This DIY Orange Peel Kitchen Spray smells amazing and more importantly, does a great job cleaning your kitchen and bathroom surfaces.Over the last couple of years, I've really started to enjoy making and experimenting with homemade cleaning products and one that I've made over and over is my DIY orange peel kitchen spray. I just love the citrus smell - so much so that I sometimes even add a cheeky few drops of sweet orange essential oil to add even more orange scent. 😁This spray is fab for all your kitchen and your bathroom cleaning but I tend to use mine more in the … [Read more...]
Cruising with Kids: What You Need to Know Before You Go….
Taking the family on a cruise is one of those holidays that genuinely works for everyone. The adults get to relax, the kids stay entertained, and nobody has to compromise too much. That said, with so many options out there, knowing where to start can feel a bit daunting.Here's what's worth thinking about before you book.Choosing the Right Cruise Line Not all cruise lines are created equal when it comes to families, and this is probably the single most important decision you'll make. Some ships feel like they were designed with kids in mind from the ground up, proper clubs, youth … [Read more...]
What to do when your flight is cancelled (and how to get your money back)….
There’s a very specific kind of stress that comes with travel going wrong.You’ve packed, you’ve planned, you’ve probably spent weeks looking forward to it… and then suddenly you’re stood in an airport staring at a departures board that just says cancelled.I’ve definitely noticed over the past year how often flights seem to get cancelled or disrupted. Every time it happens, social media fills up with photos of packed airport floors, people queueing for hours, and families trying to rebook on the spot. It always makes me think how stressful that would be if it happened to us … [Read more...]
{Iceland Diaries} A cheaper alternative to the Blue Lagoon…
People often ask me how we can afford to travel as we do and I always say that it's because we shop around for great deals and when we go, we have a strict budget to stick to which means being super clever with what we do when we're on holiday and how we do it. This post is an example of how we use our budget wisely...When most people plan a trip to Iceland, the Blue Lagoon is usually top of their list, and why wouldn't it be. It's one of Iceland's most famous attractions with it's milky-blue water, luxury spa vibes, and Instagram-perfect photos. It was definitely the top of our … [Read more...]
How we’re overpaying our mortgage EVERY month without paying anything….
Did I mention that we moved house? 😁😁😁And as much as we were excited to move, it's never fun to think about taking on the commitment of a whole new mortgage. We want to pay our mortgage off as soon as we can so we're doing a few things to make sure that there are regular over-payments to reduce the balance because every over-payment that we make not only reduces the mortgage by that amount, it also reduces the amount of interest that you pay overall and will ultimately reduce the term of the mortgage. I'm going to tell you about one of the … [Read more...]
Our Victorian Fireplace Makeover….
Today, you're going to see my favourite makeover so far in our new house - our original Victorian Fireplace.When we moved house at the end of February, I was off work unwell and awaiting an operation so despite having the biggest plans for our new house, I could only manage the smaller jobs which I found so frustrating as you can imagine. The fireplace was my first project and I thoroughly enjoyed taking my time, making it look exactly as I wanted it to look while my poor partner was tasked with the bigger jobs in the room like getting rid of the giant emerald green strip … [Read more...]
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