How to prepare your Garden for the Winter

Our garden is still very basic, with a shed, some flower pots and a flower bed I created back in the summer. We were due a gardener to call over and get some work done a few months ago. Though there has been some complications along the way, we won’t be getting anything done now until Spring next year. However…

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Snacking with Ape #MunchHappy

I don’t know about you but three main meals a day is not enough for me. I always have to snack in between otherwise I get grumpy and angry. They also call that hangry, it’s actually a thing. When I am in work, I generally have a chocolate bar in the afternoon or something else. I just couldn’t wait until…

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How We Decorate for Christmas

Two weekends ago we decorated the house for Christmas all weekend. The week prior to that, we went to the local Woodies to pick up a new tree. The one we had for years was a bit broken and we just put up with it over the years. It was time for a new one. Luckily Woodies had 20% off…

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All the Facts about the Christmas Tree

Have you all put up your tree? Ours went up on Saturday. In fact I couldn’t wait to put it up. When you have a fake Christmas tree that takes two hours to put up and look perfect, I definitely want to get the most out of it.  But when is officially the right time to put the tree? Do…

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6 Perfect Stocking Fillers From Uncommon Goods

How are you all getting on with your Christmas shopping? Have you got most of it done or are you a kind of last minute person? At the weekend we were busy decorating the house and getting into the Christmas spirit. Of course the stockings above the stove can’t be missing. In November I have shared a few gift guides…

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