5 Steps to Cool Kids Bedrooms

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5 Steps to Cool Kids Bedrooms

5 Steps to Cool Kids Bedrooms

We've recently redecorated our Son's bedroom. We last did this when he was a baby! At the time we used jungle wall murals but now he's nearly 6 years old it's time for a change.

We thought we would update his room to reflect the little man he's becoming. I wanted to get his input as to what he would like to see in his room but also choose things that can be adapted easily should he change his mind or outgrow any colours or theme quicker than expected. 

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Festive Christmas Fettuccine Recipe for the Holiday Season with Wildgrain Pasta

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Festive Christmas Fettuccine Recipe for the Holiday Season with Wildgrain Pasta

Are you searching for a great dish for the holiday season to cook on Christmas Eve or for entertaining over New Year? Try our Fettuccine with Wildgrain pasta and bread boxes.

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How To Comfort Your Child Through Their Eczema

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How To Comfort Your Child Through Their Eczema

National Eczema Week 2022 – Sept 13-18

This week is National Eczema Week so as both of my children have suffered with this; and sometimes still do. I thought I would share how we’ve created a comforting routine for them that helps manage the worst of their flare ups.

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10 Reasons Your Baby's Not Sleeping and How to Cope With It - Guest Post by Brigitte Evans

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10 Reasons Your Baby's Not Sleeping and How to Cope With It - Guest Post by Brigitte Evans

10 Reasons Your Baby's Not Sleeping and How to Cope With It - Guest Post by Brigitte Evans

You’ve been up several times already. Your body is pushed to the edge, exhausted, and you really feel like breaking down because your baby’s upset, and you can’t calm them down, and you feel like a bad parent for just wanting some peace and quiet, for not knowing how to make them stop crying. And then it keeps happening night after night and your tired body can barely function from all the stress and the weariness. It’s probably safe to say that you’re getting a little desperate, but don’t worry. We’re here for you, and the first thing you need to know is this: it’s going to be okay. You’re a good parent, and your baby is going to be okay. Now let’s see how we can get you both a good night’s sleep.

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Best Things to Do in Verona for a Short Break

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Best Things to Do in Verona for a Short Break

Verona is a city in the north of Italy, in the Veneto region. It’s actually the biggest city in Veneto, just before Venice.

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5 Things to do in Ischia

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The stunning island of Ischia is going through a global rebrand right now. Once only visited by discerning Italians and Germans this wonderful spot at the edge of the Gulf of Naples is often missed by holidaymakers.

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How to Cook Tagliatelle with Gorgonzola 

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How to Cook Tagliatelle with Gorgonzola 

Pasta with Gorgonzola is a super quick and easy meal. Make with just a few ingredients and it takes less than 15 mins. Perfect for when you have guests!

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WIN! Jana Reinhardt handmade sterling silver elephant necklace!

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WIN! Jana Reinhardt handmade sterling silver elephant necklace!

We know that the last few months have been tough on everyone, so this week we have a lovely gift for you to WIN. Either for yourself, you deserve it! Or to give to someone else.

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Learn languages quicker by utilising your long term memory

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Learn languages quicker by utilising your long term memory

LearnLanguages24 provides lifetime access to online courses that have 7000 foreign words and phrases, which is at least twice as much as other providers.

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Teaching kids about money – it’s easier than you think!

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Teaching kids about money – it’s easier than you think!

What kind of relationship does your child have with money? Do they always spend their birthday money? Do they love heading to the shop to spend money on sweets? Do they know where money comes from?

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Ensuring Your Child Stays Motivated to Learn While Schools are Closed

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Ensuring Your Child Stays Motivated to Learn While Schools are Closed

In the United Kingdom and many other parts of the World, schools are currently closed, which is quite challenging for both parents and their children. It’s important that, despite your child’s age, they continue to stimulate their brains in a productive and educational way.

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Why is Reading so Important for Children?

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Why is Reading so Important for Children?

Reading is a vital element of any child’s learning journey. It’s one of the first things they learn how to do when they start school and something that is included across all subjects every day.

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Exploring Mindfulness with Your Child

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Exploring Mindfulness with Your Child

Mindfulness is all about focussing more closely on the present moment, acknowledging what’s going on around us, as well as how we’re feeling and what we’re thinking.

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How to make money from home with the Genius Blogger Toolkit

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How to make money from home with the Genius Blogger Toolkit

Since many of you, my lovely readers have been furloughed, I’ve been asked a lot of questions about how I make money working from home.

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Stay at Home Survival for Families

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Stay at Home Survival for Families

When 2020 started, no one could have predicted this. And I don’t even have to explain what “this” is.

I hope you and your loved ones are staying well. But even if you are well…

It doesn’t mean this isn’t hard for you. It can still be hard when everything is changing every day.

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