The Importance of Self- Care: Why the Bathroom is One of the Most Important Rooms in Our Home

As a parent, especially as a carer too, it can be difficult to find time to relax. Yet self-care is essential. And that is why for some people the bathroom is one of the most important rooms in the home. It is often a place of sanctuary; whether that is simply a chance to quickly … Read more

Making Your Own Indoor Herb and Spice Garden

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Many people across the country don’t have a garden, or what they do have is on the small side. The great news is, that doesn’t mean you can’t embrace the green-fingered lifestyle. It’s just a matter of working with what you’ve got. Creating an indoor herb and spice garden is the ideal way to grow … Read more

Helping Elderly Relatives Maintain Independence

Helping Elderly Relatives Maintain Independence

As people grow older, they begin to worry about losing their independence. One example of this might be concerns over whether they will stay in their own home or if they will move to an independent senior living community instead, and what support they might require to live as independently as possible. Simply Senior Living … Read more

The Ultimate Indoor Gardening Cheat Sheet: Guest Post by Emma – Fixtures and Flowers

It’s a scientific fact that plants breathe life into the atmosphere. Without plants or trees to absorb carbon dioxide and produce oxygen the human race would have no source of clean air. The world would be forced to breathe recycled or artificially produced oxygen. The more plants there is then, the less pollution there is. … Read more

Keeping Things Simple: A-Z of 30 Days Wild

K is for… Keeping things simple. One of the things I most love about 30 Days Wild is that it isn’t about expensive days out and organising extravagent activities; it is about celebrating the simple everyday things, slowing ourselves down and stopping to appreciate the small things. It is about reconnecting with nature, and our … Read more

Educational Resources For The Family Home

Whether you home educate or not, educational resources are an important part of every family home. From books and writing equipment, to art supplies and games, here are some of our top essentials… Reading Material The number one must-have for all ages! Whilst this may seem like a given, I couldn’t write a blog post … Read more

Budget DĂ©cor Ideas That Can Change A Room

Sick of your tired, outdated dĂ©cor, but don’t have enough spare cash for a renovation? The good news is that with a little bit of DIY, it’s possible to transform just about any home in your property – without breaking the bank. A new lick of paint, some fresh throw pillows, and a touch of … Read more