The Pure Life Guide to Christmas (a fun one)…One person is vegan. Two don’t touch lactose. Three kids are high on sugar. The dogs lost the plot, and someone’s had a drop too much Bailey’s.Shops are rammed. Elbows are sharp. Christmas pudding is sought.It’s Christmas all right.And regardless of all the chaos, cramming and planning, we wouldn’t have it any other

Green fingers, or not, you can’t beat a good garden centre.Exotic plants, garden tools, cafes, pets, aquatics, furniture, birds, events… they’re like mini gardens of Eden and perfect whatever the weather.We haven’t definitively proven it, but we’re pretty sure they serve the world’s greatest coffee and cake and are (usually) pet-friendly. We’re sold.Gardening is no longer just a mild-mannered hobby. It’s

Dog Walks around Whitstable, Herne Bay & CanterburyOK, we know we had you at ‘dog’.They’re purposefully designed to be super cute so you can forgive all their sins.But between licking leftovers, stalking you to the loo, hogging half your bed and barking at anyone who deigns to walk within 50 feet of your home, they really are your best friend.And the

What are the benefits of mental health support at home for the elderly?Mental health matters.Thank goodness the world awoke to that. That space between your ears can be friend or foe and swaps sides regularly.Of course, we need mental health support.Sailing through the entirety of life without the slightest dark cloud on the horizon is about as likely as winning the

What do in-home care services include?Perhaps we ought to begin with what in-home care services should definitely not include…When you think of your loved one being cared for in their home, rarely does the vision include an endless parade of new faces (Oprah Winfrey has met fewer people). A box-ticking exercise is also a huge miss (call us crazy, people are

Where can I find light domestic support for the elderly near me?Let’s be honest, we’d all love some light support with the domestic duties if we could. Ironing, cleaning, shopping… they wouldn’t rank highly on the “Top Activities to Enjoy in Kent”. Factor in advancing years, and potentially some mobility constraints and it’s borderline essential. If your loved one is anything