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Avoiding the Christmas “Sausage Dog Syndrome” 

It starts out as kindness, an extra sausage here, a piece of turkey there and before the Christmas tree comes down, man’s best friend has consumed up to 3,000 extra calories* and resembles more sausage than dog!  Animed, the online pet care retailer, tracked an average festive five-day period and asked dog owners to come clean about the culinary delights they share with their dogs.   […]

Why Inventure Cruncheez & Cereals Should Be Your Go To

Why Inventure Cruncheez Should Be Your Go-To Snack If you love snacks that are both delicious and convenient, Inventure Cruncheez should be at the top of your list. These crunchy, bite-sized treats are perfect for on-the-go snacking, whether you’re traveling, working, or just need a quick bite during the day. Inventure Cruncheez come in a […]

Our weekly meal plan! 3rd Nov – 7th Nov #MealPlanningMonday

Hope everyone had a great half term! We went away in our campervan for one night and stayed at Ashbourne Heights Holiday Park then took a visit to Lower Drayton Farm park on the way home as Freddie won a family pass in his summer fayre raffle. Then just had a few days at home […]

Our weekly meal plan! 27th Oct – 31st Oct #MealPlanningMonday

It’s Half Term here this week. We have had two birthday parties for my daughter the weekend just gone and then we saw the sister in law and nieces and nephews as they were down from Wales for the weekend so that was nice. Haven’t got a lot planned except maybe day trips out here […]

Celebrating World Menopause Day: How TheraTears Can Help Support Eye Health During Menopause

October 18th marks World Menopause Day, a day dedicated to raising awareness about the physical and emotional changes women experience during menopause. While much attention is given to symptoms like hot flashes and mood swings, there’s another often-overlooked challenge many women face: dry eyes. During menopause, hormonal changes, especially the drop in estrogen levels, can […]

From frightful fireworks to calm canines 

Ah, Bonfire Night. Providing dazzling displays of colour and light as the nights draw in but alongside the excitement for humans comes a real challenge for their four-legged companions. For many dogs, the loud bangs and flashes of fireworks are a source of anxiety, making it important for owners to be both prepared and proactive in soothing their pets’ worries.  While there’s plenty of advice circulating around people enjoying fireworks safely, online pet and veterinary supplies […]

Our weekly meal plan! 29th Sept – 3rd Oct #MealPlanningMonday

The end of another month, I can’t believe how quick it is going now. It will literally be Christmas before we know it. Tom is back Monday night from his lads trip to Benidorm but don’t think it is till late and think he will be broken if the last ones are anything to go […]

Our weekly meal plan! 22nd Sept – 26th Sept #MealPlanningMonday

4th week back at school, how has that gone so quickly. How is everyone getting on with the back to school routine? We’ve had no problems with our oldest who’s gone into year 4 but our youngest has really struggled starting nursery full time and having to be out the house by 8am to get […]

BRING ON THE CHRISTMAS CHEER AT THE FABULOUS FESTIVE CHRISTMAS GIFT FAIR AT NEC BIRMINGHAM – PLUS COMPETITION!

THE FABULOUS FESTIVE GIFT FAIR IS ALMOST HERE! THURSDAY 13TH – SUNDAY 16TH NOVEMBER 2025 – NEC, BIRMINGHAM HURRAY! THE BIGGEST AND MOST LIVELY INDOOR CHRISTMAS SHOPPING FAIR IN THE WEST MIDLANDS IS BACK! FABULOUS BARGAINS, GREAT MUSICAL ENTERTAINMENT AND SO MUCH CHOICE! BE INSPIRED AND GET YOUR FESTIVE PREPARATIONS OFF TO A FLYING START at […]