If, like lots of us, you don’t keep that close an eye on income vs expense, the idea of doinghousehold accounts can be a bit overwhelming. But it’s quite easy and can really help youspend less (or at least spend more mindfully) and save a bit more. Budgeting Learning to create a budget and stick to it is one of the key aspects of accounting that canhelp with family budgeting. There are various ways to do it, with one of the simplest beingto put expenses into categories that are either fixed or variable. Fixed would include thingslike rent or mortgage, variable could include things like grocer ..read more

I don’t know about you, but sometimes I find it hard to think of ways to spend the evenings together. There’s only so much TV you can watch and finding the perfect film takes longer than watching it. We recently picked up a handful of board games as a way to do something a bit different in the evenings. They’re also a great thing to include in a self care day, especially if you do this together. I thought I’d share these board games for 2 people here along with how they work and my thoughts! Board game ideas for two people There are so many great board games out there, but it’s tricky to find ..read more

Warm, stunning Summer days and nights can mean we’re out and about more than usual. Long days spent relaxing in the garden or hiking with friends can give us a much-needed dose of joy, but they can also play havoc with our hair.  While it can seem frivolous to some people, I do believe that haircare can play a part in our self care routines. Here are five simple summer hair care tips to help you keep your hair healthy, hydrated and easy to care for over the warmer months.  1. Try a loose updo There’s something about Summer that makes us want to explore. You might want to spend more ..read more

Home should be a place that feels comfortable, relaxing and calm. Even the cosiest of spaces can get filled with clutter, changing the way we feel about them.  Like life, the things in our home are always on the move. Some clutter is inevitable, but with these tips you’ll be able to keep a clutter free home. 1. Only buy what you need It may sound simple, but it’s a remarkably hard habit to form and stick with. If you can get used to only buying what you need, when you need it, your home will soon feel less cluttered. There are fewer boxes entering your home, less packaging to dispose of ..read more

The kitchen always seems to end up the messiest place in the whole house, right? Even when you’re done tidying and cleaning for the week, after hours it’s right back to where you started. If you’re struggling with keeping your kitchen free from clutter, I’ve got just the thing. Here are five simple tips to help you declutter your kitchen the easy way.  1. Keep your countertops free from clutter The countertops are the first place that becomes a mess. They’re a dumping ground for anything and everything that enters the kitchen. Tackle them first by setting a habit to keep them as free fro ..read more

Spring is the perfect time to declutter your home and start fresh. I love coming home to a clean house with everything in its place. The idea of tidying a whole house can feel daunting, but there are easy ways to start decluttering your home and making it feel like less of a challenge.  Sometimes, finding the motivation to start tidying can be the biggest problem. When there are so many places to clean, the task can feel overwhelming, and many of us just put it off. If you’re lacking the motivation to start decluttering your home, this post is jam-packed with tips to help you out!  ..read more

Sometimes we look at creativity and being creative as something that’s reserved for people with a natural talent for the arts. It’s time to break this, because creativity is for everyone. Today I wanted to share some of the benefits of welcoming creativity into your life, how I’ve done this and some simple ideas that you can try at home. What are the benefits of embracing creativity? There are so many wide-ranging benefits that come with making space for creativity. You might uncover new ideas, discover a talent or find a potential new career path. Here are some of my favourite benefits of em ..read more

I love spending my Sundays doing as close to nothing as possible. For me, Sundays are definitely a day of rest and making time for self care. But they’re also a day of action and growth too — which is where Sunday routines come in.  In this guide, I wanted to cover everything you need to know about Sunday routines. We’ll go through what they are, why they’re so useful, how to create your own, and some fun ideas on what to include in your dream Sunday routine. What is a Sunday routine? At its most simple, a Sunday routine is any sequence of tasks that you typically carry out on that  ..read more

A collection of relaxing hobbies to inspire you to take time out to rest and feel calm. The post 16 Fun Yet Relaxing Hobbies to Try This Year appeared first on Nicola Says ..read more

Discover some of my favourite ways to feel cosy and take care of yourself this Autumn. The post 28 Cosy Autumn Self Care Ideas to Try This Season appeared first on Nicola Says ..read more