Did you read here recently that the Teletubbies have teamed up with Barnardo’s – From May 2017, shoppers will be able to buy special Tinky Winky, Dipsy, Laa-Laa and Po limited edition merchandise from Barnardo’s shops across the UK to help support disadvantaged children in the UK. As active supporters of Barnardo’s and with little fans […]
Involving your children in your big day
Many couples are choosing to get married after they’ve had children now, and this enables them to celebrate their big day with their children. If you’re planning a wedding, and you want the children to take centre stage, here are some ideas to consider. Show-stealing outfits Your wedding day should be all about you, but […]
Are you saving enough for your children’s future?
Having children is expensive, I don’t think any parent would disagree with that. There are of course the day-to-day expenses, such as nappies, food, activities and then occasional larger expenses that happen as they grow, such as changing car seats, or beds, or maybe just a school trip. Then there are the much bigger expenses […]
City accommodation for families
When you are away from home with the family you want to make things as simple as possible and ensure everyone is happy. City breaks with a family can be stressful if you aren’t used to city life. The hustle and bustle and pace of life can be tricky to keep up with and there […]
Taking care of your health this Christmas
Christmas day is incomplete without a grand feast. Its that time of the year when you want to impress your friends and family by cooking an amazing Christmas feast which includes everything from spiced roast goose or beef wellington to incredible nut roasts and whole baked salmon. What are you cooking this year? Research has […]
Changes to Christmas spending
Do you think that your Christmas spending habits have changed over the years? Perhaps since having children? Do you spend more or less than you used to? I definitely think more about what I spend on Christmas and I tend to plan quite a way in advance, so if I see something I will get […]
Christmas cocktails
Christmas party season is in full swing now. If you are hosting anything this year, or if you are staying at home then why not have a go at creating some yummy Christmas cocktails of your own. You can do wonders with a few bottles of things and some yummy mixers. Why not get in […]
Why it’s important to create joyful Christmas memories for our children
Have you noticed how some adults seem to be very pessimistic much of the time, and others can be the total opposite and seemingly that happy with their lives? Who you become as an adult and the attitude you have towards life is a result of so many factors: your upbringing; past experiences; your education; […]