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How To Make A Boot Brush
*Contains Affiliate Links With the many muddy walks we’ve been on recently, my hallway was starting to look worse for wear and I was getting frustrated with the amount of vacuuming I was doing. As we had recently put down a new front door mat

4 Things to Consider When Moving House with Children
There is a lot of excitement that comes with the idea of moving to a new home. However, the entire process of moving from your old home to a new house is overwhelming and can even be worse if you have children. Moving houses with

Small Practical Changes To Your Lifestyle That Will Reduce Your Carbon Footprint
When it comes to reducing your carbon footprint, most people think that it involves making large sweeping changes to your lifestyle that either isn’t sustainable or will reduce your quality of life. Thankfully, this isn’t the case and there are actually plenty of practical changes

9 Simple Gardening Jobs To Do In Spring
Spring is just around the corner, the days are getting longer and that chill in the air is starting to lift which can only mean one thing – it’s time to get back out into the garden! If you have neglected it a little over

9 Tips For Getting Outdoor Gear On A Budget
We are an outdoorsy family, always have been. We have always had a dog, we love long walks, we love going to the beach or the woods and being out in the garden. However, even though we enjoy all of this we most certainly aren’t

Simple ways to support your child’s home learning
If there’s one thing we’ve learned this past year, it’s that home-schooling is not for the faint-hearted. Who knew that teaching our children the basics of mathematics, English and even science could be so demanding and so frustrating? You may have a newfound respect for

6 Reasons To Clean Your Home The Eco-Friendly Way
Having a clean home is something we all like to have. Having a dirty, grimy and messy home not only puts a strain on our mental health but can have serious implications on our physical health too. However, are those cleaning products you are picking

My Top 5 Essential Oils For Cleaning
I started to make my own cleaning products last year because I became very aware of how much plastic waste is created from buying the standard household cleaners we find in the supermarket aisles, I was more conscious of the fact that these contain chemicals

How to Make Sustainable Choices Each Day
If you want to do your bit for the environment, you need to start making better and more environmentally friendly decisions each and every day. If you fail to do that, you’ll be having a greater impact on the planet than you might realize. It’s

Review | ReadyPrint Ink Subscription From Epson
*Ad Having a printer in our home is a must for us. I have one child at school who needs it for homework (or for homeschooling during lockdown), a younger child who loves to colour in and I find printing pages is far easier than

Are Combi Boilers Eco-Friendly?
Nobody likes to think about replacing their boiler. They can be expensive items to buy, which is why most people see the wisdom of having the one they already own serviced regularly. But, unfortunately, statistically speaking you are likely to need to buy a new

How To Keep Your Home In Working Order Throughout Winter
Now that we are well and truly in the midst of winter, it’s time to make sure we are doing all we can to look after our homes, and in turn, our families, throughout the coldest season. It can be a more difficult time of