My boys really enjoy reading. They like a variety of subject matter. My eldest especially likes to mix things up a bit and not just read story books. He is very knowledgeable about things and I put it down to his extensive reading material. I wanted to introduce you all to the Paperscapes Books asRead more
Here are some ideas so your all set for your big date on the 14th of February. We have planned a romantic meal out and I really can’t wait! Lately I have been so tired and lethargic I know I need to make more of an effort for my husband. All I ever want toRead more
This is a question I often ask myself. So far in the rooms we have updated we have opted for laminate flooring. We are on a budget after all and it’s the cheaper option by a considerable margin. But despite those cost savings, is it the right choice? Real wood floors have lots of advantagesRead more
My mum had quite a big operation back in December so whilst she has been recovering, we have had no babysitter for date nights! We feel like we are long overdue a break from the kids. How awful do I sound haha! But for Valentines it would be nice to do something extra special likeRead more
Car journeys with my boys aren’t particularly fun! They seem to argue more in the confined space of a car than anywhere else. Sometimes we try and change things around a bit and keep one up front so we can split them up! But they still manage to drive each other nuts from that distance. Read more
In May last year we went to Florida so the boys could discover the magic of Disney. The only thing was that holiday came at a price. We spent £8,000 to make those dreams come true. I don’t begrudge the cost as such, it really was a holiday of a lifetime. But the problem isRead more
In our house we have a total of 20 radiators. We have had some new ones fitted but a fair few are the original ones that came with the house when we bought it in 2014. I think the previous owners had each radiator fitted a while ago too. The radiators don’t look very modernRead more
Sleepovers can be stressful! You need to make sure you properly prepare for them. It’s best to go in to one with low expectations. Don’t presume everyone will fall asleep at the usual time. As children get older, they seem to have this amazing ability to resist sleep when amongst friends. Even if we haveRead more
2019 I have decided to focus more on our house renovation projects. As much as holidays to far flung destinations are wonderful, we spend most of our time at home. After our trip to Dubai I will be saving to do another bathroom. I want our house to start to look better. Some rooms areRead more
With Christmas out the way its time to focus on the next special occasion on the calendar, Valentines. The 14th of February will be upon us before we realise. It seems like Christmas was ages ago already! My husband and I don’t always go big on gifts, I find him very difficult to buy for. Read more