by Anne Murphy | Jul 29, 2021 | Craft, DIY, Frugal Living, Gardening, Gifts, H.O.M.E., Homemaking, House, Housework, Making-Do, Tips/Hints
Do you still hang your clothes out on the clothesline? Yes, same here but it seems to be a little old fashioned now and not many people have the time, opting to use the clothes drier to get the laundry dry. There are many reasons why using the natural sun to dry your...
by Anne Murphy | May 6, 2021 | DIY, Frugal Living, Gifts, Making-Do, Mother's Day, Shopping, Tips/Hints
Last minute DIY Mother’s Day Gift Ideas? I’m not suggesting that Mother’s Day gift ideas should be a last minute idea. I still remember those gorgeous crafts and handmade cards my children gave me when they were younger. Now they’re teenagers,...
by Anne Murphy | Apr 25, 2021 | Beauty, DIY, Frugal Living, Gifts, H.O.M.E., Making-Do, Mother's Day, Parenting, Tips/Hints
Day spa at home? Wouldn’t that be nice? It’s easier than you think using your basic pantry and fridge staples. There are many reasons why we can’t get to the day spa as much as we would like but you don’t have to make it hard for yourself. You...
by Anne Murphy | Dec 3, 2020 | Children, Christmas, Family, Gifts, H.O.M.E., Homemaking, Organising, Parenting, Review, Shopping, Tips/Hints
With so many electronic apps available today, you’d wonder why you need a paper diary. They’ve been around for hundreds of years and even though electronic diaries are good, a paper diary still works. Here’s how to be organised with a diary in 2021....
by Anne Murphy | Nov 29, 2019 | Children, Christmas, Gifts, Tips/Hints
Most toys still need alkaline batteries to function. Toys are generally safe for kids, but the instance their batteries get corroded, it already poses a health hazard. Are you aware of the signs of battery corrosion in toys to watch out for? You don’t want your kids...
by Anne Murphy | Nov 13, 2019 | Birthdays, Christmas, Gifts, Mother's Day, Shopping, Tips/Hints
Let’s face it, shipping is expensive and when you want to buy overseas friends (or even local friends) a gift, the shipping can really add a lot extra onto the price of the gift. If you’re looking to buy a gift in the UK for someone and save money on...