Decorating for Easter: 5 fun, spring ideas

One of our favourite things about a change of season or a special celebration like Easter, Halloween or Christmas is decorating the house to match the occasion.

Decorating is a simple activity that the whole family can get involved in, can instantly refresh your home and get you in the mood for the festivities. We store all our seasonal decorations in plastic storage boxes in the garage, so each year it’s like finding little treasures that we can bring out again and again.

If you’re looking to get your home ready for Easter here are 5 simple but effective decorating ideas to inspire you:

Ideas for Easter themed decorations

Digital Decluttering Guide: How to Organise Your Family's Virtual Life

As a mum of three, I know first hand how quickly our digital lives can become just as messy as our physical spaces! From thousands of photos clogging up our phones to countless downloaded school letters and receipts, digital clutter is a real challenge for modern families. Today, I'm sharing my tried and tested tips for sorting out your virtual mess and creating systems that actually work.

Brilliant Car Organisation Hacks Every Family Needs

Is your family car starting to look like a mobile tip? Don't worry, you're not alone. As a mum of three, I know exactly how quickly our cars can transform from spotless to absolute chaos. Whether it's finding half eaten packets of crisps under seats or sitting on scattered Lego pieces (ouch!), keeping the family car tidy can feel like mission impossible.

But here's the brilliant news: I've cracked the code to car organisation and I'm sharing all my favourite tricks that have genuinely made a difference for our family. These aren't those Pinterest perfect solutions that last approximately two minutes, these are real, practical tips that work for real families.

These tips will make your car tidier and more organised

10 Genius Storage Hacks for Small Bedrooms: Maximise Space and Minimise Clutter

Small bedrooms can often feel overwhelming, especially when trying to accommodate all the necessities of daily life. Whether it's a child's room bursting with toys, a teenager's space filled with school supplies and hobbies, or your own bedroom that needs to double as a workspace, the struggle to keep everything tidy and accessible is real.

As a mother of three I've encountered these challenges firsthand. Over the years, I've discovered and developed numerous strategies to make the most of limited space without sacrificing style or functionality.

In this post, we'll explore ten innovative storage solutions that can transform even the tiniest bedroom into a well organised oasis. From clever under bed storage ideas to multi functional furniture and smart wall mounting techniques, these hacks are designed to help you reclaim your space and create a more peaceful environment.

Whether you're dealing with a compact city apartment or simply looking to optimise your existing space, these tips will help you maximise every square inch of your bedroom. Get ready to discover how a few simple changes can make a significant difference in your daily life and home organisation.

Transform your small bedroom into a storage haven with these genius hacks

Countdown to Christmas: Make Your Own Advent Calendar Ideas

What started off as a simple way to countdown the days to Christmas, making chalk marks on doors in Germany, has turned into a tradition many people, young and old, now take part in in increasingly elaborate ways. You can get pretty much anything hidden behind the cardboard doors or drawers of an advent calendar now, from jewellery to high end cosmetics. The 2024 advent calendar line up even includes a 5ft Lindt offering, featuring 24 full size products for a mere £180 when it is reported the contents are worth closer to £90! One way to get exactly what the person would like without the huge mark-up is to make your own advent calendar.

Make Your Own Advent Calendar Ideas For Children And Adults

Making your own advent calendars makes them more special

Everything you need to know about Christmas boxes: Advent Boxes and Christmas Boxes

Christmas boxes are a fairly recent tradition, but they have quickly gained popularity over the last decade. What started out as more of a homemade thing has now turned into big business with more retailers bringing out new box designs every year and even pre-filled boxes available on Etsy. They can form a really special part of your Christmas tradition whether you give them at the beginning of December as an advent box or on Christmas Eve. If you are looking to introduce one to your family this guide will explain what they are and what to put in them. 

Quick Make Ahead Breakfast Ideas For Busy Family Mornings

One of my biggest hurdles getting the kids out to school in the mornings is getting them to eat something quick and filling to set them up for the day. School mornings are enough of a rush without preparing anything more exciting than a bowl of cereal that gets half eaten. So if your mornings are similar why not try these make ahead breakfasts for smoother sailing.

Making breakfast in advance makes mornings easier

6 Cheap packed lunch ideas for kids

Coming up with interesting and nutritious packed lunch ideas for children’s packed lunches can be a challenge, especially when you are working on a budget. It’s difficult not to get stuck in a rut and children get bored of food items just as us adults do.

Alternative packed lunch ideas

Easy ways to create shopping lists for your family meals

Do you often find that you get to the supermarket to do the 'big shop' and find that you just can’t remember what you intended to buy or what you have at home? Or perhaps you do an online shop regularly, only to find that half of the items you needed you forgot to order? If this is the case, you need some ideas for shopping list planning and you have come to the right place!

Here are several different ways that you can plan your shopping so that you’ll have the right ingredients every time:

Use these tips to be more organised, save money and reduce waste