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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
Once upon a time, I used to compare myself to Monica from Friends because I was so organised. I always knew exactly where everything was, I got jobs finished ahead of time, I never missed appointments or important dates, I was on the ball 100% . . . then I became a Mum and it … 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
Why should people be alarmed? Carbon monoxide is a highly poisonous gas that has no colour, taste or smell, meaning it can easily be inhaled without somebody realising. When carbon monoxide is breathed in, it starves the body of oxygen. High levels can kill within minutes, but it can also cause a range of non-fatal … Read more
Who can resist a cute little baby’s bottom when it’s covered in a gPant? For those who haven’t heard about gNappies and gPants they are the modern Mums answer to disposable nappies. gPants are the cute outer pant and you can buy disposable inserts which can be composted so they are better for the environment. … Read more
The sofa is a central part of the home. Mums know this better than anyone. When you’ve had to do the school run numerous times, cleaned the house, done a mountain of ironing, planned and cooked everyone’s breakfasts, lunch and dinner, do the weekly shop and somehow found time to go to work as well, … Read more
So often I have heard people saying how they don’t hang pictures on their walls when they have new-build houses because they don’t like to damage the walls. From our point of view we haven’t put much on our walls because the plaster just seems to crumble into a big gaping hole!! But in recent … Read more
This week Hubby has taken a few days off with me and the children. The weather hasn’t been the best so we’ve been spending a lot of time at home which meant that we have been spending a lot of time looking at all the things which we want to change around the house. When … Read more