Sarah Cawood

I am very quickly learning time saving parenting tips by the dozen! This is my best so far though: If you have a grizzly, fractious baby that wants to be held and rocked then bung the little tyke into a baby carrier and get on with the housework... [...] Read More

Every now and then, regardless of family situation, have a Sunday that contains ZERO plans. Andy Merry is a firm subscriber to this mantra. He calls these Sundays "Pants Days" and he doesn't get out of his bed pants/pyjamas all day;)..... [...] Read More

Painting tips:- never leave masking tape on too long as it could remove the surface it is stuck to. This being paper or paint.... [...] Read More

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OK, It sounds ridiculous and you might feel ridiculous but put on some of your favourite guilty pleasures tunes, turn off your phone, turn off the tv, close the curtains and "Dance Like There's No One Watching". Mood improvement guaranteed..... [...] Read More

Have a Very Merry Christmas and a Cork Popping New Year Everyone! [...] Read More

If, like me, you sometimes end up with a sticky mess burnt into your pots and pans then an easy way to get rid of the mess is to fill the pan with water [...] Read More

Don't fret if the recession is putting the kybosh on your Christmas wrapping: a really cheap, lovely and festive way to wrap gifts..... [...] Read More

Ladies, sharpen your eyeliner and lipliner pencils the way the pros do..... [...] Read More

It's bad enough getting up in the dark so make your morning routine as lovely as possible.... [...] Read More