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DIY Christmas decorations using baking soda dough

December 4, 2019 by Catherine Leave a Comment

make these beautiful homemade christmas ornaments using baking soda clay - a fun craft to help prepare your home for the holiday season.

This post contains affiliate links.  Affiliate links will be clearly marked with a * and if you click through and make a purchase, I will receive a small commission from that sale. I do love Christmas crafting.  At this hectic time of year, it's so lovely to spend some calm time with the kids, creating crafty masterpieces to add to our growing collection of homemade christmas ornaments. How do you make homemade ...

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Filed Under: Craft Tagged With: Activity, Children, Christmas, craft, Craft supplies, Decorations, Family home

How to choose the best real Christmas tree

November 28, 2019 by Catherine 4 Comments

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Are you buying a real Christmas tree this year? This guide is full of tips and advice to help you choose the best real Christmas tree for your home. It’s hard to beat the impact of a real Christmas tree laden with all your treasured family Christmas decorations - even if those decorations are all in one small area thanks to the kids’ creative efforts! If you're choosing a real Christmas tree, it can be quite a confusing process. Knowing ...

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Filed Under: Family Home Tagged With: Bringing the outdoors inside, Christmas, Christmas decorations, Christmas tree, Family home, Top Tips, Trees, Winter

What to consider when choosing a home alarm system | AD

November 13, 2019 by Catherine Leave a Comment

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Collaborative post Do you have an alarm system installed in your home?   According to a recent survey of 2,000 homeowners, only a quarter of UK homes have a security alarm fitted. Combine this with the fact that Neighbourhood Watch reports a 30% rise in domestic burglary in recent years, and you can see why it’s well worth considering installing a home alarm system to protect your property, belongings and family members. If ...

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Filed Under: Family Home Tagged With: alarm system, Family home, Home, home alarm system, home improvement, Home maintenance, home security

How to create your ideal bedroom ambience

July 19, 2019 by Catherine Leave a Comment

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Collaborative post There’s no other room in the home quite like the bedroom. It’s the place where we go to relax every day, and is often the room where we let our personality influence décor the most. However, striking the balance between personality and clutter can be a fine line. Since we spend nearly 34 years of our life in bed (yes, really!), creating the right bedroom environment is crucial. Here are some of the best ways to create a ...

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Filed Under: Bedroom Tagged With: Bedroom, Family, Family home, Home maintenance, Interiors, Lighting

Tips for maximising comfort and space in your bedroom

June 26, 2019 by Catherine Leave a Comment

Collaborative post Does your bedroom feel spacious, calm and comfortable?  I’ll be honest, right now mine is full of clothes waiting to be put away, so it’s a bit of a mess! We spend around a third of our lives sleeping in our bedrooms, and it’s the main room where we try to relax and recharge, so it’s absolutely one of the most important rooms in the home.  As such, it makes sense to try and maximise the space you’ve got, as ...

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Filed Under: Bedroom Tagged With: Bedroom, Family home, Home, Interiors, storage

Family Home Storage Tips

May 15, 2019 by Catherine Leave a Comment

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Collaborative post Having enough storage space in a family home can make a huge difference to the practicality and look of your living spaces. This guest post has lots of home storage tips on how to get it right! One of the most rewarding experiences is to watch your family grow. The problem with a growing family, however, is that sooner or later you're going to run out of space in your home. As a family grows, so does the ...

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Filed Under: Interior Design Tips Tagged With: decluttering, Family home, Home, Interiors, storage, Top Tips

Review & Giveaway: Milano armchair bean bag & footstool

April 30, 2019 by Catherine 226 Comments

Take a look at this gorgeous finishing touch we've added to our new kitchen - and scroll down for details on how you could win one in your choice of colour! The lovely folk at Bean Bag Bazaar sent me the ICON® Milano Velvet Armchair bean bag and matching footstool. It's available in six different colours, we chose the Mustard option which ties in perfectly with our kitchen's accent colour. There's just something irresistible about ...

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Filed Under: Reviews Tagged With: Bean bag, competition, Family home, giveaway, Interiors, review

How to Create a Multi-purpose Living Room

March 15, 2019 by Catherine Leave a Comment

Creating a home that suits the whole family can feel like a tough job, particularly if your main living areas need to fulfil more than one function. One person’s style is another person’s pet hate, so creating a homely environment that’s well-balanced to everyone’s quirks can be a challenge. But it can be done! One way to tailor your space to suit the whole family is to create a multi-purpose living room. Get this room right, and it will be ...

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Filed Under: Living Room Tagged With: Family home, Furniture, Home, Living Room, Top Tips

Do you know how much your home energy is costing?

February 25, 2019 by Catherine Leave a Comment

Something a bit different on the blog today, but still very relevant to family life. This guest post takes a look at energy costs in the home, and has lots of tips and ideas for how to stay in control of your energy bills. According to Ofgem, the amount you spend on energy could account for as much as 8% of your outgoings, and that’s a lot of your money to part with if you don’t fully understand what you’re spending it on. Understanding ...

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Filed Under: Family Home Tagged With: energy, energy saving, Family, Family home, Money, money saving, Top Tips

Inspiring Christmas projects

December 1, 2016 by Catherine 20 Comments

inspiring christmas projects to bring the outside into your home this holiday season

Have you started preparing your home for Christmas yet? With the arrival of December, Christmas is suddenly feeling rather close, and lots of us will be starting to prepare for the big day in earnest.  Whether you want to make indulgent treats, find gift inspiration, or spend time crafting with the kids, it's always a great idea to take a look at what other people are doing for inspiration. To help get you in the festive mood, some of the ...

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Filed Under: Craft Tagged With: bulbs, Children, Christmas, craft, Decorations, Family, Family home, Gifts, Nature, Top Tips, tree

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