Keeping the family occupied can be tricky, particularly if you’ve got wide age gaps between your children. But it’s something we’ve definitely got better at over the last twelve months. Spending more time stuck at home together as a family has forced us to try new things in order to keep everybody happy. We wanted …
Tips to stay healthy and safe travelling after lockdown
With lockdown due to be lifted around May to June time, if all goes according to plan, many families are ready for a well-earned escape from the troubles of this year. However, before jumping online to book those plane tickets or hotel rooms here are 5 tips and tricks to stay healthy and safe after …
Fun City Things to Do on a Staycation
Taking time off to get away from work is the dream many people want. Unfortunately, although most have unused vacation time available: most of us don’t have the money or time to travel. Instead, we either bail on our vacation plans altogether or take time off and stay home and watch television. These don’t have …
The impact of Covid-19 on the property market
It’s been over a year now since we all felt at least some impact from the Covid-19 pandemic. Not only has it impacted on our general health and mental wellbeing, but it’s also bit many of our finances too. Many businesses have been forced to close resulting in job loss or reduced income for millions …
Picking The Right School For Your Child
School is a crucial part of your child’s life, and getting them into the right one is a significant issue all parents face. Luckily, the guide below is designed to help make the whole process easier. Keep reading to find out more. Know the options. Number one of the list of things to do when …
How to be more confident this Summer
I am the first to admit that I really lack self-confidence. I think I must suffer from some kind of anxiety if I’m honest. I’m never happy with how I look and I always spend ages over-analysing every single conversation I have with people I don’t know all that well. But, this year, I’m really …
5 Budgeting Tips for Busy Mums
As a family, we’ve been through some really tough times financially. We’re through them now (I hope) but when money was tight, I learnt to budget and I still do the same things now. You never know what’s around the corner, particularly at the moment. We are still in the midst of a global pandemic …
How to deal with toddler tantrums
We were doing so well with our two year old, his second birthday came and went and the dreaded terrible twos seemed to have skipped him. What a happy, calm little boy we have we told ourselves. Oh, how wrong we were! Nine months later and the toddler tantrums have hit FULL FORCE! Now I’m …
DIY Home Improvements An Amateur Can Do
Many home improvement amateurs can feel put off when it comes to making DIY improvements to their homes. While it’s true that things can be expensive to fix if something goes wrong, you shouldn’t let it put you off. Here, you’ll find DIY improvements that even amateurs can do, as well as some helpful tips. …
Making our homes beautiful starts with the fine details
I love having a beautiful home, with a feminine touch. It’s not always easy doing it, but it’s incredibly worthwhile once we’re done. Having a beautiful space to call our own lifts our moods, improves our wellbeing and makes us more productive. But what people often don’t realise, is how much effort goes into making …