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I don’t know about you, but in my life there’s always something that needs to be fetched, carried or delivered somewhere. There are only three of us in our house (well plus our dogs!), yet it still seems never ending. Although I’m pretty organised in terms of my work-life, I’m a bit of a domestic nightmare! My car is always …
If you’re a regular reader you will know that at the beginning of July we moved to France. Husband’s job took us across the channel for the next 5 years and I must admit one of the biggest draws for me was the house we would be getting. Our new house is 250m² compared to our old house of about …
A few months ago Baby started making a lot of noise at night: she was banging around so much. We came to the conclusion that she had finally outgrown her toddler bed and it was time to make the step to a proper single bed. She’s so tall for her age and it’s important that she has room to move around, as she …
When Baby born we decided to divide our garden in half. We have dogs and I was so worried about them all being in the same space. I wanted somewhere fenced off that Baby would be safe away from the dogs and so our brother-in-law created a fabulous fence to run alongside the path that divides our garden in two. …
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 – …
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 …
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 …
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, …
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 …
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 …
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 …
