In the last couple of days I’ve learnt something that shocked me. Did you know that it is illegal to give a child under the age of five alcohol, however it is completely legal for a parent to give their child over the age of five alcohol in their own home. If I’m honest this…
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My Son Is On A Lads Holiday. Oh, The Worry And Fear!
Read moreYesterday my 19 year old son went on his first lads holiday abroad with four of his friends, and the worry and fear that is consuming me is incredible! I’m not quite sure why, but the next 7 days can’t go quick enough for me and I can’t wait until he is back home. My…
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What have you given up for lent?
Read moreLent is something that happens every year and it lasts 40 days. This year it started on February 14th and will end on March 29th. It always starts on Ash Wednesday and finishes on Holy Saturday over the Easter period. The idea of Lent is for Christians to reflect. It’s also a time of repentance,…
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The Christmas Cost
Read moreI’ve teamed up with Admiral insurance for their cost of Christmas campaign. The idea behind the campaign is to see how the cost of the festive season has changed over the last 40 years. Admiral have created a very clever widget which people can interact with. Simply select which year you’d like to find more…
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Drugs, Alcohol and My Children
Read moreHere’s a subject matter every parent will have to talk to their children to at some point in their lives and rightly so. It’s vital that our children are given the right knowledge and information to assess the dangers. There is no question that if alcohol was invented today it would be banned. Drugs and…


























