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Method Fresh Currant handwash is the latest addition to the Method crew and it fits perfectly into the ‘red’ theme in my kitchen. I have been using Method products for a couple of years now because they not only smell delicious and come in funky colours but they are better for you too. They are … Read more
When I think of ‘solar’ lighting I often think of those lights that just kind of ‘glow’ as opposed to providing any light which is worthwhile but the myGarden Solar range are brilliant.
Over two thirds solely responsible for domestic duties, and 78% embarrassed to welcome guests to an untidy house I’ll second that – I hate it when people visit and my home is a mess but I am coming around to the idea that I am NOT superwoman and there is only so much I can … Read more
Well at least that’s what I tell the children!! I do have to laugh a little because when the children are being less than angelic with each other when playing in each others’ bedrooms I will hear either one of them say “when you’re in my bedroom then I am the boss” – oh how … Read more
We all love a bit of pampering from time to time don’t we, the trouble is we don’t always have time (or money) to go to a spa or salon to be pampered. That doesn’t mean you have to miss out altogether though. Saturday mornings are generally when I manage to grab an hour to … Read more
Unless you build your house yourself I think it’s pretty impossible to find a house which will have bedrooms of equal proportions so that each child gets exactly the same space. When we moved into our ‘new build’ house nearly four years ago the decision was quite simple, the two larger bedrooms would go to … Read more
I must admit when we bought out current home I thought “this is it, we have everything we need in this house” but then you move in and you live with it all for a while and you have more children, new furniture and suddenly it doesn’t feel so spacious anymore. One of our biggest … Read more
Long gone are the days when we could just go out and buy any old cheap pillow and be comfortable in bed. Sadly, as Hubby and I are preparing to say goodbye thirty-somethings, hello naughty forties, our bodies it would appear aren’t quite what they used to be. We have both been in a number … Read more
If there’s new stationery around, I want to know about it. It’s been my guilty pleasure since I was a child. I am a hoarder of stationery on a HUGE scale and so I was delighted to be sent a bundle of goodies from Smiggle.co.uk which are awash with bright, fun and funky colours. Being … Read more