Family, Wellness and Lifestyle Blog
Simone Riches 
An autumn reset checklist helps you organise family routines, important dates, seasonal home jobs, upcoming spending and wellbeing before the colder, busier months arrive. The easiest way to do an autumn reset is to focus on five areas: family admin, daily routines, home preparation, finances and wellbeing. Get those basics …
Considering BBL surgery? Here’s what to plan before and after the procedure, including consultation questions, safety checks, sitting, sleeping, work, travel and aftercare.
Is Holafly worth using in France? After testing it on our recent family trip, I would happily use it again. Holafly was easy to set up, gave Liv and me unlimited data for the duration of our plans and meant we did not have to spend the holiday watching our …
The most common plumbing problems at home are dripping taps, blocked drains, low water pressure, leaking pipes and running toilets. Some are simple to spot and sort, while others need a qualified plumber before a small issue turns into water damage, a bigger repair bill or one of those “why …
The quickest way to reduce back-to-school stress is to remove decisions before the first morning. Reset sleep times, check uniforms, put school information in one place, prepare bags the night before and keep the first week quiet. You do not need a colour-coded family command centre. You need fewer last-minute …
Simple hobbies that can improve your wellbeing include gardening, walking, cooking, crafts and volunteering. These activities can help you move more, spend time outdoors, learn new skills, connect with others and create calmer moments in your week. Modern life can get extremely busy, and it is easy to forget to …
If your cat has stopped jumping onto windowsills, sofas, beds or favourite high perches, arthritis could be one possible reason, especially in an older cat. Other signs to watch for include stiffness after sleeping, hesitation before jumping, using stairs less, grooming less, sleeping more, avoiding play or struggling with the …
To prioritise your wellbeing without overcomplicating your routine, focus on a few repeatable habits: better sleep, regular movement, simple nutrition, stress management and honest weekly check-ins with yourself. You do not need a perfect morning routine or a complete life overhaul, you need small habits you can actually keep doing. …
A family trip abroad checklist should include passports, visas, travel insurance, health documents, medication, emergency contacts, chargers, travel adapters, downloaded booking details and a flexible plan for each day. Sorting these before you leave makes the whole holiday calmer, especially when travelling with children. A family holiday abroad should feel …
The best way to organise a multi-family holiday is to agree the budget, destination, accommodation, sleeping arrangements and key activities before anyone books. Keep the plan simple, leave space for downtime and make sure every family understands what is shared, what is optional and what they are expected to pay …
Simple summer life hacks to help you keep cool at home without air conditioning, including whether to keep windows open or closed, heatwave sleep tips, fan advice and easy ways to keep the family comfortable.
The best sofa for watching football at home is comfortable, supportive, easy to share and practical enough for long matches, snacks, extra time and the occasional dramatic penalty shootout. For the World Cup, look for enough seating, good sightlines, durable fabrics and useful extras such as recliners, cup holders or …