It being the summer holidays, I’m spending a lot of time visiting attractions with the kids and undertaking various overnight stays. Among the many considerations I have to consider is what luggage to take. … [Read more...]
Shared Parental Leave: How mum can benefit
Shared Parental leave (SPL) is a subject very close to my heart. I have written about it many a time and being a dad blogger, I have generally focused on the benefits to fathers of taking an extended period of leave from the workplace when a newborn child arrives on the scene. This only tells part of the story. I was curious to find out what benefits a mum might experience when … [Read more...]
Throwing away my youth
I unlocked the padlock, swung-open the metal door and peered into the poorly-lit storage unit. My heart immediately sank when I saw what was in there. The first thing to catch my eye among the carefully stacked boxes was a plastic shopping basket filled with the most random selection of items ever collected in one small space. There was an ancient tin of shaving foam, two bow … [Read more...]
The Rug Doctor Deep Carpet Cleaner comes to my resuce
Picture the scene. You’ve moved into a new house with new carpets. Everything around you looks and smells new. … [Read more...]
Peacock butterfly takes a rest
When you're out with your camera and something as colourful as this butterfly comes into view, it would be criminal not to take the picture. This image was taken on my recent trip to Mayfield Lavender Farm and I did much more than take one image. I followed this butterfly around for ages taking snaps as it flew from plant to plant because I was so mesmerised by its colourful … [Read more...]