Gus and Bella Box Review

*Thanks to Gus and Bella who offered a one-off box in exchange for an honest review I thought it was about time I'd introduce the newest member of my family properly, Yo-yo the cat (not my name choice by there we go), who joined us in Febuary, unintentionally just before lockdown. The last time I was a cat owner was in South Africa many years ago, when I temporarily fostered a cat for a few months and prior to that was when I was a child and we had a beloved cat for 17yrs, he was a true member of the family in every sense of the word so I was excited to see how Yo-you would fit in. Well needless to say the boys adore her and take great care into looking after her wellbeing. We want to make sure we are providing her with the right nutrition and space to play and grow. Luckily we have a nice outdoor space which backs onto a river with lots of trees behind so she has been having lots of fun exploring. Finding food she likes has been a bit hit and miss, there are so many brands out the......

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How to make money from your home while travelling

*Contains Affiliate links  While many of us have travel plans on hold we are starting to look to the future and make loose plans for the year ahead in the hopes some kind of normality will return. For many, this period has made people reassess their priorities and what they want to do with their lives. Yes, it's been a financial strain for many, which could make the idea of selling it all and travelling the world with a backpack even more appealing. Although you don't need to sell your home if your a homeowner, instead make your property work for you and possibly help fund those travel plans at the same time. 1. Sign up to Airbnb Airbnb has quickly become one of the most popular and well-known booking sites, making it easy for the average homeowner to sign up and start renting out their spare room or whole place, as the click of a button. The one great thing about listing your home to rent on Airbnb is the flexibility (along with security measures) so you can rent your home out......

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Tips On Creating A Child-Friendly Garden

*Contains affiliate links  If you have a garden space outside of your home, don't let it go to waste. It can be used for all kinds of purposes for your children, both fun and educational and help to create space for connecting with nature . Your garden is also the incentive your children need to stay off their screens, as if it has been adapted with them in mind, they will have more cause to play and explore outside.  So, what can you do to make your garden child-friendly? Well, we have some useful tips in this article. Have a read, and then do what you can with your garden space at home. 1 Firstly make your garden safe Health and safety is a big concern for all parents and while we want them to get outdoors, get muddy and enjoy the fresh air we also want them to be safe and reduce any unnecessary risks. But what kind of dangers are out there? Well, there are plants and flowers for starters. As lovely as you want your garden to look, not every plant or flower is safe for your ......

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How to thrive while working from home

Now more than ever people are working from home, in fact we are being encouraged to do so. I've been a self-employed freelancer for a few years now and have been working from my small but adequate office space in my home for over 6yrs now so I feel well versed in the work from home lifestyle. There are certainly pros and cons to working from home but it offers a lot of freedom once you get into a good routine and I find it works really well for me. So I thought I would share a few tips I've learnt along the way and if your making the switch to working from home hopefully these will be useful. 1. Create a daily to-do list Having a structure to your workday is really important and having a clear idea of your daily objectives will really help you to stay focused and productive. Without having anyone physically there to supervise or oversee your work, motivation has to come from you so knowing your deadlines and prioritising the most important tasks is key. You can also break your ......

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