5 UNCONVENTIONAL FIRE PIT IDEAS YOU NEED TO TRY

 Winter and holiday season is all about staying cosy and embracing the drop in temperature. We pay attention to creating a warm and welcoming indoor space. But often times, we neglect our backyard and the outdoor area. Firepits are a creative solution for fine tuning your outdoor space and making it comfortable to sit with friends and family. The versatility of fire pits is not confined to only the decorative aspect - they also offer functionality. If you have abandoned your outdoor lounge because of the roaring intensity of winters - you can be experimental with fire pits and create a safe haven; outside of your home. While it might be a bit chilly outside - you don’t have to confine yourself indoors. 

BOXLIST | THE ONE STOP SHOP FOR ENTERTAINMENT

 When it comes to movie night in our house, Mezz and I actually dread it. We spend almost as much time as the actual movie we pick to decide on the film, and half an hour in i am asleep.

BOXING DAY SALES AND ALL THE PICKLES

 Today we are doing absolutely nothing. It’s been a full on few days and yesterday we hit the sales and was not disappointed!.

MERRY CHRISTMAS 2022

 What a day!. Merry Christmas!. It has been a busy day from 5am might I add :) . Alessia decided it was a good idea to set her alarm at 5 and wake her sister up.

THE BIG CHOP!

If you’ve been here for a while then you will know about Nila's Rapunzel hair. She has never had a hair cut and she is 5 and a half, not a trim,nothing at all, she loves her long hair.

5 WAYS TO AVOID THE CHRISTMAS SLUMP

 Christmas is 3 days away and we are feeling super excited!. We’ve had movie nights,baking sessions, cinema trips out and all the goodies you can imagine :).

GIRLS CINEMA DATE & CHRISTMAS SHOPPING

I am really trying to manage my time at the minute . Working and having the girls off can sometimes be overwhelming and feel like I am constantly juggling.

WE’VE FINALLY SEEN SANTA!

 We saw Santa!. Nila and her relationship with Santa is a long story and this year she has really been on edge with seeing Santa,but today she was finally brave enough to visit him and have a little chat .

WHAT I’M READING | CHRISTMAS EDITION

 Reading has always been a love of mine and I honestly could open up a library I have that many books, I’d love my own, think beauty and the beast and that would be my dream!.

CHRISTMAS ROAD TRIP

We’ve been on a Christmas road trip this weekend to my my mum and dads. We came up for a few nights last Xmas and I think it’s going to become a bit of a tradition now.

LOOK WHOS BACK WITH A FRIEND | ELF ON THE SHELF

Last year we had a surprise visit from Flower the Elf when we went to Nanny and Grandads for the weekend. The girls thought she was brilliant, and she’s turned up at Nannies again, with a friend.

OPERATION CHRISTMAS SUCCESS!

 It’s the last week of school this week and I have had Nila off.With an outburst of Scarlett fever it’s just not worth taking the risk and sending her in.

LAST MINUTE CHRISTMAS GIFT IDEAS

Just over a week to go until Christmas and I honestly can’t believe how fast it’s gone. We have finally got everything we need, have you?.I’ve put together some last minute gift ideas incase you need some inspiration and you have no idea what to get your loved ones.

SELF CARE LIST FOR THE FESTIVE SEASON

It’s the season to be jolly but let’s be honest, it can be one of the most stressful times of the year too. It’s all about balance and taking that time out in between all the chaos.

EASY FESTIVE BARK

 I can’t believe we haven’t done as much baking as we normally do by this time in December, I am definitely slacking :)

HOW TO AVOID THE CHRISTMAS DINNER BURNOUT THIS YEAR

We all know the struggle of getting everything ready for Christmas dinner each year. The stress of preparing the perfect meal can be overwhelming, leading to a dreaded Christmas dinner burnout. But it doesn't have to be this way. If you plan ahead and follow a few simple steps, you can create a stress-free Christmas dinner that everyone can enjoy. In this blog post, we'll look at ways to avoid Christmas dinner burnout this year.

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A SLOW SUNDAY GONE WRONG

 This morning I vowed to have a slow Sunday and do nothing. This was already going to be a fail the moment I said it out loud, but god loves a trier right? :)

OUR NETFLIX CHRISTMAS WATCH LIST

Netflix always brings out some new films over Christmas , and we’ve been really looking forward to watching some classics too. You can’t beat snuggling on the sofa with the biggest hot chocolate, Christmas tree lights on and a good movie.

HOW TO AVOID BURNOUT THIS CHRISTMAS TIME

 We are in the second week of December and I know a lot of us will have Christmas all covered but some will be flapping and panicking and forgetting what’s most important this time of year.

5 TIPS ON SUCCESSFULLY PLANNING YOUR CHILD'S BIRTHDAY PARTY

 One of the most critical days in a child's life is their birthday. It's a day that they get to celebrate and enjoy with friends and family. Planning a child's birthday party can be a daunting task, but if you follow these five tips, it can be stress-free and fun for everyone!

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HOW TO FIND THE RIGHT BOOTS THIS WINTER

We have finally hit minus weather here!, -3 this morning and absolutely freezing!. The boots have come out and I’m so thankful I can finally feel my toes again :), but when it comes to buying the perfect boots for winter, where do we start?.

 

LUSH CHRISTMAS FAVOURITES

 When it comes to Christmas, nothing makes me more happier than a trip to Lush, if you are new here, my name is Kira and I have a lush obsession :)

10 THINGS TO DO THIS WEEK

 10 things to do this week to get festive, super cozy and organised! :) I love doing these every once in a while, so a festive list was a must ...

OUR FESTIVE BUCKET LIST

 The girls and I have sat down and come up with a little festive bucket list for December. The Christmas season can go by so fast and sometimes the things we want to do get pushed aside as the month gets busier.

THE TREE IS UP | FEELING FESTIVE

 We normally put the tree up on the 1st December every year but things have been a little meh over the past week , with colds and just feeling rubbish so we decided to put it up earlier to cheer everyone up :)

MANCHESTER CHRISTMAS MARKET

Manchester at Christmas time is honestly one not to be missed. We’ve done the Christmas markets for two years now and look forward to it every year.

WHAT WILL MY CHILD LEARN AT NURSERY?

 Nursery is essentially the first step to education for a child. They will be in a classroom setting with teachers and classmates, getting on with tasks set by the teacher themselves.