We recently put our house on the market so I thought a little post on ways to freshen up your home for viewings would be useful.
Our home isn’t huge and can look quite cluttered, so we’ve had to do a lot of ruthless decluttering to help each room look more appealing to potential buyers.
First of all we cleaned our living room carpet. Having 2 young kids and the fact the living room is next to the front door, means it’s easily marked when people walk in with their shoes on, plus the boys spilling their juice etc.
My dad owns a rug doctor and came over to clean the carpet before lockdown, and it transformed the look of the carpet! I highly recommend hiring one to clean your carpets whether you’re selling your house or not.
The next thing we did was add a bit of colour to the walls. The living room and bathroom both got a freshen up in a dark blue colour and I couldn’t be happier. Especially the bathroom. I don’t know why we didn’t paint it sooner! I also added some fake succulents in the window and corner of the bath, which really help with the overall look of the room.
We also painted our front door. The dark brown wood was beginning to look a little dull so we bought some universal all surface paint from Amazon and painted it light grey. It made such a difference!
Next we added a variety of cushions to the sofa and our bed. This adds a little depth to the room and looks more inviting and comfy. I find candles also add a sense of ‘home’ to the room so we have them around our fireplace, kitchen window and bathroom window.
So far we’ve had 2 viewings which have both had a positive response. No offers just yet but both families really loved our house, which is great. We absolutely love our house, but we’ve outgrown it. Well we outgrew it 4 years ago when Bear was born, but we’ve managed until now. The boys are getting to ages where they go to bed separately, and really need their own space to relax in.
Bedtimes are stressful for us. If it’s not one, it’s the other constantly calling us. We’re hoping if they have their own room, bedtime will be much calmer and easier to deal with.
Since putting the house on the market I seemed to have turned into Mrs Hinch… constantly cleaning! And you know what? I’m really enjoying it. That for sale sign outside means I’m keeping on top of the housework for the first time in my life!
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Anyone with a child of similar age to Lamb, will be well aware of the current craze of collectable type toys. I mean, our house is full ofd them! This review is the latest one he’s obsessed with!
At first, we were totally confused by the rules of the game (well my husband was!) but after a few tries it was figured out and Lamb (who turned 7 in March) soon understood how to play.
The aim of the game is to be the first to open your Bakugan characters by rolling them onto the arena board. You then gain points using cards etc. If you want to play quickly and simply, you could just roll the Bakugan in turns to see who opens up their team first, without using the cards. This is how we play with Bear, who just turned 4.
Do you ever walk into a home, and notice how much more luxurious it feels than your property? We know, we know: it’s hard not to feel a touch of envy. It’s important to remember, however, that luxury doesn’t necessarily have to mean expensive. Or in other words, it’s not something that only the rich and famous get to enjoy. There are plenty of cost-effective ways to seriously boost your home’s luxury credentials, as we’ll see below. Incorporate the recommendations into your home, and you might just find that your home becomes one that other people feel jealous of! 
Now that Christmas is officially a thing of the past, our little ones are once again on the nagging for new toys to keep them entertained. Perhaps not all of you are in the same boat, but either way here at Lamb and Bear we want to give you some long lasting finds for little ones to keep entertained. 
We have been so fortunate to be sent the dinosaur set which comes with instructions on how to build 10 different models! Yes everything from raptor, to terrifying T-rex! The pack itself comes with 179 parts split up in plastic bags, including a screw driver and wrench for your metal screws and bolt. Can you tell I have no idea what I’m saying, mechanics are not my forte. But luckily we have a nice instruction booklet explaining each step simply.
I say simply, but in execution it is pretty fiddly. As a 30 year old women I had to bite my tongue from cursing, the parts are too tiny for my fat fingers perhaps. So I cant quite see my eight year old having the patience for the build.
This just in…. Arabellas new nail salon officially open!!! Get those claws and tootsies ready for summer sandals. My little one is in charge with the help of Go Glam Nail Stamper!!
