Looking for home inspiration? Today's guest post has lots of ideas for family-friendly home improvements that will make life easier - what's not to love?! The hectic pace of life with kids can make it hard to keep your home functioning really well for the whole family. And when moving to a bigger or more family-friendly property isn't an option, you need some clever tricks to make your existing space work harder. Here are some ideas for home ...
5 things a family with small children should consider when choosing holiday accommodation
If you're in the midst of planning a family holiday, today's guest post on choosing holiday accommodation is full of tips to make the task easier. Enjoy! If you’re off on your travels this summer with the little ones in tow, there are a few things you’ll need to bear in mind when choosing the most suitable holiday accommodation for you all. No matter where you’re headed, either at home or abroad, keep these things in mind and your getaway will ...
Fun garden games to get kids active
The arrival of warmer weather and longer days means one thing in our house: everyone spends more time in the garden. This is a really busy time of year gardening-wise, so I’m always pottering about with plants, and the kids just love being able to play outside and blow off steam. I’m a huge fan of outdoor play. After being cooped-up indoors my kids’ mood visibly lifts when they head outside for some fresh air; it’s no surprise really, given ...
Using Clever Storage for a Better, Smarter Family Home
Feeling overwhelmed by clutter? Today's guest post is full of clever storage tips to help you get it under control - enjoy! Keeping the house tidy is a never-ending challenge, especially when there are kids about. It doesn’t matter whether they’re toddlers or teens, they seem to have an inbuilt ability to leave a trail of chaos. If you’re forever picking up after the family, there are ways to make storage work harder. Create Activity ...
First bike memories & bikes through the decades with Halfords
Do you remember your first bike? It’s such a classic gift to receive as a child, isn’t it - and whether your parents painstakingly wrapped it, led you outside with your eyes closed to find it, or just hid it under a blanket, nothing quite compares to the excitement of that first ‘big’ present. Halfords asked me to join in with their Bikes through the decades feature and share my own first bike memories. I was a mid-70’s baby (showing my age ...
Healthy habits for TV, video games and the internet
If you've got kids, you'll be only too aware of the increasing influence of TV, video games and the internet on their lives. Naturally we all want to create a good balance between screen time and other hobbies, and today's guest post looks at positive steps we can take as parents to encourage healthy habits in our children - and ourselves too! TV, video games and the internet are excellent sources of entertainment and education for both kids ...
Christmas morning traditions
Christmas has officially begun in our house. The Christmas tree is up! Last weekend we spent a lovely day decorating the house for the holiday season; the whole family gets stuck in with this annual task, and to be honest we usually go a bit over the top. That’s part of the fun though - what other time of year allows you to be so shamelessly sparkly? I’ve always loved putting up the decorations; as a child I remember pestering my parents ...
Mother’s Day gift guide
Welcome to my Mother’s Day gift guide - yes, it’s really not long until Mother’s Day! Sunday 6th March is fast approaching, so here are some brilliant gift ideas to help you narrow down your search for the perfect present. Whether the mum in question enjoys gardening, getting outdoors, pampering or just a lovely treat, there are lots of great gift suggestions here. Hopefully I’ve done the hard work for you and given you plenty of inspiration ...
Winter pest control for your home
Winter isn’t really a season when we give much thought to home and garden pest control, is it? I know I tend to associate the warmer months of the year with pests such as wasps, ants and rodents. And while the Summer months do bring unwelcome visitors into our homes and gardens, did you know that the colder temperatures of Winter actually encourage some pests to take advantage of our cosy homes by moving indoors. Not a nice thought! When it ...
Fun Facts: Animal sleep habits
Sleep. If you're a parent to young children that topic probably features heavily in your lives. Whether it's how to crack the bedtime routine, getting kids to sleep through the night, or trying to grab some quality rest yourself, sleep is a big deal for parents. But have you ever wondered how the animal world tackles it? I've recently come across this lovely infographic from Mattress Next Day ,which is full of fascinating facts on adult and ...