The last day in June seems like a great time to sit down and reflect on the month. I hit a major creative slump this month, but I’m glad to say it’s over. I spent the weekend working on a huswif, or portable sewing kit, and it’s made me feel so much happier. What I…
Starting the week by writing the Happy List is something I’ve been doing for the last few years. It’s my chance to sit down and reflect on the things that made me smile in the previous week, as well as to record some of our family adventures. Five Happy Things {Week 26/2025} I finished reading The Seeker…
Fashion is not just about fitting in—sometimes it’s about standing out. While mainstream clothing remains popular for good reason, more and more people are turning to unconventional outfits and merchandise to express their individuality. Whether it’s quirky t-shirts, character-themed pyjamas, or pop culture references printed across hoodies, wearing non-traditional clothing has become a way of…
Summer has well and truly arrived. Our freezer is well stocked with ice cream as the kids love a sweet treat when they come home from school. It inspired our latest craft activity, making our own origami cone ice cream craft! Origami is always fun, and these origami ice creams cones are brilliant to make…
Studies show that children who engage with educational books are 30% more likely to develop a lifelong love for learning. You might wonder which titles truly make a difference in a child’s formative years. The right books not only entertain but also impart valuable lessons and spark curiosity. As we explore the top five educational…
Starting the week by writing the Happy List is something I’ve been doing for the last few years. It’s my chance to sit down and reflect on the things that made me smile in the previous week, as well as to record some of our family adventures. Five Happy Things {Week 25/2025} We had a mini heatwave…
My daughter has been obsessed with Jellycat toys for a while and has a sweet collection of them. Why do people love Jellycat so much? They are super soft and so fluffy, and we love that they are everyday objects as well as animals. We’ve made our own Jellycat inspired birthday cake and even little…
The winter season is easily the hardest season to maintain energy efficiency in a home. With energy prices at an all-time high, this means extra effort is needed now more than ever to keep energy bills down this winter and at manageable levels. But it doesn’t have to be incredibly complicated or expensive to make…
The only magazine subscription I have these days is Love Embroidery. It’s a great magazine packed with projects and inspiration and I love the cover gifts. The latest issue 67 included an embroidered ice lolly keyring stitch kit. Embroidered wooden keyring stitch kit When I opened the envelope a wooden bobbin fell out, along with…