Mums and dads have been raising babies for longer than anyone remembers. Some aspects of parenting, such as cuddling and singing lullabies, are instinctive and natural. Other aspects, such as nappy changing and breastfeeding can take a bit longer to master. In the 21st century, new mums and dads can access a number of handy […]
Home interior decorating for families
Bringing up a family is one of the most fulfilling journeys in life, but it certainly isn’t an easy ride. It always seems like there’s something to worry about, whether it’s making sure that they’re happy, learning constantly or avoiding the inevitable bumps and bruises. Every parent will manage these challenges differently, but one thing […]
Adding personality and character to your decor
Getting your home decor right is essential if you want an enjoyable place to live for you and your family. Sometimes, there’s nothing ‘wrong’ with your home decor, per se, it just lacks something that should always be there – personality and character! You don’t want your home to appear soulless. Here’s how you can […]
Personalise your home with ease
Sometimes, especially when you’ve just moved into a place, your home can just feel like a building, a shell of sorts, where people live. Usually the right kinds of furniture and decoration can be enough to make it feel your own, but sometimes you’ll feel like you need more, particularly if you have moved into […]
Legal complications to understand before you buy a home
Buying a home comes with so many legal complexities and hurdles, but it’s in your best interest that you get to know as many as possible to avoid any major issues along the way. Homeowners’ associations How likely is it that you’ll have to deal with a homeowners’ association? The chances are pretty darn high, […]
Sales shopping
Years ago when I was a teenager and loved shopping, the sales that followed Christmas were “The January Sales” and they pretty much began after New Year and went through the whole month of January. When I was at school and had a part-time job at Dorothy Perkins I loved it because I knew what […]
Sales crazy: getting your house on the market
For a first time, even second or third time seller with children, getting your house on the market can be a terrifying experience. It’s hard to know who to trust when it comes to the value of your home, and it’s hard to know what improvements to make when trying to increase your home’s value. […]
Preparation: the key to an easy Christmas Day meal
Being nominated to make Christmas dinner can be stressful for some people. Cooking for lots of people is a lot of pressure on an average day, the pressure during Christmas is even more extreme. After all, Christmas dinner is an important part of the day. Though a disaster would lead to a family story, it […]