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Screen Time – I’m addicted to my phone

Can you remember life before mobile phones? I remember my mum giving me an emergency £1 coin to carry with me at all times in case I needed to use a phone box; and then around age 14 I got a Nokia 5110 for Christmas and life as we know it changed forever. Everyone had a mobile phone - text....{Click Here to Read More!}

4 mistakes to iron out of your kids party planning

It's a day which your son or daughter is likely to lose sleep over; in other words, excitement will get the better of them. Unfortunately for you, as the parent, stress is probably the best way to describe your feelings. In short, kids' parties are difficult to say the least to plan. Keeping little people happy can be easier said....{Click Here to Read More!}

Easy ways to keep track of your financials

Keeping track of your money is important. Yet, it is something that relatively few of us do effectively. This is probably why the average UK household spends £900 more than they earn. This habit means that many of us are ending up in serious debt. Fortunately, breaking that cycle of overspending and growing debt is relatively easy to do. There....{Click Here to Read More!}

My Boiler Has Broken Down – Now What?

A boiler breakdown can become your worst nightmare – if you’re not prepared. Don’t fear though! There are simple measures that you can take in the event of a boiler breakdown to ensure the problem is solved quickly and effectively. Stay Calm The first thing that most people do in the event of a boiler breakdown is panic; why did....{Click Here to Read More!}

How to get started with handling your debt

Debt is a horrible thing. It keeps many of us awake at night. When much of your income is being used to pay off debt, it is hard to do the things you want in life. Fortunately, it is possible to tackle your debt and get things back under control. Regardless, of your personal circumstances, with the right help and....{Click Here to Read More!}

Seasonal Travel on the Trans-Siberian Railway – The Pros and Cons

If you have decided to take a holiday on the Trans-Siberian Railway, there is much to consider, and the time of year you travel will have a bearing on the experience. As one would expect, the summer is the high season, and temperatures can range from 20-45C, and with that in mind, here is a brief rundown of what to....{Click Here to Read More!}

Sprucing up the house for Summer

Summer is on its way and I've got the itch again to jazz up my house - it's in dire need of redecorating and the living room and main areas are being painted within the next month or so. I've decided to keep it neutral and the house is being painted white throughout - we live in a rented property....{Click Here to Read More!}

Review: St Ives Holiday Village, Cornwall – John Fowler Holidays

**We were gifted a four night stay at St Ives Holiday Village by the lovely people at John Fowler Holidays. We paid extra to extend our stay to a week long stay. As always all opinions are honest and my own.** We've just returned home from a wonderful week away in Cornwall and we all well and truly have the....{Click Here to Read More!}

How to Cook Perfect Fish and Chips

A lot of us Brits enjoy tucking into a hearty dish of fish and chips, particularly on a Friday night. Sure, it’s tempting to pop down to your local chippy – and there are some brilliant ones around offering sustainably sourced fish and super-crispy chips. But it’s just as simple to make your own fish and chips. Craving this incredible....{Click Here to Read More!}

The Lisa Diet AKA I’m Actually Not On A Diet

Let's start this post with a quote. "This time I'm doing it. This time I'm actually going to lose the weight." - me, every three weeks for the last ten years. You only have to search back through my blog to see the, quite frankly embarrassing amounts of posts I've written on weight loss over the years. Slimming World, Weight....{Click Here to Read More!}

A Post About Not A Lot

This post is about, well, not an awful lot. I'm suffering from horrendous writers block at the moment - I'm trying to write every day and I just can't find the words or imagination to write. I've searched the internet for tips and tricks to get the creative juices flowing but nothing seems to be working. The boy has been....{Click Here to Read More!}

My Living World Instant Flower Press – Review

**We were sent a My Living World Instant Flower Press in return for this review** One of my earliest childhood memories is spending rainy days with my Nan pressing flowers in books and then making cards and pictures - it's such a simple thing yet flower pressing can create lovely gifts and pictures. The Instant Flower Press from My Living....{Click Here to Read More!}