You might be looking at a range of options, private nurseries, childminders, nannies and so on. I’ve always thought that childcare is one of those areas where I feel those people doing the job aren’t paid enough for the amazing work they do, but then when you look at what you have to pay over a month to keep just one child in say full-time nursery, the costs are immense.
The festive season is fast approaching. Who has warmed up the mulled wine yet? Or maybe you are all about the gingerbread lattes? Soon we will be getting out the decorations, putting up the Christmas trees, making gingerbread houses and wrapping gifts to festive tunes. Children have begun rehearsals for Christmas plays and concerts and […]
Zanzibar is a semi-autonomous Tanzanian archipelago located off the east African coast; it is currently a rising hotspot for tourists from all over the world. The capital is known as Zanzibar City and it is the world’s largest producer of seaweed. Its chief exports are spices and raffia, while the tourism industry of Zanzibar also […]
What makes a happy home? Well, it’s a place where you and your family are safe. You are protected from the world, and it’s different components. Be that mouldy walls or home invasions, your home should be a fortress, keeping you safe from these things. A happy home is also energy efficient, and affordable to […]
It is a major part of your family’s life, but will also be a very proud moment. Saying goodbye to your child as they pack up and leave for university can be very emotional for everyone involved. Your child will be very excited as they prepare for life on their own, and you might be […]
All of us want to live for as long as we can, but we also want to be as healthy and as happy as possible. The sad truth is, there are all sorts of disasters which could strike at any time. That doesn’t mean that you should live in fear. However, it is worthwhile to […]
As parents, we don’t want to think about leaving our families behind. The thought is enough to send a shiver down our spines, but it is an important thought nonetheless. Even though the day we leave this planet could be decades away, we still need to plan for the worst case scenario. As parents, it […]
As you get older, it’s only natural that you should start thinking about retirement. Granted, I’m not yet near the age where I plan to retire, but I still think about it sometimes. I think what it will be like when my children grow up and move out. I think about where we are going to […]