Practical home and family living advice, from organisation and cleaning to routines that help busy families create a calm, well-run home.
We have been in our house for over 5 years now and the lounge hasn’t been redecorated since the first week we moved in. Yes we have changed the curtains, rug and cushions to give it a facelift but not a full-on redecoration. That all changed in February when it was all change. In the … Read more
We bought our house off-plan back in 2010 when we only had Curly and Little Bean with Beanie Boy cooking in my tummy. At that time we thought we would stop our family at three children so a four-bedroom home would be ample size for us. We moved in two weeks before BB made his … Read more
Being introduced to Dyson vacuum cleaners through my blog has revolutionised cleaning in our household. Prior to Dyson, we had only ever bought small cylinder vacuum cleaners which we felt were doing a good job. Then we used Dyson and we haven’t looked back, each time we vacuum the carpets they aren’t just cleaned, they … Read more
Collaborative Post When I think back to my childhood, I can still remember my Playhouse (or Wendy House as they were known when I was a child). I didn’t have a wooden one; I had a plastic red and yellow one I loved. I would forever be taking my dolls and teddies into it for … Read more
We tell children we have eyes everywhere but we know that’s not the case. It’s not possible, is it? With a Home Monitoring System, you really can.
It’s vital to keep your home warm in winter. Without preparing properly for the colder months of the year, you and your family members can suffer from a wide range of health conditions. In more extreme circumstances, there can be even more serious consequences. Everyone wants to live in a comfortable home where they don’t … Read more
Black Friday and Cyber Monday are the most popular shopping days of the year. If you want to get a good deal on a new laptop, TV, or clothes for your family, it’s best to start shopping early. The best deals will be available on Black Friday and Cyber Monday. We recommend checking out the … Read more
I knew the day would come when I had to say goodbye to all things ‘baby’ in the Mummy Matters household and with Jelly Bean hurtling towards his 3rd birthday in January, Hubby and I decided it was time to give the boys (Beanie Boy and Jelly Bean share a bedroom) a bedroom makeover. It … Read more
It’s a question I have asked myself many times throughout my life. When I was younger I assumed I would stay where I was and grow up in my home town but slowly over the years I have moved further away. Not so far that I can’t go back in a daytime, in fact I … Read more