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A portrait of my kiddos, once a week for a year. Running a little behind, these should have been up last week but we were away – four kiddos who...
Month: July 2016
Sofas, memories and family life
When I was little, I always dreamed of a house of my own. Of how I’d decorate it, and the furniture I’d choose. A favourite rainy day activity was to...
Discover your garden furniture style
Now that the sun is finally shining, our garden is where we spend 90% of our time. Through the summer months, it really does become an extension of our living...
The decline of outdoor play
One of the things I loved the most when I was a child was playing outside. I grew up in a little village, and right behind my Dad’s house were...
A capsule wardrobe for a festival
I’m not known for packing light, even though until recently we didn’t have a car, meaning we often went on holiday by train, trying to pack only what I needed...
15 fantastic crafts to keep your kids busy this summer!
Even though my kids don’t go to school, we still usually take the summer ‘off’ – we’re generally busy with holidays, catching up with friends, summer activities and {hoepfully} enjoying...
Smoothies for hot summer days
I’ve been making a conscious effort lately to inject a little more goodness into our diets, as well as cutting down on the amount of sugar and junk we’ve been...
Introducing Creo Glass
When you’re planning a new kitchen, I’m sure you’re like me – spend hours getting inspiration on Pinterest, picking just the right design and layout, figuring in how you can...
A day at the river with HUGGIES® Little Swimmers®
I’m not sure what’s going on with the weatehr this summer, but we’ve had day after day of rain. We’ve been for a few {soggy} days out and gotten rained...
Creating our dream pet
We’ve had an assortment of pets over the years as a family…rabbits, guinea pigs, chickens, fish, hamsters and cats. Currently, we have 2 cats and 1 guinea pig and kiddos...
5 Simple Actions to Get Fit After Having a Baby
Getting back to your pre-pregnancy weight is no easy task and, as with anyone seeking to get into shape, requires plenty of self-discipline and consistency – not so straightforward with...
Your guide to cutting energy costs at home
Heating and powering a family home can set you back a small fortune, but the good news is, there are relatively simple steps you can take to bring your spending...
Recipe | Mexican Salad
It’s always so much easier to eat healthily when the weather is warm. Once the sun starts shining, I usually start craving salad. Our meal plans get switched from heavy,...