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
Some time since the middle of the summer holidays we have had a sample of wallpaper cellotaped to the wall in our downstairs toilet. Tuesday was finally the day that we found the time to take it down and make it a more permanent fixture. Hubby has always said that he doesn’t really enjoy wallpapering … Read more
by Janice Haddon, managing director at Morgan Redwood Returning to work after maternity leave will bring out a range of issues to consider and a whole host of emotions to deal with. The practicalities will mean that a balance will need to be struck – and for us to be happy in life that needs … Read more
Drayton Manor Theme Park, near Tamworth, Staffordshire, will end its fantastic 2013 season with two nights of spectacular fireworks displays on Saturday 2nd and Sunday 3rd November. The fantastic fireworks and laser shows are set to music and last for 20 minutes, making them one of the biggest displays in the Midlands. With the fireworks … Read more
Pregnant women across Scotland are being urged to take-up the offer of the free flu vaccine to protect themselves and their baby ahead of the winter flu season. As the flu vaccine is delivered to GPs across the country, pregnant women are being reminded that catching flu can have serious consequences for expectant mothers. When … Read more
. . . deeeeelicious!! When my doorbell rang a couple of weeks ago and I answered the door to find the Tesco delivery man waiting for me with a bag containing 6 packs of Quality Street Green Triangle Desserts and nothing else. He didn’t say anything but I could see from the look on his … Read more
Pampers and UNICEF have come together for their eighth year running in their campaign to eliminate Maternal & Newborn Tetanus (MNT). So far the campaign has managed to eliminate MNT in 10 countries which is a huge achievement but we still have a long way to go. This time last week, I travelled down to … Read more
How cute are this big-eyed duo?! Really cute, that’s how cute. But today, they don’t look like this, they look heavy-eyed, a bit pale and they have very snotty noses, a horrible cough and a raging temperature. For the last week or so I have been struggling with a horrid cold and now it would … Read more
You can’t beat Boots this Christmas, they have such a huge range of Christmas Gifts to suit every member of the family, always at great prices and with some really good offers. Who can resist their 3 for 2 offers? You can start shopping early too since the 3 for 2 Mix & Match offers … Read more