Whilst it’s lovely to feel a thick, plush carpet under your feet at home, there are tons of benefits to having a wooden floor. I accept you might not want wooden floors throughout your home but they absolutely have their place.
Life skills for teens: what do they need to know?
Do you worry that your teenager lacks important life skills? Personally, I think that one of the positives to come out of COVID-19 and the subsequent lockdown period, has been a chance to build on a range of life skills with children of all ages.
Top causes of stress in mamas
Something I realised very quickly when I became a mama was that the role comes with worry and stress. Like, constant. There are tons of stressful situations I’ve been in over the years with the children, but by far the most stressful is if one of them has needed to go to hospital, or generally just been unwell. I hate it and I hate not being able to instantly fix it.
Don’t skip the eye test during COVID-19
An estimated 4 million eye tests have been missed over the last few months of COVID-19 – are you one of them? Looking after your eyes is so important.
Personalised gifts for Christmas from ASDA
I know, I know, I said the C word. SORRY. There is something to be said for planning ahead when it comes to personalised gifts though.
Have you been mis-sold a pension?
Pensions – one of those things that can be quite headache inducing for people to consider. Years ago you started a job, paid a bit from your salary each month, and you could just forget about it. When I started my first job, working for the NHS, I paid out money towards my pension and my student loan every month, and that was that.
Sicilia: The Land of Dolce Vita!
If you are thinking of travelling in Sicily, you are probably dreaming of some incredibly beautiful film landscapes and beaches, but if you really want to enjoy your trip to Sicily, it is important to know where to go and be organised. The first thing is: RELAX, IT’S SICILY!
Christmas Ideas Your Kids Will Love
Finding ways to entertain your teenage kids whilst keeping the younger ones happy at Christmas can be a challenging time, especially when it comes to making the right decisions on traditions and decorations – but with the right activities, you can get the whole family involved in a few simple steps.







