It's Not Being A Worrier, It's Being A Mother - Children, Technology and The Internet.

Day after day I am sent emails from various companies and individuals asking me to take part in surveys, as much as I don't mind them as I do find they can be informative, they can be quite time consuming and unfortunately time is just something I don't have enough of at the present moment. …

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Create a dream living room that’s perfect for kids

Your sprogs might wreck it on a regular basis, but you can’t deny that a world-class living room is a perfect way to chill . But when you’re creating the perfect relaxation space, you have to ask yourself one question – what would Lawrence Llewellyn-Bowen do? For a start, that flouncy-haired designin…

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My 25th Birthday Wish List!

This year, I'll be turning a quarter of a century, that mean's I've been on this planet Earth for 25 years come April (the 26th) and that just seems surreal! I remember being a young child, wishing I could be of a certain age, and then I would reach that age and would wish for an older …

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How to turn your house into a home

Whilst moving into a new house is an extremely exciting time, it can also be incredibly daunting; especially if you have kids. When you have children it is vital that every house you move into feels like their home and not just four walls and a roof. So, it’s important th at you put your personal t…

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Give your PC a spring clean for faster performance

The days are (just about) getting longer and the temperature is creeping above zero. That means it must be time for a spring clean, and not just of your cupboards and the garage - your PC could do with a good clear out too. There are several things you can do to improve performance, free up space a…

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Celebrating Valentines Day At Home!

Tomorrow is the first Valentines Day in five years that I'll be celebrating, although I'm one of those who think Valentines Day is commercialised, I am also one who gets all giddy when it comes to a good date night, whether that's at hope, or out on a date!  Having a child means that it&…

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5 small changes you can make to improve your life instantly

We're all on the look out for ways to improve our lives. Sometimes, it’s the simple things that actually turn out to be the most effective. Here are a few things to consider: Give up smoking With the introduction of unbranded cigarette packaging due to come into place this year, it’s clear to see…

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Holidaying In The Homeland.

Now Spud is getting older - he'll be nine next month to be precise, his dad has started mentioning about taking him back 'home' to his country for a holiday visit. Africa is such a big place, and one place I must admit that I worry about. Spud's father is from Liberia which is locate…

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I Was A Teenage Mother, I'm A Young Mother.

This post is going to be all about how I become that teenage mother to my beautiful boy, Spud is me, he's my everything, without him, I just wouldn't be me! I wouldn't be writing, well I doubt I would be, and I sure as wouldn't be running a blog, or two for that matter! I met Spud…

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Valentines: How To Make A Rose From Flower Paste

Want to add a touch of beauty and romance to your next cake? Learn how to craft a rose from flower paste. A rose is a rose is a rose. Unless you’re making one from flower paste to adorn your next cake, in which case a rose can be a thorn in your side. However it doesn’t have to be this way. Suga…

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We're Both Going On A Summer Holiday..

Everyone's going on holiday, or everyone has a holiday booked at least! When I say everyone, I really do mean literally everyone, even the next door neighbours dogs have gone on holiday to luxury dog kennel hotels, I mean how cool is that!? Dog's, as in our fury pet animal friends are havin…

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A career in caring could bring you rewards beyond remuneration

There are many vulnerable people in society who rely on the good work of carers to see them through the day. Working in the caring profession is unquestionably challenging, it requires patience, stamina and understanding. Carers can deal with situations on a daily basis that most people never even …

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One Of Many New Years Resolutions A Month On.

There never seems to be a break within the year when you don't have to worry about money funds, when we think about it, really it all starts from the very first day of the year - January 1st. Think about it, we have sales thrown in our face, just a week after Christmas, a big event that's a…

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Mummy Can Be Loved Too.

Pretty soon, they'll be a new person featuring on the blog from time to time as I introduce a new person to my life on a more permanent basis. Back in January, after five years of being single, kissing frogs or even toads and imagining me becoming a cat lady, I was asked out by someone I accide…

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