Get organised with these homemade label ideas
If you’re decluttering and reorganising your shelves and cupboards, why not try making your own labels. Here’s homemade label ideas for different items
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How to make your own bird fat balls for feeders
We’re lucky to live in the countryside and have plenty of wildlife and birds around. Of course when I’ve done the hour long annual birdwatch survey that’s when all the birds disappear. We can get a good variety of birds too,…
Gardening tips for those who hate gardening but love gardens
I definitely took after my mum when it comes to gardening. She hated gardening although had no choice but to do it herself (until we were old enough to let loose with edging shears and lawn mower). She also paid…
Twice baked stuffed sweet potatoes
Sweet potatoes might be healthier for you than normal potatoes, but I’m generally not a fan. The OH and N won’t eat them at all (they get wise even if I try and mash them in with other potato), so…
First tennis team win and fostering team spirit
I loved playing in sports teams when I was a child – from secondary school I did hockey and netball, plus a bit of basketball later on, as well as playing in tennis and squash teams. I think it’s so…
Weight loss challenge for 2019 and on
Another year means another weight loss aim. This time I’m determined to do it and it’s been going well so far 2 weeks in. I’ve been through phases where I’ve been overweight and it’s certainly an issue on the female…
Big bike little bike. Bike gears explained to kids
One of the biggest things in a child’s early life is learning to ride a bike. We made sure that we started N early on a balance bike and I swear by these. By the time he was 4 he…
Kids eating out in restaurants
It would never have occured to me not to take N into restaurants. But sometimes the media gets hold of stories about restaurants who refuse children entry. Or you hear stories of children running around while their parents don’t seem…
How to make candy apples – great for gifts or parties
Make these fun candy apples – as gifts or as a party activity Autumn arrives and everyone things about halloween and bonfire night. Along with both events comes sweet treats, and toffee apples. Personally I’m not a fan of toffee…
Go retro – microwave chocolate blancmange recipe
A quick and convenient 1970s retro style chocolate blancmange recipe made in the microwave which make washing up much easier.
Great party bag fillers for 8 to 9 year olds
Once children hit the tween years, the parties of their younger days sometimes make way for smaller gatherings and maybe friends going out for a fun activity rather than a party. But party bags are still usually high on their…