I can’t seem to achieve a clean home with both kids and pets! I feel like it’s just a fact of life at this point. But, I still relentlessly try to keep it presentable for the rest of the world! So, when Jenny contacted me about offering a few tips to you all (and myself) […] Read more…
How to Look Good Quickly: Beauty Secrets for Busy Mums
Taking care of myself is something I need to work on! I never attempt make-up (or most of the time doing my hair) because it’s a futile effort that takes too much time. And, as a mother, I always feel like if I have a spare moment, there are other things I could be doing. […] Read more…
Minimalist Kids’ Party Ideas: Tips You Can Use Today
Kid’s Parties can be a nightmare (read about what I learnt planning my 6 year olds’ party here), I wish I had read this from Veronica before I had started! So of course, when she offered to share some of her wisdom with you all, I jumped at the chance. A Bit About Veronica Hi! […] Read more…
Beat The New Year Bloating & Get Back on Track
Let’s beat New Year Bloating together! I’m not afraid to say, I ate a ton over Christmas and New Year. Most of it unhealthy, although I did throw a few fruit and vegetables in there. When Victoria (who has guest posted on TMT before) approached me with this article, I snapped up the opportunity to […] Read more…
5 Natural Home Remedies to Improve Your Sleep & Health
*Guest Post* A Bit About Derek: Derek Lotts is a regular contributor to Smooth Decorator and writes about décor, gardening, recycling, ecology and everything related to home improvement. He thinks all of these topics fall under the self-improvement category. He believes in the power of sharing ideas and communicating via the internet to achieve betterment. […] Read more…
10 Tips to Stop Your Knee Popping and Cracking
We’ve all heard the old wive’s tale “cracking your joints leads to arthritis” and while this was debunked, joint cracking and popping can’t cause it, it can be an indicator that there is something wrong. Don’t ignore the health of your joints, particularly those that you are going to need in the future so take […] Read more…
How To Choose Unique Gifts For Christmas
*Sponsored Post* Unique gifts are important to show people you care, particularly for your friends and loved ones! I love buying special presents and I try to do something unique and different because I think an element of surprise is what makes gift giving fun (for everyone.) With Christmas coming up I thought it was time […] Read more…
How To Make Your Cat Comfortable In a Small Flat
Small flats don’t mean you and your cat can’t be happy! We used to live in a small 3rd floor flat with Diablo and he was an indoor cat. While this wasn’t ideal, and he did fall out chasing a bird (he was totally fine) we did everything we could to make sure he was […] Read more…
8 Things To Consider Before Purchasing A Family Car
*Sponsored Post* Now I am driving, It’s time to discuss getting a family car! I am thoroughly enjoying driving at the moment, and we have a small little run-around car but we are quickly noticing that we may need to look at a more suitable family car next year. A car is full of potential […] Read more…
Tips & Tricks For Working Out With Kids
Working out with kids is a fine art! Here are some tips and tricks to get the most out of it. Anyone who follows me on Instagram will know that I love including my kids in my workout and actively encourage a healthy, active lifestyle. Even the baby gets put in a sling and I […] Read more…