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
I think it’s important to encourage a good relationship between children and reading so we like to start our children off young with their books. With each of the children we have begun reading to them whilst they are still young babies and have made reading a story part of their bedtime routine. So far, … Read more
Being a stay at home Mum means I spend a LOT of time in the home with the children so I want it to be a place I enjoy, somewhere I feel relaxed, happy, safe and secure. I am pleased to say that I love my lounge, it is such a calming room and even … Read more
Decorating your home on a budget can be difficult, especially if you are trying to achieve a high end finish. However, there are some simple and low cost ways to make the room appear richer and more luxurious. With some careful planning and a bit of creativity, you can make just about any room in … Read more
Mum does know best. But that does not mean getting things done is never stressful. In-between doing the cooking, cleaning or running the kids to wherever they need to be, it is important to get your down time. There are many ways you can relax and make things at home easier, so take a look … Read more
I have always said that I love a challenge, I used to think that just meant my children but last week I received an email asking if I would like to take part in a competition on MoneySupermarket.com called Room For Improvement. They would give me £50 to revamp a room of my choice in … Read more
Waking up at home this morning was lovely, I had missed how Little Bean and Beanie Boy would wake me up each morning with a kiss and a cuddle. This morning they were so excited to have us home and wanted to give their baby brother a big kiss and cuddle too. Look at how … Read more
I used to have an office, not a playroom/office, not a bedroom/office and not a dining room/office. I had a fully functioning office and dare I say it, I miss it!
We have been living in our house for 2 years now and there is one room, in particular, that has never really worked and that’s our dining room. When we planned each room there were two rooms left downstairs, one which is designed to be a study and the other larger room as the dining … Read more