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You regularly clean your home, but are you doing it properly? Are you cleaning in a way that ensures maximum cleanliness (without an overwhelming amount of work) to avoid the build up of general dirt and, as a result, allergens in your home? Here are 7 expert cleaning tips, that you don’t have to be an expert to implement as you clean your …
If you have kids (or have ever had little ones round to visit for a few hours) you’ll know that mess is created almost instantly. Every toy they own seems to end up on the floor, under the sofa, on top of kitchen surfaces and in the bathroom, which is why it’s important to think carefully about storage solutions – …
Just because you don’t have the time to be out in your garden constantly working on it, doesn’t mean you can’t have an impressive garden full of flowers. If you are short of time what you need are low maintenance plants. A low maintenance garden doesn’t have to be a boring garden; it can still add colour and interest to …
Christmas is now so close that I can almost smell the Turkey. I adore Christmas and I’m so excited to experience it this year with Baby. She is a almost three and is loving the preparations so far; I can only imagine what she will be like on the big day. B&Q kindly offered to collaborate with us to give our …
Your garden can act as a valuable asset to your property. If you’re thinking of selling your house then you should always make sure that the exterior of your home looks as good as the interior. Here are eight ways to improve your garden to add value to your home. 1. Look after your flower beds Try to keep your …
If you ask ten people which room in their house was most important to them, you would probably get a few different answers. The answers depends on their lifestyle and where they like to spend most time. I don’t spend much time in the kitchen, so a fancy kitchen full of gadgets would be a little wasted on me. I …
If you could have a dream makeover any room in your house, which would you choose? Bizarrely, I would choose the room that is actually in need of a makeover least of all, Baby’s bedroom. When she moved into her new bedroom about a year ago, we decorated her new room for her and I actually really love it. However, …
The fabulous Home and Interiors brand Houseology recently sent Baby a statement Vitra Eames Elephant Stool to add some excitement to her bedroom. Let’s face it you can’t get much more exciting than having an elephant in your bedroom!. This is not just an Elephant stool, but an Elephant stool with history. First created by the Eames brothers in 1945, as …
We all adore reading in our house and Baby is certainly no exception. She loves being read to and has amassed a huge selection of books already in her two and a half years. A friend of mine found a gorgeous old open fronted bookcase on ebay and I have wanted one ever since. My friend’s is so lovely, but I …
For a couple of weeks now I have had my own workspace. No longer am I balancing my keyboard on the arm of the couch, no, I have a bona-fide mini office. I love seeing people’s workspaces, so I thought I would share mine with you all today I stole a corner of our living room, that was just a toy …
Have you heard of Tiger? I hadn’t until they invited me to their Basingstoke store to do a spot of shopping, how kind! Tiger is a Dutch brand originating in Copenhagen in 1995 and they now have over 400 stores across 21 European countries. Their ethos is offering customers great value, stylish products, in a fun and pleasant environment. Tiger really is …
Having a child changes your life in every way imaginable, one being changes to your home. I don’t know about you, but our house is full of Baby’s things. While we may long for a less cluttered and more sophisticated room to relax in during the evenings, it is still her home too and I think should still reflect her (to …
I have been asked by Hiscox to share a feature of our home that holds a sentimental attachment for me and which represents us as a family. I have chosen our picture wall (even though it is not finished). We are a photography obsessed family and I love the eclectic look of photo walls, with their mismatched frames and sentimental treasures. …
Our house is full! There is no doubt having children means an instant increase in ‘stuff’ and we are, quite frankly, bursting at the seams. I think one of the worst hit places is our bedroom; everything gets put in there, especially when we have guests stay over. I long for an organised and tranquil space, in which to relax. However, …
I recently heard about a blogger competition organised by Principality and it really stuck a chord with me. They simply asked; What Does Home Mean To You? The reason for it striking a chord, is that home is really important to me. I suppose I have always been a homebody and home is somewhere that I feel safe and loved. Since becoming …
Mr Hubby Reviews As you can probably imagine, a house with two dogs, a small person and two messy adults can become dirty quite quickly; especially with the weather we tend to have in this country. As our front door leads in to the hall and then the kitchen, muddy footprints mean the floors need regular cleaning. This was traditionally …
I was recently introduced to Izabela Peters, an award-winning UK designer, producing exclusive products for the home, children, early years and more. Based in the North West of England, their boutique workshops produce a fabulous range of high quality products. Refreshingly Izabela Peters have a completely hands-on, in-house policy, meaning none of the design or production is outsourced. I chose this gorgeous round Bean …
Last year we spent a lot of time and effort creating Baby’s own garden; securely fenced off from the rest of our garden and housing her playhouse and slide. She has the perfect haven, away from our dogs. After months of not being used, the playhouse and the bits and bobs in the garden, are in need of a bit …
Our house gets messy pretty quickly; with a toddler and two dogs it seems as if it is a constant battle to keep things in order. Spring is upon us and Mr Hubby has been at home a little more than usual, so we decided to give our house a little Spring spruce up. Neither Mr Hubby or I would …
Baby received a lovely gift in the post this week from Puddy Jax, who sell the most gorgeous gifts for little people. Teeny Beanies are quality handmade bean bags for children. There are lots of different animals to choose from; Woolly Sheep, Bernie Bunny, Melvin Monkey, Horace Horse, Bumble Bee, Henry Hippo, Digby Dog, Peggy Pig, Florence Fairy, Dotty Ladybird, Dizzy Dinosaur, Milky …
Baby is a VERY lucky Baby, as last week an incredible new bed arrived for her. We were asked by Worlds Apart to review the HelloHome StarBright Toddler Bed and how could we resist! Look how cute it is! The beautifully designed StarBright toddler bed has a gorgeous cloud design and inbuilt cloud nightlight, with starlight projection and side safety rails. There is …
Like many busy parents we struggle to keep on top of the cleaning and housework. To be fair Mr Hubby is far better than I, at keeping up to date with things, but we need help. A regular cleaner isn’t an option for us at the moment. So we were more than happy when Fantastic Cleaners asked if we would like to …
Baby recently moved into her big girl’s bed. We were doing some research into bed guards, when Mr Hubby came across Purple Daisies, The Bed Bumper. The Bed Bumper is an award-winning bed guard, completely made out of foam. Caroline kindly offered to send us some to try out. The Bed Bumper is a firm foam wedge, which requires no assembly …
Baby is in a transitional phase, she is almost ready to give up her highchair, but she is still a little unreliable at times…. So it was great timing when Wipe Easy Tablecloths asked if we would like to review an oilcloth tablecloth. They offer a wide choice of prints and lots of different size options. I picked this pink beach hut …
Using Old or New Moving Boxes When You Move Home Image by brownpau via Flickr When it comes to moving home, it can be one of the most stressful situations in which we find ourselves. Because of this, anything that we can do to relieve some of that stress is a welcome bonus. Many people who are looking to buy …
Something exciting happened recently in our house. Baby moved into her ‘big girl’s’ bed! Before I mourn the passing of her baby days, I wanted to share a review of the Classic Toddler Bed from Kiddicare. I thought this bed looked like a great option for Baby’s first bed, as the little side rails would still give her a bit of …
There have been some parts of this week, when the weather has been truly miserable. As a family we love being outside, going on adventures. While we try to go out for some fresh air even when it is pouring down, we are less inclined to go on day trips. With a toddler who is temperamental about wearing hats and …
It is becoming increasingly popular for people to work from home, even if it is only one or two days a week. Working from home can seem like such a great idea, but how do you make sure you don’t end up still in your PJ’s, watching Jeremy Kyle reruns at three o’clock in the afternoon? With fewer restrictions and no …
What to Look for in your Child’s First Bed The time to move on to a real bed can come all too quickly in a child’s life. Suddenly your baby boy or girl looks gargantuan in their cot; just when you got them to sleep on their own! A child’s bed certainly has its own benefits, however, not the least …
With Spring on the way, you might be thinking about making some changes to your living space. The promise of warmer weather will see many of us changing things up to breathe new life into our houses after a long, cold Winter. It is possible to freshen up a room with a few little pieces and tweaks. However, if you …
