Mandi Morrison There are definite struggles when you’re a parent. Whether it’s your first child or your sixth, the worry is still there with each and every one of them. There’s a guilt that you feel that you’re not doing quite everything that you can, but you also know that you’re doing your best. Even if some … Read more
When someone graduates from college, whether they have completed an undergraduate or graduate program, it’s cause for celebration. There are lots of ways they might want to celebrate, and you might have a few ideas to help them celebrate too. If you’re getting ready to congratulate someone on their graduation, you can start thinking about … Read more
While you might still think of your kid as a baby, there comes a time when they reach young adulthood. And if you thought teenhood was stressful with raging hormones, it can be even more tricky when they become adults. After all, they have to stand on their two feet now. But they still require … Read more
It could be a lot larger than you realise, depending on your lifestyle habits. For instance, you might be one of those homeowners who constantly leaves the lights on in different rooms around the property. If that’s the case, you’ll be wasting a lot in electricity. The good news is that you can cut back … Read more
So, today I celebrate my birthday, so far I am having a lovely day, and tonight the children, Asa and I will be sitting down to watch Fantastic Beasts and eating a Chinese, that’s how we rock and roll when we have seven children and no babysitter, plus three of them are still at school … Read more
My house is never without at least a few mouths that need feeding at any given moment, so when the holidays come, it can be hard to provide the abundance of festive dishes that other families don’t have trouble finding space in the oven for! This Easter, I aim to use a little creativity and … Read more
I used to work in the office next to the Height and Weight measurement team, you know the dreadful people who go round and take measurements of all reception and year six children. I know there is mixed opinions on this scheme, and I must admit I was a little dubious to begin with, however … Read more
Well I am so behind, you have three weeks today! Day 64 – Timber! Today Asa lopped off the top of the conifers, they were way too tall and were shading the play area, and the vegetable patch behind it. The difference it has made to the entire garden is amazing! Although we did have … Read more
Does your house fail to feel ‘homely’ enough to you? Maybe it’s felt like this for a while, or you’ve only just moved in. You’ve come to the right place! There are a few things you can do to make sure that your house starts to feel like a home in no time at all. … Read more