Practical home and family living advice, from organisation and cleaning to routines that help busy families create a calm, well-run home.
We use fans in every bedroom in our house, we have even used them sporadically through the winter months because our house holds heat after a sunny day. We don’t like to leave the windows open in the children’s rooms for their own safety and so it can become quite stifling. The problem which this … Read more
When we did the big bedroom switch in preparation for Jelly Bean’s arrival, we pretty much kept the style of their rooms the same as they had been. We gave each child their choice of colours but they didn’t want to change them so Little Bean kept her pink bedroom and decided she wanted to … Read more
I remember the days when my house was always clean and tidy, when I would spend all day on a Saturday cleaning and could stand back and look at my home with a sense of pride. That was all before children, some days I don’t let it bother me too much – afterall, do I … Read more
I consider myself to be a pretty tech-savvy person. I started using computers in Primary School and took a keen interest in them growing up. My approach has always been ‘give-it-a-go’ in that my thoughts are; if I’m about to delete something the computer will generally ask “are you sure?” and if I’m about to … Read more
Recent research from uSwitch.com shows that over a quarter (27%) of British children under eight now own tablets, with around four million children mastering touchscreen devices aged three and under. As a result of this increase it’s been revealed that kids are spending their parent’s money on apps leading companies such as Apple having to … Read more
In December I was lucky enough to be invited down to London as a guest of Dyson to their first ever Blogger event where they were showcasing their new cordless vacuum cleaner, the Dyson DC59. When the email arrived I admit I did a little squeal of excitement because I have heard great things about … Read more
When purchasing bedroom furniture, there are a few pieces that are invariably important. Whether for a large bedroom or a smaller space, a handful of must-have items can create a cosy and cohesive look in any room. With a wide range of designs available in a variety of shades and styles, shopping for bedroom furniture … Read more
The truth is that although there is a wide range of inappropriate websites, phishing scams and dangerous instant messengers lurking around many corners of the web, this should not discourage parents when it comes to educating their children about technology and allowing them access to the greatest educational resource the world has ever known. With … Read more
When we moved the children’s rooms around in preparation for the arrival of Jelly Bean we asked each of them how they would like their bedrooms decorated. We gave them as much ‘free choice’ with their rooms as we possibly could, depending on how expensive their ideas became. Our philosophy was that they need to … Read more