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Benefits (and dangers) of keeping a garden pond
While you may have always wanted a water feature in your garden, or always fancied keeping fish, looking after a garden pond can bring many unexpected benefits – to the health and wellness of your family and to your property. There are of course DANGERS as well, which I’ll come to later on, but first […]
Looking to encourage your child to take up golf? A few things to consider
It is hard for golf to shake its image as a sport for the elite upper classes. ‘Golf’ conjures up stereotypes of older gentleman sipping champagne on a gloriously maintained (and exclusive) course in the middle of the countryside. However, golf is starting to open its doors to those from a variety of backgrounds, and […]
Challenges mums can face when starting a business from home
The world of work for women has changed significantly over the years. Despite so many changes and shifts in working patterns, arrangements and responsibilities, there remain some very real challenges for women. If you are a regular reader of the blog, you might have read my article questioning why motherhood was so undervalued. I talked about […]
Tonka Toys Review
The company began selling metal toys, which soon became the primary business. In November 1955, Mound Metalcraft changed its name to TONKA Toys Incorporated. The name TONKA comes from the Dakota Sioux word “Tanka” or Tonka, which means “great” or “big”.
Borrowing from friends – is that really a thing?
Lots of families go through periods of time when they require a bit of financial help. What I wasn’t aware of was just how many borrow money from friends during these times. Did you even know that was a thing? The problem is, while there are a lot of benefits involved with borrowing from friends […]
Ways to bag your dream job after a career break
Getting back into the workplace after having a career break can have a large impact on confidence. It is no mean feat finding the self-belief to convince yourself that you can do it, and it will be fine. Being a Mum, in itself, carries an impressive list of skills that are sought after by employers, […]
Parenting: the struggle is real
How hard can it be? Before you had children did you ever look at other parents and think how hard can it be? I mean really, these tiny humans are just that, they can’t possibly get one over on us adults can they? Did you ever comment to your partner or your friends about someone’s […]
Choosing the right family car
Sponsored Post Choosing the right car for your family will be a really personal decision. Every family is different and has different needs, so your choice of car needs to meet those needs. If you are struggling to decide, have a look at cars.com for some ideas. There are loads of things to consider and […]