MWe’d all like a home bathed in natural light, but often various factors make this impossible. Windows that are too small, building facing north, flat on one of the lower floors, obstacles placed right in front of the windows: these are some of the reasons why our home, or one room in particular, does not […]
You have just brought baby home from the hospital. Here are some practical tips to help you get organised and to make your life easier. 1- Changing It is obvious that baby will need to be changed often, day and night. So, the place where you change baby must be at a height that […]
As soon as the alarm bell rings, the rush begins… Do you have any organisation tips to avoid manic mornings? Get to grips with the notion of “routine” Ideally, you should set up routines in the morning. A routine is simply a series of steps that always take place in the same order. For example, […]
These days, not many dogs live outdoors all the time. As full members of the family, our dogs are always by our sides, sleeping at the end of the sofa, eating in the kitchen and sometimes even allowed to lie on the bed. But are all dogs suitable for an indoor lifestyle? Can all dogs […]
Sometimes we think it’s a good idea to give our pets food that we ourselves like. We think it’s sure to make them happy… but some foods are not without their dangers! Milk and dairy products Contrary to what is often thought, cow’s milk can’t be digested by cats or by weaned dogs. Giving it […]
Do you have a large family that enjoys sports, DIY, restoring antiques, gardening… but don’t know where to store the equipment needed for these activities…
It is sufficient to follow the fridge’s manufacturer’s instructions to have a well-organised fridge. But sometimes you don’t (or no longer) have the instructions. How should you arrange your fridge so that the hygiene is impeccable, it doesn’t consume too much energy and it serves as a good storage area? Any (bad) habits you need […]
Snuggling up to your pet at night is very tempting for lots of people! But is this really a good idea? Having a ball of fluff next to you at night is undoubtedly reassuring. Researchers from the Mayo Clinic in Scottsdale, Arizona, a facility specialising in sleep disorders, have also recently proven that having a […]
Giving your cat or dog a bath can sometimes be very useful. It is an important hygiene issue which affects their well-being as well as yours. Bath your dog Bathing your dog from time to time is advisable: it removes any accumulated dirt. However, bathing your dog too regularly is bad for their skin; […]
The basket is to the dog what the bed is to us: it is something indispensable. It is important therefore to choose it well and place it in the right spot. The dog is a very sociable animal and generally likes to follow its master everywhere. That said, dogs need a space that is just […]
For decorating our interiors, everyone thinks of using wood, metal, different fabrics and also natural materials like wicker or rattan. We don’t necessarily think of plastic, yet it has many advantages! After all, if we use plastic to store our food or our papers, why not also take advantage of it to decorate our interior? […]
Tidying clothes of course means storing them under the best conditions, but also taking pleasure in being able to choose and put together the day’s outfit without effort. To do this, there are several simple principles to respect and several habits to get into. Principle No. 1: only tidy what you (really) wear Explanations: […]
You may often have to have breakfast out and be stuck for ideas as to what to take. My suggestion for today is a very complete breakfast you can easily prepare at home: yoghurt with homemade granola and homemade strawberry jam. It is a very simple breakfast which is ideal for packing in a Lunch&Go […]
I consider that your filing system is up-to-date if you are able to find any document in less than 50 seconds. Seem impossible? This is because you are lacking a few tips and tricks. Here they are What you need You will need 3 letter trays a notebook or a task manager on your […]
The notion of fairness doesn’t exist in the canine world. It’s a human construct. For the dog, relations are defined in terms of well-being, felt partly in the presence of others (humans or animals) and partly with respect to the environment. But as masters, how do we know if we are “fair” with our dog? […]
Since I learnt how to make marshmallows, there’s no stopping me. They are very easy to prepare and keep perfectly in Grand Chef Cube containers. You can make them in a variety of ways. I make them in the classic American style – plump and round – but you can also make them with […]