families and local people to teach them, they can have their entire education catered for. This has helped society to grow to mind boggling proportions. But, of course, schools do have their downsides. Unfortunately, several areas aren’t covered during most children’s education, and one of them is particularly important; finance. A lot of people leave school with no real idea of how they should manage their money. So, to help you out with this, this post will ... read more
Everything You Need To Figure Out When Moving Home
Picture Source As we’ve talked about in other articles on this site, moving is a big deal. Even if you know the area to which you’re moving, you’ve only figured out one part of the equation. You need to figure where exactly you’re moving to and you also need the perfect house to match that perfect location. It’s a tough line to walk, but it’s so important that you ensure you’re moving to a house you love even more than your current one. Otherwise, the whole move is pointless. The following points include everything you need to figure out when moving home. Where you’re moving to. This ... read more
Seating Trends That Always Work
Decorating a house has always been a style statement. However it's not just floors and walls that have the most impact on how a room looks, a sofa or seating arrangement is often the focal point that makes a design complete. Take a look below if you want some inspiration for what to do with your sitting rooms for any of the upcoming seasons. Flickr Designer Dining You can really spruce up an eating area with dining chairs. You can style your home with a retro look which is always in season. It’s up to you whether to go for either a 60s art deco look to mix and match old and ... read more
Thomas and Friends – Journey Beyond Sodor
My littlest one is train obsessed, so was super excited as we headed into London on the train and then tube for a special screening of the new Thomas the Tank Engine film: Journey Beyond Sodor. Thomas cheekily takes James' trucks and heads over the bridge from Sodor to the mainland, but gets lost and then held hostage, labouring in the steelworks. We meet some new characters, some good, some bad, some weird, but it all comes good in the end, as you might hope. We had fun in the foyer ahead of the film, marvelling at the array of Thomas the Tank Engine toys available, spread out as if in a ... read more
Cutie Stix
As soon as Little Miss C saw a TV advert for Cutie Stix she was convinced that she needed them in her life. Since we've been sent them to review I can now see exactly why. Cutie Stix perfectly combine crafting and cuteness with jewellery, ticking the boxes as far as LMC is concerned. So what exactly are Cutie Stix I hear you ask. Well, a Cutie Stix is basically a rubber stick. There are three sizes in the set - in decreasing order, Mighty Stix, Cutie Stix and Teeny Stix. The idea is that you cut "slices" of the stix, and then put holes in them so that they can be threaded onto ... read more
Prepare Your Family For The Back to School Blues
It might be a little too soon to think about the kids returning to school after the summer holidays (especially for your little ones); however, a bit of preparation can go a long way. Ensuring that you’re all set for what the new school year and term time may bring, will help your kids (and the rest of your family) to settle into their routine and stay as happy, active, and as healthy as possible. The following are some tips and tricks that you can start thinking about now, so that back to school will go as smoothly and as stress-free as possible, for both kids and grown-ups. Image ... read more
Finding that special someone
There was a time when the only real way to meet someone new was to either know someone who knew them, or to pluck up the courage to speak to a complete stranger when out somewhere. There was the possibility of becoming friends with someone and that then developing into something more, but that wasn't always practical if you were working long hours. It may be that there is something very particular that you are looking for in a potential partner - be that a physical attribute, something in their personality or maybe a shared passion for something a bit quirky. There were the dating columns ... read more