The British Homemaker - One day at a time

This year is the end of 2 era’s in my life, both concerning my kids. It’s also the end of my Scott’s 3 years at university...and I don’t mind saying it’s all very emotional for me. Kirsten left school the day after she turned 16 (June) and is now eagerly awaiting September to move onto college. She is so fired up about it, having chosen her subjects, seen how it will take her into the career she so badly wants (midwife) and how she will no longer have to deal with subjects that bore her senseless (science and P.E). I’m not sure how we got to this point, it was only 5 mintues ago I was attending her primary school leaving assembly, again wondering how we’d gotten to that point too! After how the last year has been for her, I stand all amazed at how she has not only gained momentum on life itself but leapt so far forward with her education that even her tutors didn’t want her to leave! Proud mommy here. ...

Party in a Box is still not a launched business...but that isn’t stopping any orders coming through or demonstration bookings, in fact, the bookings are priceless in tweaking the details of how best to take this innovative idea forward to create something that all moms (and dads) can take on board with less outlay, less worry, less stress and more assurances that they are getting a better-than-great deal. One of the things I’ve been working on is building a local team of people to network with to bring a wide range of special offers, deals and giveaways to my customers which, again will make their party shopping less stressful, more creative and still supporting local/small businesses. One of the ‘team’ gave me a challenge last week. She was horrified when I said I didn’t have a Facebook page yet, even though I’d started putting it together I hadn’t ac...