Archives for January 2019

Pixabay   The cracks can be there for years, and it can take a long time for these cracks to widen, and the perception we’re giving out to the world that we are a happy family is a sham. Lots of people go for years without admitting there is a problem. But, deep down, the […]

Your family mean the world to you, and you’d do anything you can to keep them happy and healthy. You dread when hard times fall on you, and you wonder how your younger sister or your young son is going to cope when you yourself feel like you can’t hold things together. All in all, […]

When we decide to host a party, we imagine throwing the best event our friends have ever known. We picture mingling guests, banging music, and a party which stays on everyone’s lips. You want your party to be THE ONE that people still talk about in ten years. But, something strange always happens when your […]

Summer seems like a million miles away, doesn’t it? Christmas has only just been and gone, and the weather is nowhere near starting to pick up. Even when it does, surely there’s the whole of springtime to think about things like gardens and outdoor decor?   Well, to an extent this is true. You’ll do […]

Image Credit: Pexels   While there are so many reasons why you might be feeling tired, there are also so many excuses and reasons why you might ignore it. It is easy to put tiredness down to work, to life events, to kids and to not getting enough sleep, to not doing enough exercise and […]

(Image Source)   Adopting a puppy is one of the most exciting times a family can have together. Going through a process like this is truly like no other, with the little ball of joy you’re bringing into your life promising to bring everyone together like never before. Of course, though, along with the good […]

Image   There is nothing worse in the world than seeing your child ill in hospital and struggling to get through the day. One of the things you can often worry about with your child is whether they are scared at being alone or if they are sleeping okay, and as a parent most of […]

Pexels   Let us start this year with an ode to pets. Pets are known to complete a family unit, but are fully functioning members of the family themselves. It is intrinsically healthy to develop a bond with an animal, and to care for them. It is a beautiful thing to care for a rescue, […]

Timber roof lanterns are very popular in modern-day homes. They are a lovely feature to have in your property, and they are, of course, considered to be a luxury item when added to the home. Because they are becoming so popular, there are a lot of different companies offering them, and naturally, when this happens […]

Image Source. Licensed under Creative Commons.   Is your garden eco-friendly? Here are just a few ways to reduce your carbon footprint and help save the planet by altering your gardening methods.   Start a compost heap   Compost is a great way to recycle your garden waste. Over time this garden waste will decay […]

We all want our happily ever after and fairytale wedding (or at least fairytale marriage), but sometimes life gets in the way. You can’t expect the unexpected and I’ve even been shocked by hearing of a looming divorce from a couple I never ever thought would be in that place. Heck, even I have been […]

Thinking about re-decorating your youngster’s room but don’t really know where to start? Well, don’t sweat it, as this guide will give you eight handy tips about what will help you create the perfect kid’s room. So read on and get decorating! 1. Keep it bright A simple design and color scheme may be suitable […]

Absolutely no relationship out there is ‘perfect.’ The problem is, we’re raised with unrealistic expectations. Men are told women should be there to wait on them hand and foot, and women are told that men should treat them like a Disney princess. Completely unrealistic, and these standards aren’t for everybody anyway. Navigating a relationship in […]

Not all rooms in your home are created equally. In some, it doesn’t matter how beautiful or cozy they are; they’re purely functional, not spaces that you need to think about all that often. Then there are the rooms that add a lot to the quality, comfort, and value of your property; these rooms need […]

Picture by PublicDomainPictures   A forgotten art in western culture is the ability to take a broken object and tackle how it can be repaired opposed to replaced. By placing the defective item in the bin or taking it to the tip being a common theme amongst families, we’ve lost sight of how fixing things […]