Every love story is unique, with its own set of memories and emotions that make it irreplaceable. And when it comes to engagements, the significance of a ring goes beyond just its aesthetic appeal. It becomes a symbol of the love and commitment shared between two individuals. While many may opt for brand new engagement rings, there is something truly special about a preloved ring that carries a sentimental value like no other. Not only does it possess a timeless charm, but it also holds the stories of past love and the promise of a future filled with cherished memories.

An outdoor structure can be useful for a number of things and may look like a substantial addition to your family home and garden. An outside building may be a very valuable investment for any homeowner, whether you require more storage space or a private workspace. And it can also add serious curb appeal.

We can all agree that keeping a dog can provide you with countless hours of happiness and affection. Let's not overlook the drawbacks, those annoying traits that our furry pals just can't seem to get rid of. How often have we seen them rolling about in some foul thing or chomping on stools? Just thinking about it makes you want to yank your hair out! It's safe to say that being the mother of three muskehounds—two beagles and a small dachshund—I am very knowledgeable about the mischievous, stubborn tendencies of hounds…. but I wouldn't trade them for anything.

It’s the last day of school today, yes, that means the summer holidays are here! If you are like me, you are thinking of ways to manage your kids free time over the long six-week period. Whilst the kids look forward to weeks of total freedom, fun in the sun, and endless streams of activities (and probably loads of lazy mornings/afternoons for my teenage son). Yay. But, what I do want to avoid is my kids having most of the day lay ins, or sat in front of screens for hours - yes there will be plenty of lazy days, but I want to encourage my kids to be active where possible.

Wow, talk about a rollercoaster of a week! Just when you think things can't get worse, the universe keeps throwing curveballs your way. I mean, where do I even begin? Yesterday I got a call from the gastroenterology department at my local hospital about a referral for an gastroscopy. Yeah, you heard that right - a camera down my throat. And to top it off, they offered me an appointment for TODAY. Talk about quick turnaround! So, my husband graciously took the day off to drive me to the hospital because we knew recovery from sedation would take a while.

In the past few days, I've been having off days… but today's was a different kind of right-off.

Today I set out with a small task to make life easier for myself, and that was to wax my legs, so I don’t have to shave them during each bath (I struggle with baths).

Laundry is basically my arch-nemesis, it's a never-ending brawl in my household! My family of six and three fur babies always seem to have something that needs washing. Some days I feel like I'm running a non-stop laundromat! And don't even get me started on my sons' "lump and dump" technique - they just let their dirty laundry sit there for days in their bedrooms, until they realise they are running out of clean clothes to wear. They pick up the whole lump of laundry and dump it all in the laundry basket, like a Mount Everest of clothes and bedding. But when I finally tackle that pile and the laundry basket is empty, it's cause for celebration! Even if my victory is short-lived...

Big news! My youngest is finally making the big switch to secondary school this September! We're all thrilled now that the SATs are over and done with and now we can focus on preparing for the big transition. I've done this before (3 times), so I've picked up some great tips and have a few up my sleeve that I can’t wait to share to make things a little smoother for my little one. Moving from primary to secondary school can be overwhelming and daunting, but with the right preparation, it doesn't have to be stressful at all.