Do you have any #VicksTricks to combat the family colds?

#VicksTricks

Eurgh Winter! On the one hand I love it when we get to close the curtains early and snuggle in for the night but with that comes dreaded cold and lurgy that go round and round and round. As a family of six with children at three separate schools and Hubby at work, we catch … Read more

10 tips to ensure a Good Hair Day

10 tips to ensure a Good Hair Day 1

If there is one aspect of my ‘beauty routine’ that will guarantee whether I feel good or bad about myself, it’s my hair. It is pretty much the first thing that people will notice when they see you like your hair is more visible than say your make-up at a distance. I always notice others’ … Read more

Blowing away the cobwebs of 2016 – our family walk at Deeping Lakes

Family fun

One of our favourite things to do over the New Year is to get out for a family walk if the weather permits. We wrap up warm and head off on an adventure. Despite the cold weather, it’s actually still been quite sunny recently and the winter sun is always so nice – especially for … Read more

Beanie Boy and Jelly Bean make EasiYo Greek Yoghurt at home

easiyo

What is EasiYo? EasiYo is a ‘make it yourself’ yoghurt maker which has more nutritional benefits than shop-bought yoghurt. There are no artificial colours or flavours and no stabilisers in EasiYo, delivering all the benefits of homemade goodness. EasiYo is also gluten free and vegetarian. One of my little men didn’t like the taste initially but … Read more

Live your dream for a day with #SunPatDreams Competition

#SunPatDreams

Everybody has a dream! {Is it just me or does anyone else hear the guy from Pretty Woman in their head right now? “Hey, what’s your dream?”} Everyone has a dream right? When I was younger I didn’t dream of being a popstar or travelling the world, I didn’t set my sights on being a … Read more

4 Reasons to Go Swimming with Your Kids Regularly

Swimming

Swimming is something that most people can find a place to do regularly, fairly cheaply, and is one of the best sports there is to do as a family. As a mum, one of the best things you can do to help your kids learn to swim well and feel good in the water is … Read more

The Beans making the most of Bluestone Activities

Bluestone Wales

Normally when you get rain on your holiday it pretty much ruins it if you’re in the UK but at Bluestone Wales, it didn’t matter one bit. Sure enough, sunshine would have been a bonus but it certainly wasn’t a necessity. Bluestone Village Centre After a great night’s sleep, we awoke on our first morning … Read more

Tips for Helping Your Kids Learn Healthy Habits

Healthy eating

As a parent, it’s probably one of your top priorities to help your kids learn healthy habits that they’ll hang on to for life. America is plagued with health problems that are byproducts of years of unhealthy eating, so it’s important to teach healthy habits as early as possible so your kids have a better … Read more