Allergies can present in anyone at any time in their life. However, allergic asthma commonly affects predisposed asthmatics, in addition to asthmatics suffering from seasonal allergies. Some patients might see relief from their symptoms after receiving two phases of allergy shot treatments. Others might have their allergy related symptoms disappear. What Is Allergic Asthma? Allergic … Read more
With a family of 9, you can imagine the amount of washing we have per week, so whenever there is mention of a new appliance for the kitchen or utility room, I get rather excited, and this occasion was no exception! Mumsnet asked us if we would like to give the Samsung QuickDrive Washing machine … Read more
Natural Cleaning Tips that could change your life. If, like me, you feel as though you spend the majority of your life cleaning up after your kids (and husband!), you’ll often find yourself trying to find quick, efficient and less expensive ways to get the jobs done. Recently, I decided to look into more ‘natural’ … Read more
Next month Lochlan turns 18 and Xene will be 20, I have no idea where that time has gone, it only seems like yesterday we were making the decision to purchase this house and Xene was 9 and just coming back from a trip away with the school, soon it will be Eowyn’s turn. (we … Read more
Never again will I laugh at Asa’s weather predictions!! Two weeks ago he told me to be careful of all the snow that was on the way, if i’m honest I took it with a pinch of salt, as Asa has always been snow obsessive and the slightest hint he gets a bit excited, so … Read more
I hope everyone had a great half term if it was last week, or I hope you’ve survived it, if it is only just finishing! In true Mandi style, I was ill for most of the week, it always seems to happen during school holidays, as if my body keeps going because it has to … Read more
Woohoo! All six children have now broken up for half term, so i’m hoping for a couple of lie ins, although I don’t think it will happen as a 5 month old puppy will require attention and walking! Day 35 – Merrie loves lying on the kitchen stone floor and very often she is joined … Read more
Having children changes everything. You start reconsidering everything around you, and your house is one of those things. Everything inside can be a potential danger for them, so you decide to child proof everything. But what about your floor? This post brings you three floors that are child-friendly not only because they are safe for … Read more
I cannot believe we are into February already and with only one week left until half term, my ironing basket is overflowing which means I haven’t ironed any school uniform for 5 weeks!! Day 28 – Xene headed off back to Hartlepool, so I texted Asa to grab a quick snap at the station before … Read more