You don’t have to spend a fortune on replacing uPVC when a coat (or two) of paint works just as well, for a fraction of the price. I have been working through all of the dark brown internal window frames in my house and painting them all white. The fresh, bright colour has completely transformed and lifted the space. The whole process takes a few days to complete, though I would recommend leaving the windows slightly open for as…
Yes, even our cleaning equipment needs a good wash every now and then! Especially so do our precious washing machines. You might be surprised to know how much mould and dirt can build up in our machines over the course of a few weeks or months. There are various methods for giving your washing machine a good clean and a plethora of different products you can use. The most natural and environmentally friendly method will almost always be white vinegar…
Deep cleaning the bathroom is one of my least favourite things! However, it does feel sooo good once it’s done and I can see my reflection sparking all around me. 🙂 In case anyone is curious as to how to do a deep clean on their bathroom then here is my method: Step 1: Declutter Remove everything from your bathroom! Shampoos, toys, floor matt, toiletries… etc. The only thing you want in there are your cleaning products. Step 2: Windows…
“I wish I could say it gets easier”. When I had a newborn baby, and even now with an almost two year old, people would always tell me that it only gets harder. When my baby started crawling people would say “now the trouble really starts!” As a first time parent I had no idea what to expect. The only thing I had to go on was seeing friends and family with babies and imagining it would be something like…
It all happened relatively fast. One minute I was talking to my sister about Isabelle really not sleeping well in her room, the next thing I knew we were in the midst of moving Isabelle out of the tiny baby room and into daddy’s big office, in an attempt to see if it helped her sleeping. Swaperoo fun! I am definitely a woman on a mission when it comes to my projects, and this was certainly a big one. No….
In order to sell the idea of a pink bedroom on my husband, I knew I’d need to incorporate some other colours. I looked all over the place for what might work as a compromise, whilst still remaining true to my vision. Instagram, Google and most importantly, Pintrest, were all my friends. I knew that I wanted a fairy/princess/ballet theme with lots of pink and whites. In fact, I would say that the Next range of kids fairy bed linen…
It seems that in the past few years each summer has been getting hotter with even longer heatwaves, but it might be that a summer with children or being pregnant just makes you more aware of it. A few weeks ago, the Met Office reported that the temperature had reached 33.9 degrees Celsius, making it not only the hottest day of the year so far, but also the hottest June day since 1976! With hundreds of Brits racing to the…
Crying is expected in a baby, but if you have a baby with colic, you might be in for a bit of a surprise. What is colic? Everyone knows that babies cry. But how much is normal, and how much is too much? The NHS defines colic as “excessive, frequent crying in a baby who appears to be otherwise healthy”. My definition: “hell”. It also states that colic is “a common problem that affects up to one in five babies”….
It’s a meal time and you have a hungry toddler. What are you going to give them? You won’t always be thinking terribly clearly, so it’s good to have a go-to list of options that you can prepare without thinking too much. Whether you’re trying to think of different foods to feed your fussy eater, or just looking for some new ideas, here are some toddler meals for breakfast, lunch, dinner and snack suggestions to help you on your way….
I have made a lot of attempts at various recipes for chocolate chip cookies before I finally settled on one which tastes amazing. Its only downfall is that it isn’t quite perfected yet. However, it’s by far the most delicious chocolate chip recipe I’ve tried. Remember that you can pre-roll your cookies and freeze them. When you fancy a couple just defrost for about 20m and then bake! 8oz unsalted butter 1 cup caster sugar 1/2 cup packed light brown…