The mornings are dark and gloomy. When I finish my day job (in my home office currently), it’s pitch black and the other day I finally gave in and switched the heating on. Hot drinks are on rotation and comforting & hearty dishes made way into our meal plans. Autumn or even winter is well … Continue reading 7 Simple Ways To Beat The Winter Blues
Imagine you sit with a glass of mulled wine snuggled under a blanket, watching one of the Christmas movie classics. It’s perfect. But what does it take to get to that relaxing stage? There is a lot of planning, shopping, cooking and generally running around...about four weeks of it. Every year, you think you can … Continue reading HOW TO PLAN (ALMOST) STRESS-FREE CHRISTMAS HOLIDAY (+FREE GIFT PRINTABLES)
this year, I haven't made any food or fitness related New Year’s resolutions as I knew deep down that I wouldn't keep them for long. I didn’t want to start another diet. My aim was to change my eating habits and with a bit of luck, make sure that as a family we all eat a little bit better. Those are simple steps to a healthier lifestyle that help me every day.
Whilst finishing off the mince pies and chocolates, I am also making plans for 2018 and de-cluttering the house. Room by room. I don't think I will reach a minimalist space with two boys for quite a while yet but I can at least try The amount of "stuff" we seem to accumulate amazes me … Continue reading THINGS I GOT RID OF BEFORE 2018
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