One of the things I love most about our new house is the garden, which already feels like it has the potential to become such a lovely space for us. It’s probably my favourite part of the house, if I’m honest, and ever since we moved in I’ve been itching to get out there properly. I want to learn more about the plants that are already here, work out what needs a bit of love, and slowly start putting my own stamp on what is clearly an established garden, even if it has been a little bit neglected.The plan is to share a monthly “what’s growing in our garden” post so I can keep track of what … [Read more...]
What International eSIMs Offer Travellers Planning Trips Abroad….
One of the things I always think about before we go away now is how we’re going to stay connected once we land. It used to be something we just sorted when we got there, whether that meant paying whatever roaming charges came up or wandering around an airport trying to find somewhere to buy a SIM card. Neither option is ideal when you’re tired and just want to get to your hotel and start your trip.These days though, there’s a much easier way to deal with it, and it’s something I wish we’d started using sooner. Electronic SIMs, or eSIMs, basically let you sort your mobile data before you … [Read more...]
Amazing DIY Orange Peel Kitchen Spray….
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...]
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...]
