The verdict is out… the hottest 2018 decor trends for your home. I’m not always in agreement with the latest fashions, but I like where this year is taking us. I would love to see some of these trends make an impact on some awesome home projects and am sharing ways you can incorporate some … Read more
It’s a question that has come up time and time again in twin parenting groups: What is cheaper? What is better? Do I choose daycare or a nanny for twins? The question keeps appearing because the answer is not simple. Twins can often have special requirements and doubling the cost of daycare makes a nanny … Read more
Happy New Year! I, like many, have woken up this morning with a fresh wave of optimism and energy for the year ahead. The Christmas decorations are down, the excitement of the holidays is over and finally, we can all get back to ‘normal’. Despite thoroughly enjoying last month, I am feeling a bit hungover… … Read more
I love a bit of DIY kids decor, and I’m a self-confessed Pinterest addict. Regular readers know I share my own projects here at Twin Pickle, and I have one for our playroom on the go right now! Because these things take a while, especially when you have three young kids, I’ve been talking to my … Read more
How’s your holiday season treating you?! It’s my birthday tomorrow and I try to use it as an excuse to do less, but in reality, the excitement of Christmas and New Year gets everyone in a flutter. And why not… it only comes once a year and it’s all so much fun. Shopping for … Read more
My twin boys are the best of friends, yet the battle for Top Dog has taken a turn for the worse. Twins fighting is a common problem, but as I wade through the tribulations of the ‘terrible twos’, is there anything to be done? Why are they fighting and how do I stop them from … Read more
With Christmas around the corner, I’ve had many family members ask “What are the Kids into these days?”. They grow up fast and when shopping for gifts we all want to please. This question is often easy to answer because young children quickly develop obsessive interests in concepts and characters such as space exploration, princesses, … Read more
I’ve finally broken the seal on my holiday shopping! Christmas shopping can be like giving birth… you look forward to it, even though you know it’ll be painful, and towards the end you just want it done already. I feel like I’m getting worse at it with age too, could there be such a thing … Read more
The twins have just turned two and it’s time for them to graduate to big boy beds! I’ve been thinking (and writing) about it for long enough, and finally today I’m able to show you their adventure theme twin boys bedroom. Arthur and George love adventure… wild animals, cars, trains, dinosaurs, forests and they can’t … Read more
It’s been a while since the last update on my minimalist journey, so I thought I’d share what’s been happening in the decluttering department. I’ve come to realize there are three stages of minimalism, and there’s little point in working on one stage without the others. I had a look through a box that made … Read more