Of all the school holidays, the February Half term is probably the trickiest. The weather can be very hit and miss so planning lots of outdoor activities can end in disappointment. So, just how can you keep your little ones entertained for the week, without breaking the bank and whilst still managing to keeping your […]
Feel The Love With The Family This Valentines Day
It’s always wonderful to feel loved, and with Valentines Day just around the corner, we thought that everyone in your household might appreciate that loving feeling, and not just your better half. So get ready with the paper hearts and chocolates and prepare to show the love. 1. Love your breakfast Your first fun family […]
How to Plan Your Weekly Housework!
What with school runs, packed lunches, working, shopping and running around after all the other members of the household, cleaning can sometimes be the last thing you get round to. Spending your evenings washing, cleaning and trying to silently run the hoover round (cos we all do that right), is no where near as much […]
Bring On The Spring Clean!
Today we noticed that our local supermarket has suddenly reduced a whole load of cleaning products. “Why ever would they do that”, we pondered! Well, apparently, those clever retail types recognise the fact that come February a lot of us are itching to get on with a good old spring clean at home. So if […]
Great News! You Shouldn’t Start Your Diet Until February
According to recent research, January is just about the worst time of the year to start your new diet regime. Andrew Shanahan (author of “Man v Fat: The Weight Loss Manual), believes that February is a far better month to start cutting the calories. ‘What you should also be doing (in January) is planning, […]
Dry January Doesn’t Have To Be Dull!
Have you pledged to give up the booze for January? You have! It’s a great idea and we applaud you. To help you reach the end of the month, and actually enjoy being good to yourself, we’ve come up with some good ideas to keep you motivated until February! 1. See How Much Money You […]
New Year, New You – A Resolution Reality? Or Just False Expectations?
Its January 2nd already, and many of us may be full to the brim with good intentions for changing ourselves and our lifestyles in 2015. This is a good thing right, and not be laughed at or discouraged by those around us? Well it is – and then it isn’t! Any type of change should […]
How To Recycle Your Rubbish This Christmas
So the big day is finally here, and by now you are most likely to be sat in a room filled with used wrapping paper and empty toy packaging, and you have relatives coming round in less than an hour! Aargh! Tidying up after the wrapping paper explosion on Christmas morning, is as much a […]
How To Cheat At Christmas Dinner
Eeeek! The big day is nearly upon us! Most of us will by now, have everything we need ordered, delivered, wrapped and hidden away but the biggest shopping challenge of all has yet to take place! The hellish and harrowing Christmas Eve debacle that is the Christmas Lunch Shop is only days away and can […]
Make Your Own Incredible Edible Christmas Gifts
Tis the season to get baking, cooking, and making delicious treats to give as unique gifts to your friends and family. Help spread the cost of Christmas this year, and give gifts that people will adore. They will be completely unique and having been made with love. Homemade gifts are nothing new, but with finances […]