Cars… You can almost say the word and see instant £££££ flash in front of your eyes can’t you? It isn’t just buying or leasing a car. It is the running costs as well. So you have insurance, road tax, fuel, MOTs, servicing and any other maintenance you might need doing. Then there are new tyres […]
Keeping little ones warm but stylish
Winter is most definitely not over, certainly not here anyway.We have seen some very low temperatures over the last couple of weeks and it has been pretty chilly. It is most certainly still winter coat season but I find buying coats for the children really difficult. Sometimes because in order to get something warm it ends up being […]
How much does your child cost you?
There is no doubt having children is an expensive business but do you really know how much your children cost you? LV recently did some research around the cost of raising children and in particular the part that child care costs play in that. Here are some of their key findings: Soaring child care fees sees […]
How to revive tired eyes
Tired eyes, dark circles, puffiness, dry skin, ageing skin…sound familiar?I have to say I do equate all of these with parenthood and as much as these can be an issue for anyone I do feel tired parents and especially mums up feeding all night are particularly prone to all these issues.So what can you do […]
An open letter to my children: part two
To my children, When I look at the four of you I know I did something right! Life is hard work. It is an ever-winding road with twists and turns, bumps and scrapes. I want you to be prepared. I want you to be sure that you have everything that you need in life. I am doing […]
Sleep training: does it work?
Sleep training is the process of teaching your baby/toddler/child to sleep through the night. To go to sleep without difficulty, to settle themselves if they do wake in the night and to wake at a ‘reasonable’ hour. If you are a parent of a child or children who do not sleep well this will sound like […]
How to protect babies and children against dry skin
Dry skin is a common problem in both adults and babies and children. Keeping well hydrated can help, as can a good moisturising routine and the use of products that do not dry the skin further. Dry skin is something that every member of our family has suffered with at some point in time so I am […]
Fun Family Time: Octonauts Live
We love the theatre it is a great way to spend quality time as a family. There are some great live children’s shows around and Octonauts Live is no exception. All the key characters are part of the live show which is now on the stage for the first time. All episodes of Octonauts are action packed […]
