Every year, on World Book Day, schools across the UK celebrate the value of reading – and many fundraise for our charity, Book Aid International, as part of their celebrations. In the last three years alone schools, libraries, nurseries and families like yours have raised over £350,000 for us on World Book Day – that’s … Read more
Looking to make a donation this Christmas to really make a difference in someone’s life? Checked out what your donations can do for these deserving girls with Right to Play. HEALTH £5 – Protect a child from preventable diseases Teaching children how diseases are spread and how they can be prevented is a crucial part … Read more
Christmas is a time of giving and next Friday (14th December) is Christmas Jumper Day with Save the Children. What better way to give than by purchasing a double whammy of a gift, not only does the person receiving it gets a gorgeous gift but each sale will donate money to Save the Children. This … Read more
Transitionary times are the best times to get through some decluttering. As winter approaches and the temperature drops, it’s the natural time to change out your summer clothes for warmer options. You may also be winterising your plants, storing some outdoor furniture, or bringing out blankets and winter decor. Since you’re transitioning anyway, it’s a … Read more
Lillie is a lucky girl, she gets invited to lots of sleepovers with her friends and Grandparents so she is getting quite adept at knowing what to pack. She has her bag packing down to a fine art and quite recently made a new addition to her sleepover kit in the form of a Secret … Read more
Renowned celebrity chef Jean-Christophe Novelli has whipped up a delicious gold-themed cupcake recipe to raise awareness and money as part of a leading cancer charity’s #BeBoldGoGold campaign for Childhood Cancer Awareness Month this September. The French chef, whose young son Valentino was diagnosed with a rare type of cancer at just eight weeks old, hopes … Read more
Today I am handing over the reins of the blog to my husband Simon to tell you a bit more about how he got into mountain biking and the difference it has made to his life . . . A bit about me I have always been a sporty person and for the majority of … Read more
During the Easter Holidays, we were invited over to Huntingdon to have a tour of the Magpas Air Ambulance base and meet a few members of their inspirational team. On the day that we visited it was a very misty morning which meant that visibility conditions were too low for the helicopter to fly. This … Read more
My Mum is the queen of bargain hunting in Charity Shops, she knows exactly where to look and what to look for. At one point I would say to her “ooh you look nice, where did you get that top/dress/coat” but I have learnt to stop asking because the answer is often “charity shop”. She … Read more