The No-Roses Valentines Gift Guide
Valentine’s is coming. And whilst we won’t do a Mother’s Day Gift Guide anymore (you can see my reasons here), I’m totally okay with anyone choosing to use Valentine’s as an excuse to splash a little gift on the one they love.But what to give? Well frankly – NOT red roses. Firstly – please. Put in a little thought, perhaps? It’s just not romantic if it took you 3 nanoseconds to go from...
Last-Minute Party Ideas
It’s good to be prepared, but sometimes spontaneous plans can actually be the best. Throwing a last-minute party can be a lot of fun for everyone involved, but for the host, there’s also some extra stress associated with planning an event with no time to spare! If you’re thinking of hosting a party but you don’t have a lot of time to plan, then here are some of the best last-minute party ideas you can use to make any gathering a...
This woman had a day off. And the day off was good.
So last week I was planning my day off, remember? I had it all worked out, thanks to One4all, and I was really looking forward to selfishly enjoy every last second. So at the end of the week I put my plan into action. I took a day off. via GIPHY I Took.ADay.Off. I KNOW! It wasn’t actually too tricky – I don’t have kids young enough to need military-style childcare in place; my youngest is 11 now, and as long as...
Suffering through Blue Monday? Frankly, This Woman Needs A Day Off.
Today’s Blue Monday. Before I even knew it was a ‘thing’, I definitely knew it was a thing. We all recognise it, don’t we? Christmas is done, the parties are over, the pretty sparkly lights are back in the loft. Work’s busier than you can handle, the weather is bloody miserable, and payday is still such a very very long way away. Frankly, if payday wasn’t quite so far off (and the credit card...
Update your kitchen basics for less
The kitchen is probably the most-used room of the house – and often the most battered, and the most neglected. Is it time you stepped back and took a look – and perhaps organised a nice cheap basics refresh? And no, I’m not talking a whole new kitchen; you probably don’t need new cupboards or a cooker. And even if you do, your budget probably won’t pay for it. Everyone’s kitchen generally works...
6 Cute Gift Ideas To Surprise Your Teen Kid With
Surprising your teenage child with a gift seems like an impossible mission; their tendencies, tastes, and passions are constantly changing. One thing can be trendy now and a couple of months later it’s no longer relevant. It’s hard to keep up with their wishes and the variety of trends that pop up every season. Whether they’re gamers, athletes, music lovers, or make-up enthusiasts, a teen’s gift should match and align with their...