Cuisine & Culture the Chinese Family Way
Are you planning to book a holiday at home or away this winter? Before you head out and book your holiday, why not check out this interactive map by Regatta, which will show you the best of what the UK has to offer in wintertime, compared to other countries! It might help you decide how you spend your holidays, help you to save money for the festive period and reduce your carbon footprint!
Summer has been amazing, but it is starting to wave it’s finally goodbyes for the year and soon we will be back in autumn and in winter. The colder seasons of the year are many people’s favourites because they are super cosy, you have an excuse to hibernate in the house and you get to wear all of those super comfy jumpers once more. During the summer you likely stripped out a lot of the bedroom to make it manageable for sleep, but now it is time to bring back that warmth and have some fun with the space. Here are our top ways to make the bedroom super cosy this winter.
Preparing your boiler for winter! We are fully into autumn now and if you haven’t already, now would be a good time to make sure your boiler is ready for winter when you need it most. A faulty boiler could pose a risk by leaking deadly carbon monoxide gas so an efficient, well maintained boiler not only provides peace of mind, but can save you money too.
Why It’s Important to Include Plants in Your Home in Winter!
We all know how dull the weather can be throughout winter, with many parts of the country being subjected to ice, snow and sometimes even floods. Winter can be notorious for its horrible weather conditions, making the majority of us stay inside and enjoy the warmth of our homes.
With winter often known as the most miserable season of the year, except for Christmas of course, you are probably looking for ways to brighten up your day! Plants can be a helpful way to brighten up your home in winter for a number of different reasons.
Get Winter-ready with Armor All! As the weather is plunging down to icy cold, it is always important to keep your car in tip-top condition. Last week, we had a flat tyre and I realised that it had been a while since we checked our tyre condition and body works. I was so lost in the middle of a countryside road but luckily with mobile data, I was able to reach my husband to get his advice! So don’t caught out like me and get your car ready for winter!
This coming half term, come and join the loveable Cleo on his furry adventure to discover the true meaning of friendship when CLEO scampers onto DVD and Digital Download on 15th February 2016. It is available to buy online, good stores and Amazon.
This is our second year attending the fireworks at Tamworth castle grounds and once again it was a brilliant display. What more could you ask for when the event is free! Last year, we were lucky to not receive a parking fine, so this year, we parked at Ventura carpark and took a 15 minute walk to the location.
It was chilly but not too windy and it had stopped raining! We were all getting warm and cosy with our new Saltrock clothing. Did you know that Saltrock have recently grown, opening a number of new stores around the coastal parts of the UK and are up to lots of exciting new things?
Last week, while I was looking to buy a piping book, I came across a pack of round origami sheets at The Works. So I decided to use it to make paper snowflakes. As the weather has turned cold, this is a great craft for a winter theme and to use the snowflakes to decorate around the Christmas tree or windows! To make these paper snowflakes, you will need the following.
A huge welcome to Week 38 of the Tuesday Tutorials Pintorials Pin Party!
This week I am featuring snow play! First is Jenny from The Brick Castle who used real snow to create a snow kingdom for her kids to play. If you don’t have any snow, not to worry! Anna from In The Playroom teaches you how to make artificial snow! Mary-kate who regularly blogs at Christianity Cove will explain how to make snowflakes using borax and pipe cleaner.
