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You may remember before Christmas I was treated to some very rare ‘me’ time at my local Regis Salon where I had my hair cut and coloured. To spend a good few hours in a salon with no children to keep an eye on was a very relaxing experience and it actually gave me the … Read more
Every family needs an oven; they are an absolute must. However, they aren’t exactly cheap, especially if you want one that offers easy-cleaning, top-notch cooking facilities and happens to look pretty good too. However, affordable, value-packed ovens do exist. In fact, there are many to pick from, perhaps too many which can lead to wrong … Read more
Becoming a mother represents a significant shift in the way you think of your time. Before, you were a career woman, an expert time manager, and a problem solver. Now, with the growing family that you have, you may be thinking of combining all of those qualities into one great opportunity — starting your own … Read more
Do you love elephants? I do, I have been fascinated by them for as long as I can remember, such big lumbering animals yet cute at the same time. A few years ago I even got to touch one, I actually stroked its big fan-like ears and rubbed its big fat tummy. It is a … Read more
. . . green by nature? Well actually yes we do try to be. I think most families ‘try’ to do their bit now as we have all begun to realise the importance of being ‘green’. BritMums and British Gas are currently having a conversation about how we can all help to do our bit … Read more
Any parent will know that one of the most important things you can carry in your changing bag/handbag is a hand sanitizer because children will touch anything and everything, they don’t worry whether it’s clean or not. Even as adults it is important to keep your hands free from germs especially when it comes to … Read more
Green is not just a way to get electricity; it is a way of life. Use these tips to teach your kids about renewable energy, so it becomes the norm for them.
Life before dishwashers was a chore to say the least, I’ve never been the first to volunteer to do the washing up – I don’t mind drying but I hate washing up. I hate how it makes your hands feel and my stomach turns if I find bits of food/sludge floating around in the water … Read more
Would I like to interview Michaela Strachan? That was a question I was asked last week!! Really? Me? I used to watch Michaela Strachan when I was a child and now you want me to ask her some questions? Kenco, Michaela and Chris Kenco have recently launched a new-look coffee jar which uses 7% less … Read more