The reopening of non essential shops last week meant that charity shops have reopened. My mom is the manager of a charity shop, and has said that they have been super busy since the reopening, maybe due to the fact that, other than buying from sites like eBay and Vinted, the joy of charity shop shopping is something that can’t be replicated online. To put it bluntly, this is something that really needs to be done in person, with lots of Instagram feeds dedicated to shopping preloved to attest for this fact. I used the excuse of a beautifully warm day last week to venture out once again to Bloxwich…

Image Source: Pexels Moms can be impossible to shop for, so finding the perfect Mother’s Day gift can be a real challenge. Whether she has it all or she refuses to indulge any information on what she wants; we tend to question ourselves like crazy before deciding on a present. Don’t sweat the details, because these gifts are sure to impress any Mother, even the pickiest or hard to shop for! A Bouquet of Flowers You can’t go wrong when you purchase a bouquet of flowers because there are so many different arrangements available. To send flowers for Mother’s Day, be sure to order in advance or purchase from an…

One of the best things about Netflix is that you often find forgotten gems to watch. Murder on the Homefront is just such a gem. I stumbled across it last week, and looking at the running time I thought it was a film, but when I googled it I realised it was a two part series from 2013, that had been merged together to make it a feature length episode. As I love anything with a period or retro feel, I settled down for a watch, and I’m glad I did as it was a riveting whodunnit, with two strong female roles, including an early role for woman of the…

During the last lockdown, with Charity Shops closed, I had to get my preloved shopping fix elsewhere, and that is when I discovered, and became a little addicted to, Vinted. You’ve probably seen the ads for it on tv, Vinted is an online platform for buying and selling clothes, a place where people can sell their unwanted stuff, both new and used, and people can browse and grab a bargain. Vinted is brilliant for people who are searching for something in particular – you can add a search and then save it, so you can check if something is added with that description. You can also search by category, men’s/women’s/children’s/homewares/books/jewellery…

When it comes to storage in the home, it’s important to have as much of it, despite whether or not you have limited space. The benefits of storage can help to minimize the amount of clutter or belongings that are taking up precious floor space. A big room can feel surprisingly small if you have things lying around. With that being said, here are some ways to use furniture for living room storage. Use Sideboards & Cabinets A good old fashioned sideboard can be a great way of providing another table for placing things on top but for also storing plenty of your belongings inside too. Whether that’s DVDs to…