Just a week ago it was ‘Blue Monday’, the third Monday in January and said to be the most depressing day of the year. Now we’re a week away and the end of the month is in sight the fog should be lifting, but as I look out of my window and see the rain…
By the end of the winter term, I always find everyone’s pretty exhausted! The excitement for Christmas coupled with concerts, carols and parties with cold weather and short days has taken its toll and we’re all just ready to collapse in front of the telly for a day. The first full day of the holidays…
Felicity has been asking for a styling head for a while, she watches her teenage sister doing her own hair and makeup and wants to emulate that. I must admit I’ve been reluctant to buy one, not because I mind her playing with makeup but I’m put off how they look. Our local salon has…
When choosing where to eat when out as a family, we can be quite boring and predictable; with a variety of tastes and needing somewhere we know is going to feel comfortable and welcoming for a larger family we tend to stick to the same tried and tested places. This summer we added a new…
If you and your household are on a tight budget this year, then the thought of Christmas might be filling you with dread. Presents for your nearest and dearest, not to mention keeping the little ones happy and full, can soon mount up. However, the good news is that you don’t need to rack up…
As many families will have spent much of the year at home, each member might have settled into a routine and started living separate lives under the same roof. If this is the case, you must look for activities that will unite your family and allow you to spend more quality time together. To encourage…
As the year draws to an end, the nights will be getting darker much earlier in the evening. The leaves have dropped off your trees and there’ll be more rain showers and possibly even hail and snow. The most noticeable change during the winter months is the rapid drop in temperature. To make sure your…
Most of us struggle to make ends meet, at some point in our lives. When that happens you have to act fast to avoid falling into debt. For some people, the answer could be to rent out their spare space. It could be your garage, space on your drive or, a spare room. In many…
I was recently introduced to the website Childcare.co.uk, a database-style website for searching local childcare options and was really impressed by how many providers were listed and the site’s overall ease of use. It does not surprise me that the platform has to 2 million users, it is so user friendly. The home page invites…
It seems as though this summer will be the year of sticking close to home and enjoying your own garden rather than travelling to exotic destinations with the family. With physical distancing measures still in place across the majority of the globe and governments urging people to stay home as much as possible, it seems…