There’s something oddly comforting about a tidy home—especially when the drawers finally close properly, the surfaces are clear, and you’re not constantly tripping over “things to sort out later.” But there’s one area many of us forget to tackle: old tech. You know the one. That drawer full of chargers, cracked screens, and phones you’ve promised yourself you’ll deal with “one day.” The good news? That forgotten tech isn’t just clutter—it can actually be turned into cash or given a new life. Why Old Phones Deserve a Second Look We tend to think of old phones as useless once they’ve…
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Starting my week with the Weekly Edit is a ritual I’ve kept for years. It’s my favourite Monday morning anchor—a chance to slow down, celebrate the ‘small wins,’ and gather the smiles from the week behind us. Part reflection and part record-keeping, it’s my way of documenting our family’s adventures before the next chapter begins. The Weekly Edit {Week 22/2026} I enjoyed a few days away with the youngest teen on the Isle of Wight. The weather was hot and sunny and we enjoyed some lovely meals out including lunch at The Garlic Farm, and lunch at Quarr Abbey –…
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I love the start of a new year. Each month I love to write a round up of what I’ve been making and my analogue hobbies. This helps me to see what I’ve made, and holds me accountable for projects half started or bought. This year I’m calling my series The Monthly Thread. May’s post is all about outdoor art & a new camera. The Monthly Thread: May’s outdoor art & new camera Baking My teen made the most amazing Pretzel Rice Krispie Cakes, the recipe was from a supermarket magazine. These tasted so good, we will definitely be encouraging…
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Source: Pexels European cities have quickly become one of the most popular playgrounds for family travel. In fact, research shows that Europe earns billions of dollars for overnight trips across the continent. Therefore, Europe is one of the best places to take your kids for vacation. That’s more so during city breaks. Read on to learn how you can make your European tour actually fun for kids. Getting the Whole Family Connected the Moment You Land When travelling with kids, you need to know that constant navigation is essential. That’s because you’ll need to find the nearest park, locate family-friendly…
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Starting my week with the Weekly Edit is a ritual I’ve kept for years. It’s my favourite Monday morning anchor—a chance to slow down, celebrate the ‘small wins,’ and gather the smiles from the week behind us. Part reflection and part record-keeping, it’s my way of documenting our family’s adventures before the next chapter begins. The Weekly Edit {Week 21/2026} We started the week with yet another school trip. My daughter went to Silverstone Museum for a STEM day with some of her classsmates. Last week I told you how we started to strip the wallpaper in our living room. We…
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I’ve been enjoying reading a lot recently. Perhaps it’s the cooler weather, or just that I’ve found some great books, but it feels like I’m reading a lot. Actually I’ve read 8 out of my 24 target for the Goodreads 2026 Reading Challenge, which I’m pretty pleased with. I’m not sure how I discovered Dinah Jefferies, but I usually enjoy her historical novels a lot. Her latest novel is The Lost Château and is published next month. The Lost Château by Dinah Jefferies A secret lies behind every door… The Dordogne, 1936 Amid tangled gardens and crumbling walls, Chateau Rousseau…
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Starting my week with the Weekly Edit is a ritual I’ve kept for years. It’s my favourite Monday morning anchor—a chance to slow down, celebrate the ‘small wins,’ and gather the smiles from the week behind us. Part reflection and part record-keeping, it’s my way of documenting our family’s adventures before the next chapter begins. I seem to have skipped a week so here’s what we’ve been up to for the past fortnight. The Weekly Edit {Week 20/2026} We’ve been re-arranging the downstairs of our house for a good few weeks now. We’ve shifted all of the furniture around and started…
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It was the second day of half-term and the rainy-day list had already collapsed. We had done the puzzle, watched the film, lost two pieces of the puzzle, and the youngest was eyeing the biscuit tin with a worrying look in her eye. I needed a craft, but not another colouring book. Something where she could see the thing she had made and want to wear it the next day. We landed on beaded charm bracelets. It turned out to be one of those activities where the kids actually wanted to keep going after the first attempt, and we ended…
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The way people use their homes has changed dramatically over the past few years. Rooms once designed purely for relaxation, dining, or occasional hobbies are now expected to support work, study, entertainment, and family organization all at once. Kitchen tables have doubled as desks, spare bedrooms have become hybrid offices, and quiet corners of the home have transformed into full-time working environments. As remote and flexible work continue shaping modern routines, families are paying far closer attention to how their home environments affect comfort, productivity, and overall wellbeing. Functionality is no longer the only priority. More people now want workspaces…