The First Day of School
The first day of school is a huge milestone for both a child and a parent and this year sees Eliza start school. Having seen … Read more
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Choosing the perfect family car
When we Sebastian arrived in 2013 one thing became very clear and very quickly – we needed a bigger car. I had been really looking … Read more
Reclaiming the Living Room
I last redecorated the living room and bought new furniture for it 6 years ago and 3 babies later it is looking tired, worn and … Read more
Benefits of Reward Credit Cards
After getting into a bit of a financial mess when I was younger thanks to taking on too much credit without any proper financial advice … Read more
The Dangers of Second Hand Smoke #brakesonsmoking
I was brought up in a smoking household which was something I detested. I have an overriding memory of constantly nagging my parents to stop … Read more
The problem with a January Birthday
Five of my six children have birthdays in the middle of the year and despite me grumbling that it makes for an expensive time of … Read more
A treat for me!
Living in a house full of boys I am used to them obsessing over sport. Of course football is the number one choice in our … Read more
Finally – New Carpets!
When referring to our house I often mention that we bought it as a “doer-upper” – 10 years in and we are still doing it … Read more
An accident at work
A few years ago when I worked for a well known supermarket I was injured after a colleague accidentally lowered a pallet of carrier bags … Read more
Embrace Every Moment
I know only too well how quickly time flies and I cannot quite believe I am the mother of two fully grown adults, a teen … Read more