Winter has definitely arrived now and I can feel it! Due to this, I know that our heating bills will soon start to rise rapidly. I have two children and work from home so we are in the house a great deal.
Read MoreThere are a hundred and one ways to make your wardrobe look expensive. Wearing the right kind of jewellery is perhaps the top choice to create a world of difference in your everyday wear. No matter what season or what type of outfit you have, with the right pieces of accessories and jewellery, everything can instantly appear more expensive than they really are. Even those essential items you have in your closet like tees and jeans, you can take them up a notch with the right earrings, necklaces and rings.
Read MoreLast year I shared some great Italian films to watch on Amazon Prime. Italian movies and shows are a great way to practice your Italian and learn about Italian culture. And if you struggle to understand you can easily add the English subtitles and watch in your native language.
Read MoreAs someone who does two different school runs every morning and afternoon I’m spending a lot of time in my car! Combined with running my own business it’s often tempting to try and multitask and answer queries or emails whilst on the go.
You would think as we all know it’s illegal to use your phone while driving that this wouldn’t be an issue today. However, the number of road accidents in which mobiles are a factor has increased by 24% in five years!
So how much should we be checking our screens and just how much difference does it make to your reaction times?
Read MoreThis is one of those uncomfortable moments when you have to write about something you know you need to improve!
I was asked by Vizualize to reflect on how much time I spend at a screen and talk about my findings!
If you’re someone who works at a computer or even on your phone you will know the hours spent looking at a screen are unlikely to be good for you.
My iPhone actually tells me each week how my screen time activity is going, if it’s more or less than the previous week and whether I was productive or just scrolling Facebook!
Read MoreYour personal information should stay just that way - personal. So when it comes to the online world, there’s a whole host of individuals who are merely waiting for you to be vulnerable in order to steal your information for blackmail or to commit other fraudulent activities. Here are some tips to help protect yourself and your personal information online.
Read MoreIf like me Halloween has crept up on you. (did you see what I did there!) .
For us it seems to be a combination of a late half term, Guy Fawkes night being around the corner. My two children have also been ill for what seems like the whole of September. All this has knocked me off my normally organised schedule and here we are, Halloween is tomorrow!
Read MoreMoving house can be incredibly overwhelming and stressful, especially if you try to do it alone. Although it can be expensive to hire help and assistance, sometimes it’s the best route to take. Whether you’re struggling when it comes to time or you don’t think you’ll be able to lift the heavy items, you may be surprised how much difference they can make.
Read MoreHomeownership: When Hiring a Contractor Is Necessary
There are many odd jobs around the home that the average homeowner can do on their own. However, when a repair or addition requires a skill achieved through experience, it's best to hire a contractor or licensed professional.
Read MoreIn your household you always welcome the idea of new languages and diverse cultures, but how can you make the most of your passions? For you it is so important that your children are brought up in a world that is bursting with vibrancy and wide beliefs.
Read MoreAre you worried about your child’s future? This is perfectly normal considering the the uncertainty regarding Brexit and other factors. However, this should not stop you from making future plans, and if anything thinking ahead is probably the best thing you can do in this financial climate.
Read MoreCreating a home just how you like it takes time. It can be a daunting process! There’s so much advice out there and because we all move more regularly than previous generations we never know if we are investing in a change for us or a change for its saleability.
Our home was a mix of very bright decor and bodged repairs when we bought it. What we’ve learnt in the last few years of updating it is that there are 5 main things that make a difference whether you’re planning to stay or sell.
Read MoreDo you wish you could bring more natural light in to your home?
Our ground floor is quite dark so I’m always conscious of this. We’ve combated the issue in several ways and they make such an impact.
Read MoreAt the moment I am looking at a very miserable, brown Winter garden. Nothing is growing and I can’t imagine how it could be transformed!
However I do this every year and it always amazes me how such little touches can create magic even in my small London garden.
These are the things I’m going to get on with in the next month and I advise you to start here!
Read MoreMoving house is definitely one of the most stressful things you can do in your life. It is thought to be one of the toughest after divorce or loss!
Living in London with renting, buying, changes in family size, we have unfortunately moved a lot of times. Maybe 6 now in 10 years! Each time we move I remember a part of the process that I never want to do by myself again.
Thankfully there are various ways you can make your life easier and these are my top tips for an easier transition.
Read MoreWith the parliamentary vote on Theresa May’s Brexit Deal meant to be taking place TODAY. Then chaos has taken over once again and it’s now delayed! I thought this would be a good time to reassess this question!
Why should I learn a language post Brexit? This was a very popular article last time it was published so I thought I would share again today and see how we feel about it now, almost a year later!
Read MoreWho knows what the future holds? There’s no way we can tell what is in-store for us in our lives, no matter how much we may want to know. As a result, there’s no way to know exactly what we need to be prepared for in our lives. That’s why it pays to try to be prepared for every possible eventuality. Hopefully, we then aren’t too thrown off by any emergencies or unexpected situations, and we are able to respond in a very healthy and proactive way.
Read MoreLast week we were invited to the stunning Cutty Sark Ship in Greewich.
We’ve been many times with our 6 year old Son. It’s truly one of the best attractions in London.
However last week we went to try and new activity for the little ones. Toddler Time!
Read MoreAs a mamma of a little girl I have to really resist the swathes of pink and dolls every time I visit a toy shop.
I’m not against her playing with ‘Girls toys’ but sometimes the pink aisle is very overwhelming!
Luckily my daughter wants to be a fire woman and her favourite colour is blue so I think she knows her own mind anyway!
Read MoreBuying for children is always a balance between what they want; usually something noisy and plastic! What their friends are allowed, Xboxes, and the gifts you would like to give them!
Then throw in the over generous, well meaning relatives and no wonder we all get stressed about this time of year!
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