“Always be Batman” Artwork for a Young Boy’s Bedroom or Playroom …

December 9, 2015

  Decorating a child’s room can be costly, especially if you choose a theme and want everything to match. So, if you have a young boy whose favourite super hero happens to be Batman, then I’ve got just the thing!   Available for you to download ABSOLUTELY FREE is this fantastic “Always be Batman” poster that I’ve created. Simply pick up an inexpensive frame next time you’re at the shops, download, print and hang on the wall.   Each print has been designed to print on a standard A4 page and just remember to adjust your printer settings to print at … read more

“I Love You to the Moon and Back” Artwork for a Child’s Nursery, Bedroom or Playroom …

November 29, 2015

  Nothing brightens a wall or room more than a lovely piece of artwork. So if you’re looking for a way to enhance the decor in your child’s nursery, bedroom or playroom, I’ve created this great little print for you to download ABSOLUTELY FREE! Simply pick up an inexpensive frame next time you’re at the shops, download, print and hang on the wall.   Each page has been designed to print on a standard A4 page and just remember to adjust your printer settings to print at 100%. This picture would also look fantastic in a larger frame with some matting to … read more

A Simple Way to Clean Ceiling Fans …

June 2, 2015

  I don’t mind general house cleaning and have developed a weekly routine that covers most areas of the house. There are, however, a couple of jobs that don’t need to be done quite as frequently and one of those is cleaning the ceiling fans.   We live in Queensland and use our fans quite a lot, particularly throughout summer, and we have fans in the lounge room, the family room and each of the four bedrooms. They do tend to get quite dusty and, because I suffer from hay-fever, I try to keep the blades of the fans as clean as possible to prevent a huge … read more

75 + Ways to Use Baby Wipes … that you possibly haven’t thought of!

May 29, 2015

  Mention the words “Baby Wipes” and you’ll most likely think about baby’s bottoms and dirty nappies. Baby wipes, however, are incredibly versatile and useful for so many things. I love the really thick ones as they’re soft and gentle and you’ll find packets of them in various rooms of my house and I always carry some in my handbag. I’ve come up with a list or more than 75 uses for them:   In the Kitchen …   Little ones who either still eat with their fingers or are learning to manage knives, forks and spoons can make quite a mess. A … read more

When Guests/Visitors Come to Stay …

May 25, 2015

  I’m lucky enough to travel a bit throughout the year. We usually venture overseas for either a holiday, business trip or a conference and we try to sneak away when we can for long weekends.   It’s always exciting to check into a hotel, particularly if it’s somewhere we haven’t stayed before, and I always feel a sense of anticipation when I insert the room key and open the door for the very first time. I’m rarely disappointed because we do a fair bit of research before booking and rely heavily on sites like Trip Advisor for recommendations and advice from … read more

5 Simple Tips to Help Care for your Mattress …

January 1, 2015

  Do you ever think about cleaning your mattress? Even though it’s covered by sheets, your mattress can still be a magnet for dust, dirt, stains, spills, dust mites and other nasties. When you consider that we spend 30% of our day lying on our mattress, it’s important that we give it plenty of tender loving care so that it stays clean and well maintained. Not only that, purchasing a bed is a costly exercise, so I want to make sure that I look after it so it lasts as long as possible.   Here is my regular routine for caring for my mattress: Use a … read more

10 Reasons to Make Your Bed Every Morning …

April 2, 2014

  What’s the first chore or job you complete in the morning? For me, I always make the bed when I get up (unless, of course, hubby is still asleep) and open the curtains. I suppose it’s a habit that I developed from a young age, so here are ten good reasons to make the bed every day:   It’s a simple task. It’s not difficult to make the bed and a smooth, made bed just feels so much nicer and cleaner. Simply pull up and straighten the sheets, blankets and bedspread, plump and tidy the pillows and your done … so simple even the kids can do … read more