This is my spare room as it looked last week. It used to be E’s bedroom before he moved into the bigger bedroom with T hence the bright colours and Early Learning Center posters. Since then it has basically been used to store the mountain of ‘stuff’ that just seems to come from nowhere and […]
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Room Makeovers: how to stretch your budget
We’re in the middle of making over our spare room this week so while Hubs is up to his elbows in paint and wallpaper I thought I’d share some of my top tips for making a big difference on a small budget. Work with what you’ve got – Before you do anything, have a good […]
Redesigning your garden on a budget
Spring is a great time to consider redesigning your garden and review the changes that you might want to make. A garden redesign does not have to cost the earth. Here are some ideas to help you get the best from a limited budget: Gain ideas from the very best places – gardens like yours. There are […]
A photo challenge #InstaHuntAug
I’m a big fan of Instagram. I know it’s not everyone’s cup of tea but I love that combination of pretty photos and little snippets of people’s day to day lives. I had lots of fun sharing photos of my Spring Garden earlier in the year when everything was busting into life and it’s great to […]
5 Date night tips for parents that won’t break the bank
You can pretty much guarantee that parenthood leaves most people with less time and money to spend on themselves and their relationship. I’ve long accepted that nights of evening dress and canapes are now off the menu but that doesn’t mean giving up on romantic evenings all together. With a bit of planning you can […]
5 Things I can’t live without
We’re often told we’re too materialistic, too worried about acquiring ‘stuff’. We’re encouraged to look for happiness in the small things and to realise that money can’t buy you love. Well yes, that’s true but goodness some stuff can really make life easier, particularly when you’re a mum. I can hold my hands up and […]