Project 365 2017 Weeks 6 and 7

I didn’t manage to link up last week, so this week, two for the price of one! Day 36 Eowyns New Toy When I first started blogging, nearly six years ago, it was always Neva that would get sent the girlie toys for review. But now that Eowyn is aged 8, she pretty much has … Read more

LOL Surprise Doll Review

After taking the US by storm, LOL surprise is set to be the next collectable craze in the UK, as the ultimate unboxing toy is combined with the anticipation of surprise. Eowyn was sent one to put through its paces. The pictures say much more than a description! Our thoughts. Eowyn enjoyed taking all of … Read more

Top Tips for Buying a New-Build

  Buying a brand new home can often be more affordable and feel more special than buying an older home, especially if it is your first home as a family. However, buying a new-build does not come without its challenges. With that in mind, here are some top tips for getting through the process in … Read more

How to be safe when Gardening

It’s that time of year when we all start thinking about getting the garden into some kind of order, I didn’t realise the importance of this when I was younger, I thought it all just happened by magic, but after have the most spindly apple trees that broke as soon as the apples got any … Read more

Brantano – Boots for all occasions!

With the winter looked set to stay for a while longer, Xene is super grateful for her Rocket Dog Boots from Brantano. Not only do they look super funky, but they are very similar to wellies, meaning that she can wear them in all weathers. The sign that a boot is comfortable is always the amount … Read more

Transition to Uni Part 1

If you are regular readers of Hex Mum Plus 1, you will know that Xene and I have been to University interviews last week, she already as an unconditional offer, so I had better get used to the idea that my eldest is in fact flying the nest towards the end of this year! This … Read more

Project 365 2017 Week 5

This week has flown by, maybe because I have spent a good chunk of it driving! Day 29 – Final Interview Touches Today Xene has been putting the final touches to her portfolio, ready for her two interviews this week, I cheated slightly as Neva took these photos! Day 30 – A Short Drive to … Read more

Researching Made Easy with Bidvine

Towards the end of last year, we desperately needed a new roof, I had absolutely no idea how much this would cost, so I looked online to find any information and looked for somewhere that could give me a quote on the roof, I dutifully filled out my requirements and heard nothing back, thankfully our … Read more