Driving in winter is tricky. Not only does the weather seem to conspire against us, there is a small but significant proportion of drivers who only drive when it gets too cold for their bicycles or for walking or jogging to work. Inexperienced and unpractised […]

Strawberry Picking Yorkshire – one of the highlights of our summer is going to pick strawberries.  Strawberry picking starts mid/late June around here.  There is something so delightful about it and the kids love doing it (just don’t let them pick too many unless you […]

New Year’s Eve York 2020.  Looking for what to do at New Year in York?  It’s a bit of a strange year, so do check with the individual place to make sure things are still going ahead!  Details correct as far as I can see […]

Slow cooker/crockpot chocolate fudge Christmas Puddings. The fudge itself really easy to make, just four ingredients.  The decorating is a little more tricky but nothing too taxing.  It makes a fabulous homemade Christmas gift that will be loved!  There are step by step photos below […]

We have recently been trying out the Simba Hybrid mattress, it’s a combination of memory foam and Simba’s “unique, patented titanium Aerocoil® spring-comfort layer”.  So the best of both worlds.   The mattress on our bed is a bit of a controversial marital subject in our […]

With Christmas fast approaching, some of the UK’s top bloggers have got together to offer one lucky winner an amazing bundle of prizes for Christmas Gifts this year. We also have a runner’s up prize to make someone else’s Christmas special too. With such a […]

Christmas Gift Guides for Men 2020 – Seriously, I find it really difficult to come up with presents for Mr W not to mention my Dad, brother etc!  I am very lucky though as we get sent lots of new preview items to try out […]

I’ve always had cats, we lost one of ours last year and his brother is now 14 and (like all of us) misses him.  So this summer, while the children were on holidays we adopted two rescue kittens.  That’s them above, a black and white […]

My kids are at an age where they are a bit tricky to buy for.  I miss the days when there was a million different things they either wanted or would make them happy!  Whether you have younger or older kids, have a look at […]

Looking for the perfect present for foodies?  Have a look at some of the latest and hottest foody products out for the Christmas.  From Salt Vodka, to chocolate and hazelnut peanut butter, we have them all here!   CHARLIE BIGHAM’s Charlie Bigham’s, creator of delicious […]