What did you get up to over the weekend? My daughter came back from her first residential weekend and was very tired so we had a quiet weekend at home. It gave us the chance to try some puzzles that Jigsaw Avenue kindly gifted us. Weekend puzzling with Jigsaw Avenue We couldn’t wait to try a new jigsaw puzzle. We find they are a great family activity that we can all get involved with. We chose to try the Paris jigsaw from their Cities range, a 1000 piece puzzle, featuring a cool collage style. Let your digital detox begin with…

Disclosure – this is a sponsored post When it comes to shoes, buy new. When it comes to furniture, second-hand is fine if it’s in good condition, especially if it’s an antique. And when it comes to cars many people think, erroneously, that new is the only way to go. Now there are benefits to buying new cars – that gorgeous new car smell, for a start! – but there are equal, if not superior, benefits to buying second-hand too! Let’s take a look. Buying Cars: New vs Second-Hand No Recall Risk New cars are fresh off the assembly line,…

Disclosure – this is a sponsored post If you have decided to DIY a room’s transformation, you need to ensure that you prepare correctly. The more you can plan before, the smoother the transformation will go. After all, it can seem like there is always something that goes wrong with DIY at some point! Here are three tips budding DIYers need to know when prepping their projects. All the Prep That Goes into DIYing a Room’s Transformation – 3 Tips Have the Right Materials Have you got everything you need for the project? It can be really frustrating to discover…

With the weather we have here in the UK, it’s important to get your kids out into the garden to play whenever possible. However, the garden also needs to be a pleasant, simple, and safe space for them to play in. That’s why we’ve compiled this list of our favourite garden ideas for children, sure to make creating a child-friendly garden easy! Set up different zones You probably have toy boxes and seating in the home where you can sit in comfort and watch the children play. If this works inside the house, why not apply the same principle to…

Disclosure – this is a sponsored post A lot of people when they think of wallpaper, they think of that dingy, old wall cover you would often find in your grandparent´s home. However, like life itself, wallpaper has evolved over the years with there now being many different styles and patterns to choose from. 5 Advantages to Wallpaper Durability – It is very long-lasting and resilient. Durability can reach between 10 to 15 years, much longer than your average wall paint. Although wallpaper might seem more expensive in the beginning, it is very cost-effective. Easy to clean – They require very little…

The MOT test was introduced in 1960, when traffic was increasing exponentially year on year, and many vehicles on the road were in poor condition: belching thick black exhaust fumes and interfering with visibility, breaking down unexpectedly, and not having functional brake lights to warn drivers following that they are slowing down or stopping. The very first MOT was optional and aimed at vehicles over ten years old: and more than half of the vehicles tested failed the fairly rudimentary check, which looked only at the vehicles, brakes, steering and lights. The MOT Guide – How Roadworthy are You? The…

The following Greek destinations are ideal for any season of the year, but they have their honour in winter. So here we will walk in some of the most beautiful villages in Greece that we must put in our travel plans with the next destinations. Fairytale Greek villages ideal for your next winter trip Nymfaio of Florina About 60 km from the city of Florina, this mansion of Vlach village is perched at an altitude of 1,350 meters, and travel guides characterize it as one of the ten most beautiful villages in Europe. The beech forest, the cobbled paths, the…

Disclosure – this is a collaborative post For many people, getting a car is the second most expensive purchase you will make in your lifetime! For this reason, it’s important to get the best deal possible. But how can you ensure that you are getting a good deal and a finance agreement that’s right for you? Whether you’re buying new or used, there are a few ways in which you can help to save money on your finance offered! Let’s take a look. 5 ways to get a better car finance deal Calculate your loan Using a car finance calculator…