Picking out the right gift for someone can be a tricky business!  What you like might not be to their taste.  We all have our own ideas about things and personal preferences after all!  Fortunately, you really can’t go wrong with a buyagift voucher. Either you choose one of thousands of handpicked experiences or youRead more

The closer it gets to Christmas the more my stress levels seem to rise. It’s always an insurmountable task getting everything ready in time! There is so much pressure to have a picture-perfect home ready for visitors. You never quite know when someone might drop in unexpectedly with a gift or to deliver a ChristmasRead more

We were sent three Record Breakers Books by Carlton Books.  These are ideal presents for Christmas.  Parents really can’t beat giving the gift of knowledge at Christmas.  Many of us are attempting to follow the four gift guide this Christmas.  Parents aim to give children something they want, something they need, something to wear andRead more

When I was at secondary school, I studied French. I really found it hard to get a handle on the language. We seemed to spend ample time reading books, without much in the way of practical work. Lots of writing down our verbs and tenses not having real conversations. I think it bored me halfRead more

It is inevitable with the extra socialising that the run up to Christmas can get messy!  I was delighted to be sent a selection of Dr. Beckmann stain removal products to review.  They have already come in so handy.  There is enough stress as we approach Christmas.  So its nice having products like this toRead more

I found this Christmas much harder to buy for the boys.  They still like the idea of having lots of surprises to open.  But now they are 9 and 11 I just don’t know what to get.  They are in that in-between age which is difficult to please.  Plus, they don’t stand on ceremony lettingRead more

The world population keeps growing, a population of 11.2 billion is forecast for 2100.  So, it is likely that more of us will end up living closer together.  We find this especially so in cities where space is scarce.  It really comes as no surprise than that an eighth of homes are flats!  But thatRead more

I must confess I was intrigued when I was offered a bunch of bananas to review!  Yes, these are no ordinary bananas I will admit.  But rather they act as very colourful containers hiding fun new characters.  BANDAI have launched with six bright colours so far!  Just look how vibrant they are. My boys couldn’tRead more

I love Christmas, the build-up and family traditions.  It really is the most wonderful time of the year!  But I tend to take it for granted that my mum will be available to cook the dinner.  She always does such an incredible job.  But this year things will be different.  My mum is having anRead more

I think you will be more successful if you run your blog like a business.  Not everyone would agree, but in my mind, I try whenever possible.  I guess when I first started blogging eight years ago it wasn’t something I took as seriously.  However, as time has gone by, I have realized the moreRead more