A Post About Me

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You know I used to write about me and my family on my blog and surprisingly people used to read it. Then I got this strange idea in my head that why would anyone be interested in me, so started to write more and more about things they might be interested in. If I am … Read more

Is yours one of the Happy Families?

Happy Families Personalised Gift Edition

We all know that family time is so important, and what better way to make it special than giving it the personal touch. That is what they have done at Go For it Games who specialise in good little games and special editions – including fames for a special birthday milestone and the Happy Families … Read more

How to do Yoga when you are worried about Leaks

Diary Doll pants helping women with leaks be more cinfident

Yoga is good for core stability, strength, flexibility, relaxation, de-stressing and balancing for body, mind and soul. But one thing that worries me about doing Yoga is what happens when it is the time of the month. I have awfully heavy periods and tend to leak – which could result in things being VERY embarrassing. … Read more

Sun Newspaper Holidays July 2016

Sun Newspaper Holidays May 2016

The Sun Holidays from £15 are back! Regular readers will know that I enjoy many a Sun Holiday and share the codes needed to make a bargain break possible. The Sun Holidays may not be as cheap as they first sound they are a lot less than paying full price – especially as I always … Read more

How to make Pesto Sauce in a Nutribullet

pesto sauce in a nutribullet

Pesto Sauce is so easy to make.  I just used our Nutribullet. The following explains how. Making the Family Healthier My family and I have been making small, realistic steps to help change our lifestyles. The children have done really well to cut out not only fizzy drinks but cordials too. Now they only have … Read more

Books for School Library

Reading is a very valuable skill and one I really treasure. I have become even more aware of what a great gift it is since watching my youngest son struggle to get to grips with it quiet as easily as my older children. But get to grips he has – my heart swells with so … Read more

RHS Malvern Spring Festival Family Day

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RHS Malvern Spring Festival 2016 Family Day The Three Counties Showground is set in the picturesque backdrop of the Malvern Hills with Competitions, floral displays from the UK’s best nurseries, information and advice on growing and cookery demonstrations, awards, celebrity talks, children’s entertainment and everything you could possibly need for spring on sale! I went … Read more

Things to Consider for a Yoga Retreat

Things to Consider for a Yoga Retreat

Do you find it difficult to relax? I know I do, even if I make free time for myself I find my mind goes into overdrive about what needs doing, or I should could be doing instead of doing nothing. This can even be the cause of sleep problems I should imagine. Well you may … Read more

The Fire Station Cheltenham

Charred cauliflower, tahini and pomegrante at The Fire Station Cheltenham

The Fire Station Cheltenham reopened its doors last night 110 years after it was originally built. The old Edwardian Fire Station has been transformed into a premium bar and restaurant. The Fire Station Cheltenham has had extensive restoration work and being renovated to blend in the old and the new. For example the fire station … Read more

DIY Bathroom Redesign on a Budget

Bathroom on a Budget

If you read my previous post on DIY Bathroom Redesign you will know that we didn’t really have a choice about replacing our bath because it leaked and water went through the ceiling! Not being able to afford to plan a budget for the bathroom (because there was no way we could save that amount … Read more