The summer has been one of festivals for us and our favourite was The Big Feastival, at Alex James Farm.  Erin and I went for a day but we really want to camp next year and go again.  Erin learnt how to make a real flower crown and this is a super cheap way to join in with the festival fashion pack.  A real flower crown is also ideal for flower girls and for children who love dressing up and make believe.   The real flower crown is … [Read more...]

How much do you spend on your lunch? Many of us opt for a supermarket meal deal on the way into work as it is convenient and often good value.  Most of the supermarket meal deal will cost £3, it usually includes a main, a snack and a drink.  Often the meal deal works out significantly cheaper than buying each item separately. When buying these deals I often look at the cost value. I then pick an expensive drink and make the most of the … [Read more...]

Heading off on a short break or holiday? Looking to pack a capsule bag? One advantage of packing a capsule holiday wardrobe is that you can fit your clothes and shoes into a cabin size bag and avoid the waiting at the other end for your luggage. Jacamo have made creating a capsule holiday bag really easy for men. The capsule wardrobe provides enough for your day and evening clothing needs.  One thing that people often pack is towels and … [Read more...]

As a work at home full time blogger I am pretty much on my laptop most of the day. However this is not always good for my posture and especially my neck. My usual place of work is the sofa which sounds idyllic but in reality is not good for my health. Just ask my massage therapist!  I really need to create a better workspace. It's not like we don't have the room. It's just I don't find the spaces I have terribly inspiring. I would like an … [Read more...]

The summer holidays bring a welcome break from the classroom, but just because school’s out doesn’t mean story time has to come to an end. The benefits of reading are endless – from improving the imagination to higher levels of concentration and expanding your child’s vocabulary. The holidays are the perfect time to show the kids that reading can be fun.   Don’t force your little ones to sit down with a book, instead introduce them … [Read more...]

What a weekend!  We are on countdown now for the summer holidays and we can't wait!  We have so much planned and can't wait to get started.  Do you make lots of plans for the holidays or wake up and decide each day? Much of .our summer will be spent at home as we have a new addition coming to the family.  Today we chose our puppy or I should I say, today a puppy chose Erin!  There were two cavachons left in the litter and they are 8 weeks old. … [Read more...]

Teenagers crave freedom; they want their own space away from mum and dad and a car can give them that choice. Knowing your teenager wants to learn to drive can be a terrifying thought and it is natural to worry. That is why the best person to help teach your teenager to drive is you. Of course, booking a driving instructor is still advisable, but giving your teenagers that extra help can mean reassuring them and yourself. Am I Qualified To … [Read more...]

Fathers Day is now fast approaching so we are here today to help you source the perfect gift.  No matter what your budget there are some fabulous things you can get for the dads in your life. As a family we don't spend huge huge amounts on Fathers Day but like to give thoughtful gifts and here we are sharing some of the things we have bought and some of the things we have chosen to include that we loved. If you are looking for Fathers Day … [Read more...]

Pythagoras Theory, angles of isosceles triangles and how to solve simultaneous equations all the Maths my teen learnt at school.  I paid for her to learn some of this stuff from a tutor as getting your Maths GCSE at Grade C or above is essential to getting started on A Levels. It is also a requirement to get onto degree courses in Higher Education. Yet she hasn't used any of that Maths in the last 12 months.  She is unlikely to do so either. … [Read more...]