Welcome to my Lifestyle Parenting Blog, where I explore topics related to chronic illnesses such as ME/CFS, chronic pain, and fibromyalgia while embracing a passion for yoga, books, and blogging.
5 Top Tips For Buying Dog Food Online
If you're looking to buy dog food online but you're unsure where to start then don't worry, you have definitely come to the right place. Whether you're looking to save money or you want to increase the number of options you have, you need to be sure you're finding the perfect place to buy exactly what you need. Luckily, there are lots of ways in which you can do exactly that. Whether that means looking for offers and deals or shopping around to find the best products, the more you're doing the better. With that in mind, here are 5 top tips for buying dog food online:
Top Tips For Looking After Your Pets During Summer
If you're looking for tips and tricks when it comes to looking after your pets during summer but you're unsure where to begin then don't worry, you have definitely come to the right place. Whether you're looking after your dogs or your horses, you need to be sure you're doing all that you can to keep them safe during the summer months. Luckily, there are lots of ways in which you can do exactly that. From ensuring you're keeping them cool to giving them plenty of water, the more you're doing to keep them safe the better. With that in mind, here are some top tips for looking after your pets during the summer:
5 Practical tips for creating a family friendly bathroom
Creating a bathroom that is suitable for all of the family can be a challenge. The adults in the family may want a more relaxing space while the younger children will need a place which is safe and practical.
In this post, we will discuss some of the easiest tips to follow so you can design your bathroom to firstly get the most out of the room and secondly to make it suitable for your family.
5 Common DIY and Renovation Mistakes That Can End Up Being Costly
Brits are underestimating the cost of renovations every year and getting themselves into DIY projects that turn out to be virtual minefields. Many homeowners want to carry out the renovations themselves, but often misjudge the costs and difficulty of some home upgrades.
7 ways to make a small home feel bigger
It doesn't matter how big our home is, it's never big enough. You could have a huge living room and your bathroom could be tiny, you could have a big bathroom and your living room could be a few feet too small. I feel your pain.
Flooring for the Bedroom
After 10 years, we are finally going to bring our bedroom to life, to give it a well-deserved refresh; with the aim to make it cosy and comfortable and warm.
I have a good idea of my desired colour theme, but I am in two minds with regards to the flooring. At the moment, the bedroom is carpeted and the question is do we get a new carpet, or do we go for wood flooring? but, for the bedroom I think I definitely would prefer a nice, warm, cosy carpet.
Jazz up Your Floors on a Budget
When it comes to home decor, flooring is important. Laying the right floors makes a huge difference to how good the look, feel and finish of a room is.
Daily life of beagles mischief
Beagles eat anything and I mean anything.. and they eat a lot; they are lead by their nose and they live for food. For a beagle food is everything.
My Dad’s Wise Words
It’s father’s day yesterday, the 2nd year without my dad.
I lost my dad 22 months ago and it has been the most heart-wrenchingly painful, confusing time. Grief never leaves you, it is consuming and suffocating and… numbing - it changes you.
Amongst all the pain and grief, I have many fond memories, many happy ones, ones that make me smile.
My dad was always good at energising me but at the same time keeping me grounded, he did this in many ways, and one-way would be from his wise words.
5 Ideas For Designing a Sitting Room From Scratch
Designing a sitting room from scratch is an exciting yet overwhelming task. The opportunity to create a new space for connecting with your family and friends doesn’t always come, so it’s important to take this chance to design something that is truly special. It might seem like a nerve-wracking ordeal, what with the costs involved, but don’t fret as this article will give you some design ideas in coming up with the perfect sitting room for your household.
Complete Your Kitchen Renovation with These Must-Have Accessories
Kitchen renovations are nearly always big projects. They are arguably one of the most time-consuming, expensive, and stressful rooms in the entire house to renovate, especially if the renovation involves gutting things down to the bones. So as the end draws near, and the kitchen is just about done, it’s normal to want to just wrap it all up and start enjoying the space. Before you do that however, there are a few must-have accessories that could really add those finishing touches. Let’s take a closer look.
5 creative ways to decorate your bathroom
Many people play it safe when it comes to decorating bathrooms. If you're bored with the standard and plain designs that are commonplace, there are some simple and creative changes you can make that won't require an entire renovation.
If you want a bathroom that stands out from the rest, read on for some creative decor tips.
IBS Truths
IBS Truths
IBS crept up on me so gradually that for the first year or so I didn't realise there was anything wrong. I'd simply ignored and dismissed the symptoms - I'd even resigned myself to accepting that I will probably have digestive problems for the rest my life, they were mild, annoying, and uncomfortable, but I just didn't have the time to go to the doctors for what I thought was something I could live with. I tried to put it to the back of my mind.
Inverness The Dairy at Daviot Cottages Holiday Review
Last week I finally got to visit my dream location, Inverness, the Highlands. I'd not been this excited about going on a holiday in a long time, and what surprised me, was how excited the kids were too - even the pending 9-hour drive didn't deter their excitement - they couldn't wait to see the mountains and visit the Loch Ness.
How to Choose a Sleeping Bag
How to Choose a Sleeping Bag
We went on our first family camping trip a few weeks ago, it was so much more than we expected. We all caught the camping bug and are already planning for our next trip.
We just about got all the basics for our first camping trip, apart from one sleeping bag as we wanted the right type and it wasn't available. Everyone had a sleeping bag bar one, but it was not a major issue as we took quilts instead and it was a really warm few days, so it worked out well. However, we definitely need to get one more for our future camping trips.
My Son has Lymes Disease
I spotted it as soon as he walked down the steps coming out of his class room.
I was picking him up at the end of school, when he came jumping down the steps like he normally does, with a big smile on his face, not a worry in the world. I instantly spotted the red bullseye rash on the side of his neck. I knew instantly what it was.
Me and Mine: June 2018
I'm super excited to be taking part of the Me & Mine project for the first time. May this be the first of many.
June brought us joy and sorrow, as well as great memories.
How to explain an absent parent and what I learnt
When we think about motherhood, the first words that comes to mind are unconditional love and protection. This rings true for me as a mother, but not just to my boys who I gave birth to, but also to my little girl whom I may not have given birth to, but I am her parent.
It's normal that Summer has questions about why her birth parents do not come visit her anymore,
My First Father's Day Without My Father
Sunday was Father's Day, the first Father's Day in my 39-years without my father.
There was no card to buy him, no gift, no visit to see him, no embrace, no kiss from him... nothing.
I have memories, lots of memories, good memories, but these memories are still coupled with the raw grief of losing him, bringing on immense sadness, aching, pain.