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10 March 2025

Decorating for Easter: 5 fun, spring ideas

One of our favourite things about a change of season or a special celebration like Easter, Halloween or Christmas is decorating the house to match the occasion.

Decorating is a simple activity that the whole family can get involved in, can instantly refresh your home and get you in the mood for the festivities. We store all our seasonal decorations in plastic storage boxes in the garage, so each year it’s like finding little treasures that we can bring out again and again.

If you’re looking to get your home ready for Easter here are 5 simple but effective decorating ideas to inspire you:

A selection of images depicting Easter including a Spring tablescape, a chocolate nest cake, some tulips and a wild flower arrangement
Ideas for Easter themed decorations

24 February 2025

Digital Decluttering Guide: How to Organise Your Family's Virtual Life

As a mum of three, I know first hand how quickly our digital lives can become just as messy as our physical spaces! From thousands of photos clogging up our phones to countless downloaded school letters and receipts, digital clutter is a real challenge for modern families. Today, I'm sharing my tried and tested tips for sorting out your virtual mess and creating systems that actually work.

A Macbook, notebook and phone (stock image from Canva Pro)
27 December 2024

How to Create a Calming Bedroom for Your Child: A Parent's Guide to Better Sleep

As parents we all know the struggle of bedtime battles and restless nights. Creating a peaceful bedroom environment isn't just about aesthetics, it's about setting your child up for sleep success. A well organised, calming bedroom can make all the difference between a night of tossing and turning and peaceful slumber.


Why a Calm Bedroom Leads to Better Sleep


Your child's bedroom environment directly impacts their sleep quality in surprising ways. A calm, clutter free space naturally helps lower anxiety levels before bedtime and reduces overstimulation, which is crucial for quality rest. When children have the ideal sleep environment, their bodies produce more melatonin, the sleep hormone that regulates their natural sleep cycles.

The benefits extend far beyond just bedtime. Children who sleep in calm environments typically fall asleep faster and stay asleep longer. This improved sleep quality leads to better performance at school and more stable emotional regulation throughout the day. The impact of a well designed sleep space truly cannot be understated.


A child's bedroom with lots of natural tones, blues, plants and a generally calming feel
The colour, materials and layout all impact how calming a bedroom is

09 December 2024

Brilliant Car Organisation Hacks Every Family Needs

Is your family car starting to look like a mobile tip? Don't worry, you're not alone. As a mum of three, I know exactly how quickly our cars can transform from spotless to absolute chaos. Whether it's finding half eaten packets of crisps under seats or sitting on scattered Lego pieces (ouch!), keeping the family car tidy can feel like mission impossible.

But here's the brilliant news: I've cracked the code to car organisation and I'm sharing all my favourite tricks that have genuinely made a difference for our family. These aren't those Pinterest perfect solutions that last approximately two minutes, these are real, practical tips that work for real families.

A car boot with bags and boots and other items messily in. Stock image from canva pro

These tips will make your car tidier and more organised


11 November 2024

10 Genius Storage Hacks for Small Bedrooms: Maximise Space and Minimise Clutter

Small bedrooms can often feel overwhelming, especially when trying to accommodate all the necessities of daily life. Whether it's a child's room bursting with toys, a teenager's space filled with school supplies and hobbies, or your own bedroom that needs to double as a workspace, the struggle to keep everything tidy and accessible is real.


As a mother of three I've encountered these challenges firsthand. Over the years, I've discovered and developed numerous strategies to make the most of limited space without sacrificing style or functionality.


In this post, we'll explore ten innovative storage solutions that can transform even the tiniest bedroom into a well organised oasis. From clever under bed storage ideas to multi functional furniture and smart wall mounting techniques, these hacks are designed to help you reclaim your space and create a more peaceful environment.


Whether you're dealing with a compact city apartment or simply looking to optimise your existing space, these tips will help you maximise every square inch of your bedroom. Get ready to discover how a few simple changes can make a significant difference in your daily life and home organisation.


Organised small bedroom with clever storage solutions including under-bed storage, wall-mounted shelves, a multi-functional desk and hanging organisers. The room has a modern, minimalist style with white, light blue and natural wood tones.
Transform your small bedroom into a storage haven with these genius hacks

06 November 2024

Countdown to Christmas: Make Your Own Advent Calendar Ideas

What started off as a simple way to countdown the days to Christmas, making chalk marks on doors in Germany, has turned into a tradition many people, young and old, now take part in in increasingly elaborate ways. You can get pretty much anything hidden behind the cardboard doors or drawers of an advent calendar now, from jewellery to high end cosmetics. The 2024 advent calendar line up even includes a 5ft Lindt offering, featuring 24 full size products for a mere £180 when it is reported the contents are worth closer to £90! One way to get exactly what the person would like without the huge mark-up is to make your own advent calendar.


Make Your Own Advent Calendar Ideas For Children And Adults


Pouches with numbers on ready to be filled as a DIY advent calendar
Making your own advent calendars makes them more special

04 November 2024

Everything you need to know about Christmas boxes: Advent Boxes and Christmas Boxes

Christmas boxes are a fairly recent tradition, but they have quickly gained popularity over the last decade. What started out as more of a homemade thing has now turned into big business with more retailers bringing out new box designs every year and even pre-filled boxes available on Etsy. They can form a really special part of your Christmas tradition whether you give them at the beginning of December as an advent box or on Christmas Eve. If you are looking to introduce one to your family this guide will explain what they are and what to put in them. 


A Christmas box with jumper, socks and mugs in front of a tree and roaring fire. Gemini generated