The Winter is well and truly here which means it's a great time to snuggle up under a blanket and binge watch the latest Netflix series! Here's a round up of the latest movies and TV shows I've been enjoying (or not enjoying so much) over the festive season....

In this digitally fueled time, taking care of your kids is crucial, especially when you are trying to make them tech-friendly while teaching them the actual value of using technology. However, it can be difficult to manage everything without compromising on their real mental growth. 

Technology can do both things; it can make things easier and can also distract you from all the important things in life. It is important to teach your kids to use technology in a healthy way and develop habits that can make them successful in this digital world. 

However, kids are so smart today that they quickly learn how to use electronic gadgets, be it smartphones, laptops, or tabs. But some kids don’t know how utilise their devices properly. In that case, it is important to teach your kids how to use their devices more efficiently. 

Here are some of the methods to teach your kids to be more tech savvy

The Christmas season is officially coming soon and it is time to start thinking of holiday shopping! If you have a beauty lover in your life, it can be hard to figure out what they do and don’t already have, and what they are most wanting to try for the perfect gift. That said, there are some classic gifts that just about every beauty lover will love. 

Here are some go-to gift ideas for the beauty lover in your life that they will love:

Welcome to my annual Christmas gift guide! Forget socks and Lynx gift sets, this guide features some fab gifts for all the family - including your four legged friends. You can buy all my recommendations online while enjoying a cuppa. Let's make Christmas shopping easy peasy this year!

Autumn is well and truly here and with it comes my nemesis - cold, wet school runs. We live about seven minutes walk from the school so it's pointless to drive when it is raining as you can't park close enough to the school to get any real benefit, so rain or shine we walk. And you'd be surpised how wet you can get during those 14 minutes out of the house!

​One thing I've been thinking about (longing for) is a full length coat to cheat the cold, wet weather, so when Lands' End got in touch about reviewing an item from their range of coats and jackets it was a sign my days of dreading the cold, wet school runs were over.

Home insurance protects you if something happens to your home or its contents, so it is an important safeguard to have in place - but it comes with a substantial price tag. With the cost of living spiralling wildly it is more important than ever to make sure you are getting the best deal on your home insurance policy.

Here's some suggestions on how you can cut the costs of your home insurance renewal:

Covering up your skin problems with makeup is never 100 percent effective. You’d far rather have natural complexion that glows with health, and makeup as an extra. You’re on the right track! After I was diagnosed with rosacea earlier this year I began to focus more on my skin care routine and less on make up.  Start with your basic, twice-daily skincare routine and make it a habit. But there’s more you can do to keep your skin looking fresh and radiant. Try these tips to max out your results.

September has arrived and with it the rain! More time to be spent curled up in front of the TV enjoying our favourite shows and movies. Here's a round up of what I've been watching over the summer...

The job hunt can be a tiring process, with applications and interviews taking precious hours out of your day.
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However, it’s a task we must all undertake if we hope to secure the position of our dreams.

If you’re getting ready for a career change, or perhaps returning to the workforce after a break, then here are five fantastic tips to help you secure your next role.

'So things have been a bit quiet on the blog latey as I've been quite unwell which has been a recurring themes since I contracted Covid in 2021. Initially I thought I had got off mildly as my Covid experience was simiar to mild flu. My sense of taste and smell came back quickly and I left isolation feeling pretty much back to my usual 'well' self.

Then my eye swelled up. I didn't think much of it and threw away my mascara. Then the other eye swelled up. Cue call to the doctors and antibiotics. But they didn't help. So I got referred to a dermatologist who diagnosed 'eczema' - Eczema! Never had that before. 'Probably triggered by the Covid' he explained and then gave me some cream.

A month later and my face was bright red, hot and looked like I had shingles. 'Rosacea' the dermatologist said. Rosacea! Never had that before. You know where this going right?.