When my better half planned a surprise getaway for myself and the children to Butlins earlier this month, I was surprised and, dare I say it, a little apprehensive. All those clichéd images of knotted hankies, deck chairs, pinball machines, tannoys and comedic war time chalets instantly sprang to mind. However, we were so desperate […]
The Last Holiday Hoorah!
August Bank Holiday Monday is the last of the general public holidays in the UK until we stumble upon Christmas. Typically, families use this time to catch one last long weekend trip, visit a music festival, catch up with friends and distant relatives and generally have one last ‘blow-out’ before the schools return into full […]
The Children’s Fab & Funsome Book of British Festivals~ Why I Had to Write This Book
My children’s reference & storybook is now fresh off the printing press this week. Naturally, published by Dragonweb Publishing ( my company), this is the book I simply had to write in order to bring awareness of our traditional holidays and festivals. Having 4 children of my own, it’s been quite an education to […]
The Never Ending Npower Season of Discontent: A Rollercoaster Ride
Following an unexpected victory with Npower this week, I have shunned my normal protocol of silence in disputes and domestic affairs to bring you a very sorry tale with a happy ending (for once!). Back in January 2013, The Independent published an article on how Npower’s customer service had been voted the worst in the […]
Britain gets a Barrage of Farage
Whilst in British politics, the tension is becoming palpable amongst parties and the political campaigns are revving themselves up into a great frenzy, it’s appearing –in this household at least- that the public figures promoting themselves for UKIP are becoming crazier and less trustworthy by the day. During the past several weeks of campaigning, UKIP […]
Day 1 – Launch Day for The Queen of All Diets ( And All Who Sail on Her).
This morning began with an air of reluctant optimism. The sunshine outside our bedroom window helped enormously as I hauled myself straight out of bed at 06.30 into healthy- fodder- and- green- goddess mode. Diet day 1 and the first day of Slimshady lady. Having already spent several days looking through motivational magazines and websites, […]