Are you in the mood for dancing? Perhaps you are inspired by Strictly Come Dancing? I had a look at the dictionary definition of dance. Apparently it means to move rhythmically to music, typically following a set sequence of steps. Of course some of us have more natural rhythm than others. My parents danced…
Stylish wellies have always gone on my wish-list but I have never bought any as they often seem over-priced to be honest. I was delighted when JDWilliams offered to gift me a pair to review on my blog. When they arrived, I was thrilled to bits with them. Where would be the best place to…
Top 3 Tips on Passing Your Driving Test Taking that next step after spending months on your provisional driving license is always exciting. Before you can have your full driving license, you must first pass two sets of tests: the practical test and theory test. These driving tests are actually very straightforward, but a lot…
Strong bin liners are not the sort of thing I expected to get excited before becoming a wife and mother. They were about as interesting as warm cardigans and storage solutions. How times change! I get excited by such things now so here is my strong bin liners review. Like many women, the bulk of…
Pedigree dog food is always the brand that I have associated with quality. However, I have also associated it as not the cheapest brand on the market and wondered whether it really can make a difference to a dog’s mental and physical health. I am pleased to give some solid information in this Pedigree dog…
It is National Board Games Week takes place from April 25th to May 1st. To celebrate we held a family night playing old favourites and a new game too. I love how board games get families together especially across the generations. I still have Monopoly from my childhood and recently got a version for my…
Mumsnet and Pedigree have asked us to record our nutrition journey with our pet as we take part in the Pedigree dog food trial. My husband attended the WALTHAM® Centre for Pet Nutrition this week to find out more about Pedigree products for dogs. He had a tour of the facilities followed by some talks…
Writing matters! I am a writer and when you think about it, most of us are. Consider all the writing you did at school or work. Think about all the notes you have sent to your child’s school. If you juggle many tasks, perhaps you rely on the power of the to do list. Here…
What are your 10 top tips for Spring cleaning? I think Winter seemed to last far too long so I am loving opening up the windows and paying some attention to those areas of the home that are the hardest hit during winter – namely your carpets. Yes, it’s time for the annual Spring Clean….
Do you love the sales? It won’t surprise my regular readers that I enjoy getting a bargain. That is why you will often find me in charity shops and occasionally on Ebay. So I was delighted to know there is a website where you can find out all about the sales in different shops covering…
Ginger Zinger was recently introduced by James White Drinks. If you enjoy ginger you will love this innovative ginger shot. I love the taste now and think it will be even more refreshing as the weather warms up. This is ginger for the true ginger lover – a 7cl shot for purists, made with 26%…
Hospital blunders are irritating at the very least and sometimes downright dangerous. I had no real experience of hospitals until I gave birth to my first child. At one of my first appointments, my records were muddled up with someone of the same name. Understandable perhaps as quite a coincidence that someone with the same…
Are you one of those people who knows where their boiler is, but aren’t quite sure how it works? Understanding how your boiler works matters if you want to stay safe and energy-efficient. You might know that it is responsible for heating your home, and you can change the temperature by twisting a dial, but…
Nutriseed superfoods are aficionados, creating all-natural, raw, nutritional goodies by hand. On my healthy eating journey, I want to try new things and am going to try different ingredients and report back on how myself and the family find them. Nutriseed have a huge range of ingredients that are commonly used in smoothies. However many…
Getting advice on a will from a probate solicitor can help as we face our own mortality. Getting advice on a will If we are loved and have loved, we have had an amazing life right there. However almost through that very loving, we are guaranteeing ourselves abject emotional pain in the future. Death is…