5 Negative Impacts Domestic Violence has on Children

Domestic Violence

Domestic violence is a crime and should be dealt with through criminal lawyers. It can take on many shapes, including constant arguing, verbal and physical abuse, assault, intimidation, threats, etc. But if you think it only affects people directly involved in it, meaning the spouses, then you’re wrong. Domestic violence has negative impacts on innocent … Read more

6 Things to Do to Keep Romance Alive After Having Kids

Romance after kids

The transition from being a partner to a parent can be a tough and challenging one. Don’t be surprised if you find yourself running errands, trying to get everything done and not lose your mind in the process. In the midst of it all, romance definitely takes a backseat- but guess what? It doesn’t have … Read more

Valentine’s Date Night courtesy of the kids and M&S #ad

Valentines at home with M&S

I’m pleased to say that Simon and I are a couple who celebrate Valentine’s every year and each year it has taken on a different form. Anything from a trip to London to see The Lion King to meals out or more commonly since becoming parents, meals at home. This year has been another ‘first’ … Read more

4 Ways to Take Care of Your Marriage While Also Taking Care of Your Children

When you have children with your partner it should bring you closer together. However, the responsibility of taking care of your children can also make it extremely difficult to maintain the same levels of intimacy. You may start to find that your relationship moves towards a friendship, or that you’re beginning to miss the spark … Read more

#10yearanniversary – 24 hours in Stratford-upon-Avon

On the 9th June 2017, Hubby and I celebrated our 10th Wedding Anniversary, it’s unbelievable to think that we have been married for 10 years already, where does the time go? During our 10 years of marriage we have only stayed away from home 2-3 times without the children, unless you count the odd date … Read more

045/366 – Who said romance was dead?

Having only just returned from our weekend away to France I didn’t think it was fair to ask someone to babysit again so that we could go out for the evening on Valentines so instead I transformed our dining room from my office/workshop into a romantic little haven to surprise Hubby when he came home … Read more