family life & travels
Now that we are in April, we can officially say that Easter is this month. Despite the shops being filled with Easter eggs since January in some cases, it is time to get shopping for all things Easter. I know that I have to leave it fairly last minute in our house as there is
As a nation, we love to improve our homes. A recent study tells us that a massive 73% of homeowners in the UK have made improvements to their homes within the last 5 years, spending over £41 billion in total over that time. Around 39 per cent have plans to redecorate in future too. Redecorating
India has become a travellers paradise, and is fast becoming an incredibly popular backpacking destination. If you’re looking for something is a little more than just some good weather and great beaches, then India could be that place for you, as it offers so much from natural beauty, amazing food, spirituality, history, and religion. Here
With Easter being so late this year compared to previous years, it means that other things that are related, such as pancake day and Mother’s Day (always three weeks before Easter Sunday in the UK), are all pushed back a little. But we have two weeks today to get ready to celebrate our mothers or
If you follow me on here regularly or across my social channels, you will probably have noticed that I am on a bit of a journey (sorry, what a cringe word), to live a more sustainable life. I have made changes to what I eat, where I source what I eat, as well as things
There is no getting away from the fact that being a mum (or dad, just a parent), can be pretty stressful. There are so many wonderful things about being a parent, and I definitely wouldn’t change it for the world. But sometimes, no matter what the age of your children, the stress can be very
Being born and raised in the north, visiting London was always a special event, whether that be for a fun family weekend trip or on a school trip, it was always a big deal and something to look forward to. And now that I am celebrating my 11th year in south London (Surrey, technically), I
When thinking about getting things for valentines, there are some fun gift ideas, cheeky gift ideas, grand gift ideas, or super romantic gift ideas. But what if the person that you are buying for is one of those people that ‘has everything’? Whether they just have fussy tastes, are quite particular about things, or literally
Hawaiian poké – pronounced poh-kay – are wonderfully quick and easy to throw together when you’re in the mood for an Asian inspired dish or sushi but don’t have time to fuss around rolling it up. A combination of fresh fish, avocado and shredded vegetables combine in a bowl seasoned with a combination of toasted
