Mandi Morrison 
This week I took Xene, our eldest back to university, its a good 5 hour trip up North, the weather was cold but dry. I was supposed to be taking Lochlan with me as he hasn’t seen Xene’s halls yet, but he has been really ill this week and didn’t fancy a minimum of 10 … Read more
Late to the party as always! But my excuse is I have had lots of the children ill, and a 12 hour round trip to Hartlepool yesterday means I am telling you my goals for 2018, over a week into the year! And the reason that I am telling you all is that the … Read more
So, I am attempting Project 365 for another year, anyone who has been following my blog will know that my track record isn’t great, I have only managed to get to halfway through April each time I have tried, but this year I am more determined than ever. Viggo starts full time school in September … Read more
This weekend Xene is heading back to university and it is my turn to drive her back, which is a 10 hour round trip, so I need to make sure the car is in the best condition it can be. Although both times that Asa has driven Xene back it is me that has had … Read more
This year on Hex Mum Plus 1, I am making a huge effort to go back to basics, I started this blog when Tyrus was 6 weeks old to document our journey with six children (I wasn’t a mind reader to know it would become 7!) But over the last few years it hasn’t felt … Read more
The end of a relationship is something that hits us all hard, and even more so if your relationship has ended in divorce. Perhaps you have decided that the time is now for you to get out there and try your luck out in the dating game again. However, for many, getting back into the … Read more
One of the biggest changes you can make to a room in your home is to change out the flooring. Whether the flooring is old, damaged, or just not your style, even the smallest change can end up having a huge impact in the room, and your house in general. If you’ve got your eye … Read more
When it comes time to decorate your home, choosing the correct colours for walls is an important part of the process. One beautiful and classic option is to paint the room in neutral colours, and then allow the decorations to make a statement. If you are looking to decorate a neutral bedroom, here are some … Read more
Another year is finally coming to an end, and if you didn’t quite manage to achieve your financial goals in 2017 – don’t panic, there’s always another opportunity to try again. The truth is that most people don’t actually accomplish their New Years resolutions, particularly when their goals are linked to money. One of the … Read more