by Anne Murphy | Dec 11, 2017 | Birthdays, Christmas, DIY, Frugal Living, Gifts, H.O.M.E., Mother's Day, Shopping, Tips/Hints, Valentine's Day
I’ve left the best and most important budget gift guide until last. For women, that’s me! Give me an unlimited budget and I’d be filling my basket with the finest French fragrances, gold and diamond jewelry and shoes, shoes, shoes but I’ve...
by Anne Murphy | Dec 4, 2017 | Birthdays, Christmas, DIY, Family, Father's Day, Frugal Living, Gifts, H.O.M.E., Parenting, Shopping, Tips/Hints, Valentine's Day
Finding gifts for men can be hard sometimes but it doesn’t have to be hard or expensive. Here is a budget gift guide for men if you’re struggling for ideas. Fun Gadgets If your man is one of those tech-savvy people who can’t wait to...
by Anne Murphy | Sep 18, 2017 | Baking, Birthdays, Cake, Christmas, Dessert, DIY, Easter, Father's Day, Food, H.O.M.E., Making-Do, Mother's Day, Recipe, Tips/Hints, Valentine's Day, Wedding
Let me start by saying I LOVE TO BAKE and a cake would have to be one of my favourite things to bake but we all lead such busy lives and sometimes a supermarket mud cake (or any ready made cake) can be a lifesaver for some. They’re great to enjoy as is but with...
by Anne Murphy | Mar 17, 2017 | Easter, Father's Day, Mother's Day, Recipe, Sweets, Valentine's Day
There’s nothing quite like homemade fudge for a sweet treat and as much as I love traditional fudge made with sugar, cocoa and boiled on the stove top, this easy microwave chocolate fudge is quick, rich and hits the spot when you’re in a hurry. I...
by Anne Murphy | Feb 8, 2016 | Valentine's Day
Welcome to the 2016 Valentine’s Day Round Up of crafty crafts, fabulous food and dreamy decor, as submitted by the wonderful contributors of the Thriving on Thursdays Linky Party. So many ideas for Valentine’s Day have been trickling through, I thought...
by Anne Murphy | Feb 10, 2014 | Valentine's Day
Better late than never. I’m on the fourth day of a rotten head cold and have been taking everything known to mankind, trying to get better. There’s nothing worse than looking after children when you’re not well. Here’s a terrific round-up of...