For my 30th birthday, last year I asked all my friends and family for Amazon vouchers as I wanted to purchase a new camera. Not just any camera, but the camera that I checked daily… View Post

Day trip essentials

Day trip essentials

We are not a family that is blessed with money, what money we do have we work very hard for. Each year we save to try and get away as a family for 3 or… View Post

Don’t shoot the messenger

Don’t shoot the messenger

Yesterday I went into work on my day off to attend a monthly meeting. It’s just a general meeting that highlights any messages from the bigwigs, changes that need implementing and everyday bits and bobs.… View Post

Dear So and So… Swinton

Dear So and So… Swinton

Dear Swinton,  Last year I opted to take out home and buildings insurance with you, for two reason… Firstly, you were offering free contents insurance when you purchased buildings insurance, thus saving me money. Secondly,… View Post

Cheese Biscuits Recipe

Cheese Biscuits Recipe

Yummy Cheese Biscuits, that take less than 30 minutes to prepare, cook and eat. Ingredients 150g/6oz Plain Flour75g/3oz Margarine75g/3oz Cheddar CheesePinch of Salt/Pepper/Mustard1/2 a Beaten EggBaking tray Method Light oven Gas 6/200Grease traySieve flour, salt,… View Post

My child won’t eat

My child won’t eat

What do you do when your child won’t eat? Tigger has never been a big eater, even when he was a baby. When we started to wean him, his appetite and range of palette seemed… View Post

Big bed for a little man

Big bed for a little man

Buying a child their first big bed is a very exciting time for the family, however with so many different styles to choose from knowing what to choose can be a little confusing.   Creating a soothing… View Post

Escape your winter blues

Escape your winter blues

With all the harsh and mildly depressing winter weather, who doesn’t want to get away this spring and relax in a sunny destination? The beaches of the Myknoos, the Canary Islands, the French Riviera, or… View Post