Turning your house into a home can often seem difficult. What does it actually mean? Well, for a house to feel like your home, it has to be both personal and stylish, with some added practicality too. It’s a hard combination to get right, so here are some top ideas to get you started. Make […]
Reasons why you should clear out the living room and start again
When you have a busy family life, your poor home can become tired and tatty looking very quickly. Pets, children, and the odd guest can wreak havoc on your home, and how many of us have the time to deep clean and tidy every single day? The trouble with rooms like the living room is […]
Top Tips To Give Your Home A Contemporary Feel
Contemporary home designs have been the trend for a few years now. There’s no doubt that these ideas can make your property a much nicer place for the family grow. Let’s face it, improving the home is one of our main ambitions in life, but often our grand plans get in the way of achieving […]
How to have children and a clean ‘enough’ house
Do you have any cleaning hacks? I’ve read a few good ones over the last few months, all of which I keep meaning to put to the test. What I really want to know though is a great cleaning hack for cleaning the oven and the highchair – my least favourite jobs! So if anyone […]
“Let’s make something Mummy”
A friend told me that these are the words that send shivers down her spine – in fact she told me that crafting is banned from her house “they can do all that at school” she told me. Now as much as the timing of these requests is often not always ideal, and as much […]
Top Tips to Help You Sell Your Property
Selling your home is usually a long and complicated process, but it can be made easier if you follow these tips. Choose the Right Estate Agent Choosing the right estate agent is an essential step in the process of finding the right home. You can’t sell your home unless you have a strong and reliable […]
Which life insurance?
What’s the difference between level and decreasing term life insurance? None of us want to think about a time when we’re no longer around, but when it comes to managing your finances and protecting your family, a little forward planning is unavoidable. With this in mind, it’s well worth considering taking out life insurance policies. […]
Learning begins at home: part eight
Welcome to part eight of our learning begins at home series. I wrote in part seven about how useful games can be in helping older children to enhance their learning at home. Games are a great way for us all to learn, as learning becomes fun and enjoyable and largely subconscious. There are some great […]