The warmer weather is here and my wardrobe needs updating. Every summer I buy clothes but somehow, by the following year, I have nothing to wear! I am too hot in my jeans, even with flip flops so I need some new summer dresses! Love The Sales has some great bargains on there website. They pick the best sales around and have them all in one place. Buying things in the sales doesn’t seem as naughty and it means I [click here to read on]
My friend is getting married next year and I am honoured to be a bridesmaid! I have only been a bridesmaid once before. It was a wonderful day but, as I was 39 weeks pregnant, I couldn’t fully let my hair down. I am looking forward to dancing the night away and drinking prosecco this time around. It has been exciting being involved in the planning. My friend looked stunning when we went wedding dress shopping and I am looking [click here to read on]
We love watching DVDs and they are a lifesaver on long car journeys! Bob has a great collection, many of which were mine from before she was born. I am a big Disney fan! Now that Bob is older she loves it when we have a movie night! We buy popcorn and pick n mix and snuggle together to watch a film. Bob is still a bit young but I am looking forward to when we can all enjoy a [click here to read on]
I always worry about being able to speak the language when I visit places in other countries. I like to make an effort to learn some of the language as I feel rude expecting people to speak English in their own country. I studied French for 5 years at high school and although my French is quite rusty it comes back to me when I use it on a daily basis. By the time our holiday in Disneyland Paris came [click here to read on]
In some households, cooking is a difficult topic. It’s not uncommon to hear from young adults, or older ones too, that they can’t cook. There is no such thing as not being able to cook. It’s not a skill that people have from birth; it is something that you develop, just like chefs have. In short, don’t worry if your first recipes don’t taste or look like they are supposed to. With practice, you’ll get better. Additionally, the favourite excuse [click here to read on]
We love our family days out and activities. They are a great way to spend some quality time together. Of course, the car journey can be a bit stressful, at least on the way there, but it is definitely worth the effort. If you have a good day, the chances are the kids will be far quieter on the journey home because they are worn out. We’ve found that the key to having a good family day out is preparation. [click here to read on]
Life as a busy mom can be rough. From the illusion of having it all, from career goals to the demands of motherhood, staying on top of everything is no small feat. We’ve compiled a list of apps, perfectly suited to the mom who does everything, keeping you focused on work, family and, of course, some much-needed “me time.” Mint This popular personal finance app is essential for helping you keep track of everything from your account balances, to setting [click here to read on]