Quick and easy ways to save money on energy bills

    We all know how it goes. We’re parents. We have jobs. We have homes to run. We don’t have enough hours in the day. We’re just busy. Yes, we know how much energy bills are soaring and we’re feeling the pinch. And yes, we know we can save money if we got around… Read More

Glorious gardens with minimum fuss: Your monthly gardening guide and to-do list is here!

      The New Year is approaching and fast! With all the excitement and celebration that Xmas brings with it, people may find themselves neglecting some of their hobbies, gardens in particular. With the cold weather of winter and the focus of everybody firmly on Xmas and New Year, gardening is a hobby that… Read More

Christmas Countdown: Your week-by-week guide to getting organised for Christmas – Week 5

  The house is now de-cluttered and cleaned up ready to be decorated in all its festive splendour. We’ve already checked through our decorations and replaced any broken or damaged ones. We’ve made sure we’re prepared for extra guests who may be staying during the holiday period, and our table settings are organised. Let’s get… Read More

Christmas Countdown: Your week-by-week guide to getting organised for Christmas – Week 3

    We are into November already. Does it feel like Christmas is getting closer yet? If you haven’t started on the Christmas Countdown Plan yet it’s not too late. Click here for Week 1 and Week 2 and use this week to catch up.   Week 3 (w/c 04/11): This week we’re getting supplies… Read More

Christmas Countdown: Your week-by-week guide to getting organised for Christmas – Week 2

    We’re on our way to planning and organising the most stress-free Christmas ever. Week 1 was pretty painless and you’ll be pleased to hear that Week 2 isn’t too bad either. The whole point of this Christmas Countdown is to work all our preparations out so that we deal with them in bite-sized,… Read More