I am delighted to have a festive giveaway to share today – a copy of The Mistletoe Mystery by Nita Prose. Molly the Maid has a whole new mystery to solve in this heartwarming novella from the #1 New York Times bestselling author of The Maid and The Maid and The Mystery Guest. Molly Gray…
A few weeks ago we had a lovely trip to Paris. I packed a couple of little craft kits to keep me busy, a felt bauble kit and a Christmas tree kit from Love Embroidery magazine. The hoop kit Christmas tree included a piece of printed fabric, 4m green embroidery thread, a pink 4″ hoop,…
Recovering after childbirth or postpartum is no small feat for any working mom who is juggling a lot between home and work. You’ll likely deal with physical changes—your body performs an unexpected act and deserves all the best care. One way to feel more supported during this time is using postpartum belly wraps! These wraps…
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 happy in the previous week, as well as to record some of the adventures we have as a family. Five Happy Things {Week 526} Last…
We recently received a copy of Britain’s Ghosts: A spine-chilling tour of our most haunted places by Anna Groves, published by National Trust Books, to review. I’ve always enjoyed reading ghost stories, Uncanny is my favourite podcast, and thought this sounded a good read over Halloween. Britain’s Ghosts: A spine-chilling tour of our most haunted…
I wasn’t sure about producing a gingerbread gift guide this year. Although they are fun to put together, it always leaves us with a lot of gingerbread products to eat! This year I have carefully curated a smaller amount of gingerbread products which we’re enjoying this year. Gingerbread is always popular but this year it…
When I was tidying my craft space I came across the Love Embroidery felt bauble kit from issue 32 (published in 2022). The kit was designed by Nancy Nicholson and included 7 pre cut felt pieces, embroidery and sewing thread and ribbon. All you need to provide is a needle, scissors, tracing paper and a…
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 happy in the previous week, as well as to record some of the adventures we have as a family. Five Happy Things {Week 525} Yesterday…
A weekend staying at the Whitstable Fisherman’s Huts offers a unique escape into the coastal charm of one of Kent’s most picturesque seaside towns. Situated along the pebbly shoreline of Whitstable, these historic, colourful huts have long been a symbol of the town’s enduring relationship with the sea. For many, a visit here offers a…