This year has been a hard year.I started to feel ill between Christmas and New Year and by New Years Eve, I was on the phone to the Doctors because I was so poorly with a chest infection. They gave me some tablets and I started to feel a little better by the middle of January with just a niggling cough that wouldn't go away. Fast forward a month and I started to feel worse again with the cough getting so severe that the Doctor I saw described it in his notes as being 'severe and violent'.I got worse and the cough was making me sick several times a day and definitely stopping me … [Read more...]

 This post is a collaboration with TV Licensing (a trademark of the BBC), but all thoughts and experiences are my own.Memorable TV MomentsI don't know about you but there are TV moments that I can look back on and feel like they impacted me in some way - whether in the short-term giving me the feels kind way or in the longer term, making a difference in life kind of way.I thought I'd share a few of these moments with you today starting with a bit of a warm and fluffy one. Interview with Tommy Lawrence I can't remember when I first saw the example I'm about to share … [Read more...]

When was the last time you fully stopped to embrace the nature around you?By surrounding yourself with nature, it becomes easier to switch off, unwind, and feel relaxed, whilst also giving kids (and grown-ups) the opportunity to run around and let off some steam while exploring their surroundings. Wherever you’re going for your family holidays UK, here are just a few ways you can embrace nature on your next family adventure, whether you’re headed near the coast or more inland.Take a walk There's nothing better than fully immersing yourself in the great outdoors. Come rain or … [Read more...]

For renters, leaving a property in pristine condition is crucial to ensuring the return of your security deposit. Landlords often require a deep clean before they will release the deposit, making thorough cleaning a top priority as your lease ends.Properly addressing this task can prevent disputes and additional charges, which can be a significant financial burden. This article provides deep cleaning tips specifically tailored for renters, aimed at helping you leave your rental property spotless. By following these guidelines, you can maximise your chances of getting your full … [Read more...]

A reset day is a day that you take to basically get your life in order, sort out those niggly problems that have been annoying you and tackle any jobs that you've been putting off. In theory, at the end of a reset day, you should feel a lot more in control of life in general and I was in need of a bit of that myself last weekend so Sunday was dedicated to my own reset day.I've not had the best year so far, healthwise but I think I'm on the mend now and have more medical appointments coming up over the next couple of months that should help me get sorted.  I've been feeling a bit … [Read more...]

Learning a new skill is so much easier when you're a child! It takes me forever to master new technology but put an ipad or anything else technical into the kids hands then they're away with it in no time at all. That's why starting your kids early on learning how to code sets them up for success in many parts of their life, now and as they get older. Not only is coding enjoyable for many children, but it also teaches a huge number of skills that can translate into other areas of learning and social interaction. If you’re worried about the cost, there are a variety of ways … [Read more...]