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High School Expenses: Planning Ahead for Budget Conscious Parents
When your children start school, there can be a brief sigh of financial relief because you no longer have to pay the same high childcare costs. The reality is though that there are still some significant costs that you need to plan for.
Planning ahead for the new school year: name labels
It really does pay to be organised. The ONE year I decided i was going to be a bit more relaxed about everything and just get things done in the second half of the summer holiday when everyone else was already sorted…yes, you’ve guessed it, everyone had sold out of everything I wanted.
Nail the school run with these top tips
The school run. Something you could potentially be doing for many years, here are some tips on making it as smooth as possible.
These are the top 10 concerns for parents when their child starts school
In some areas the new school term has already begun, in others, term starts this week. Have you got a little one starting school for the first time? How do you feel? Are they excited or anxious or a bit of both? Seven in 10 parents worry their child won’t make friends when starting school, […]
Getting ahead for September: school supplies
Schools almost out for summer here, perhaps some of your children have already broken up for the holidays? Whilst in the shops the other day picking up a few things for end of term parties, I couldn’t help but notice all the “back to school” stuff already coming out in the aisles. There were tons […]
Planning ahead for the new school year: what’s your preferred way to name label?
As we are now into the final few weeks of the school year, whilst on the surface we may be thinking about summer holidays, no school runs, less club runs and how we are going to juggle work and children over the summer holidays – really, we are also thinking about the massive amount of […]
Cut the Cost of School! Quick Hacks to Save You Money
If you think that school is putting too big a strain on your wallet, you’re not alone. According to some research, we can end up spending at least an extra £200 a year for each child when it comes to uniforms and equipment. Fortunately, the clever team at Marbles have put together an impressive list of simple life hacks that should help you […]
School run clothing: keeping it easy
The school run is one of those times you see all sorts of sights. From people in their pyjamas and slippers, to those in full make up and designer clothing. There really is a huge spectrum of clothing. Where do you sit on the spectrum? What’s your approach? There are lots of parents who don’t […]