and breathe……

It’s  nearly December, it’s been a tough year, a particularly tough autumn/winter and you have a busy month ahead. We all bang on about self-care but how does that seem possible when time is so precious right now and money is tight? One thing is for sure, if you don’t Read more…

Buying presents on a budget.

Don’t worry, this is not a blog about “finding the time to make thoughtful gifts for family and friends.” I suspect you don’t have the time or the energy to even begin thinking about that. So, what can you do to keep costs down when it comes to present buying? Read more…

Managing your expectations this Christmas.

As we head towards Christmas we are bombarded with image of how Christmas “should” look – whether it’s large raucous families around a festive table piled high with food and drink or indulgent gift guides in magazines where they suggest “little prezzies” that probably require a 2nd mortgage to purchase, Read more…

The gift of time.

I wrote this blog whilst sat on the beach watching my dog digging like his life depended on it – I can assure you it doesn’t. I had a week off last week and I didn’t go anywhere but I needed the time, I needed the time not only to Read more…