Advert When choosing stocking fillers for your kids or teens you know that you'll want to choose either those edible gifts that will they will want to share with you ( highly unlikely but we can all believe in the dream can't we !? ) or a stocking filler that will last the test of time and not break within minutes leaving you both frustrated.This is where Wicked Uncle comes in with age gifts and you can even choose to have the gifts wrapped at an additional cost with £ for the first present and £ for subsequence presents. Particularly  difficult to choose for are 10 years old boys but t ..read more

 When I was diagnosed a few years ago it finally put pay to me feeling like an alien in my own thoughts in some sort of way , being diagnosed has come a long way but it still has a while to go for it to be uniformed and not a postcode lottery to where you live.Children are facing at least a 2 year delay if not longer in being diagnosed and adults are facing even longer , the support after you are 25 very much varies where you live.It shouldn't be this way but you have to fight for what you want or least an an advocate on your side . Life for me now is much easier but still I have to battl ..read more

AD Gardening is a wonderful hobby that brings joy, relaxation, and a sense of accomplishment to many people. Whether you have a large garden or just a small balcony, gardening can be a great way to connect with nature and create a beautiful and productive space. In this blog post, we'll explore some tips and ideas for getting started with gardening and the chance to win some tickets to Gardners world on the 18th June for two people. 1. Getting started  If you're new to gardening it is important to start small don't take on too much at once, whilst I am not new to gardening I have had to ..read more

Cats have been a source of love and companionship for humans for centuries. From ancient Egypt to modern day, cats have been a part of human life and culture. Whether it's the purring of a kitten or the cuddles from an adult cat, their presence in our lives has brought us joy and comfort. While cats may not always be the most obedient animals, there is no denying that they bring us immense amounts of love. Even if you don't own one yourself, chances are you know someone who does - or at least someone who loves cats! Whether it's their playful nature, their mysterious behaviour or simply their ..read more

I had never ever cooked brownies before as I thought their bobble hats would get stuck in my teeth ( you would have had to have been a brownie from the 1980s to understand that one) So it is with the kind permission of Lurpak that their Brownie recipe is below: These classic brownies are just what you need to satisfy your sweet tooth craving. They’ll taste even better the next day! Instructions 1. Heat the oven to 190°C /170°C Fan / Gas Mark 5 and line your  Lurpak® brownie tin with greaseproof paper. 2. Fill a small saucepan 1⁄4 full of water, lay the chocolate and Lurp ..read more

 Do you remember the last bedtime story perhaps you had as a child or perhaps the last story you read to your own child ? Bed time stories are the most magical time as both a child and parent and nothing can beat it , the security and love you can feel from such a moment is amazing.Now sadly now everyone gets to experience this and they can start the magical love of books of reading with their own children or niece or nephews etc.Reading is one of the most magical experiences you can have and I so loved reading as a child.Reading for me gave me security from a hard family life I had grow ..read more

You will have seen that recently myself and my husband dog sat for my inlaws and it was such fun but you know how it is you not like to visit friends empty handed . We didn't want to turn up and not have any gifts for Murphy so very kindly we were sent a few toys for Murphy to play with whilst wee were looking after him. Keeping toys fit and active is very important to their health and wellbeing and a happy dog is a content dog. Murphy was thrilled with his toys , Labradors  are a very very enthusiastic breed and love to play and are always into your business as they don't like ..read more

 Next week Myself and my husband will be looking after my in laws dog Murphy who is a very loveable black Labrador with a white tip to his tail hence his name Murphy. Now I am very much a cat lover and I just don't do dogs but Murphy is ph so different he is just a lumbering hulk of a a teddy bear dog with soulful eyes and inquisitive Labrador which is very much what a Labrador is. It does feel like preparing for a baby all be it one with 4 paws ! I have a couple of toys ready for him well if you can't read your relatives once in a while when can you ! Here are my tips to preparing for do ..read more

 The Green prescription for me is getting about and exploring and seeing the countryside round me and exploring , I am not won for sitting still and twiddling my thumbs even now as I type this I feel like running free into the canopy of Green.There is such freedom in the green prescription and you don't need a doctor to prescribe it , the Green prescription isn't limited to green of course flowers do come under this umbrella but dear reader or hopefully readers I quite simply can not describe every possibility ! There is just something that allows to take that heavy breath of burden and ..read more

 We are in the worse period of inflation since the 1970's and literally every penny counts be it towards food or the dreaded energy bill. It will be doubly important to make good savings escpacilly when the energy hike further bites in October and despite the council tax help for those in bands A -D and the £200 loan ) that you will pay back over 5 years ) it still isn't enough without people literally watching every penny that they spend.I am a great fan of the yellow sticker item and freezing what I can and this is where meal planning can help as well. So what are the ten top things you ..read more