This year’s family holiday already seems like a dim and distant memory (even though it was only two weeks ago) and I am already thinking about next year. The teen will have taken his GCSE exams next summer, so we…
Teenagers can be a bit of a challenge when it comes to pleasing them. They are blossoming into adults, spending time with the “fam” isn’t always top of the agenda and they certainly have lots of opinions on everything and…
Well hello! *taps the screen the see if anyone is still here* Things have been rather crazy of late and so this lovely corner of the internet has been a bit quiet. This time of year is always busy but…
Students across the country are anxiously waiting to find out if they have achieved the right grades to get them into their chosen university. As the day final approaches, students are nervously waiting to finally find out the verdict. For…
The small people in our lives often carry a lot on their small shoulders. I know my daughter does. She worries so much about everything; about school, about her friends, about us, about her brother, about what might happen in…
I have always tried to be creative over the years when it comes to Father’s Day gifts. When the children were younger, we made a range of gifts and cards which are still treasured today. I did occasionally buy gifts…
If you want to be both safe and legal when out and about on the road, then you must pay attention to your car’s tyres. Car tyres are an important part of the performance as well as safety, so you…
Spring is definitely the season where I look wearily around my house and make a mental list of the many, many jobs that need doing. There is something about that burst of spring sunshine that can really make everything look…
Is the accumulating clutter causing you to feel claustrophobic and stressed? It can be a difficult task keeping your home clean, neat and tidy when you constantly on the go, but there are many ways to de-stress and unclutter your…
Hello and welcome to my blog. I'm Nikki, mum of four, wife, teacher, writer and drinker of many cups of tea. This blog is pretty much anything that pops into my head, an eclectic mix of family life and lots more. Grab a cuppa and have a read.
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