We want our bedrooms to be warm and inviting spaces that are perfect for relaxing and unwinding in. Of course, for many of us, our bedrooms are lacking a little something when it comes to how comfortable and cosy they are. So how can you update your bedroom to make it comfier, cosier, and more […]
Can’t afford to move? The essential guide to staying put
There are many reasons why you might want to move house right now. You may be finding the commute to work tough in winter weather. Or maybe you want to be in a better school catchment area. Unfortunately, most people are finding they are unable to move because they just can’t raise the funds needed. […]
Stocking fillers you can’t afford to forget
By now, your home is probably beginning to look a lot like Christmas. The tree is up, the food cupboards are looking full, and the presents are nicely wrapped up ready for December 25th. However, there’s still one aspect that you’ve yet to master: the stocking fillers. Stocking fillers and supplementary presents are an important […]
Choosing the best life insurance policy
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 […]
Christmas gift guide: part twenty-one
Welcome to part twenty one of our ‘Christmas Gift Guide’. We are well into December now and people are talking about how many days there are until Christmas, instead of weeks, gulp! I don’t know where the time goes. How is your shopping and general preparation going? Who are you struggling to buy for the […]
How emotionally intelligent are you?
Emotional intelligence has been described as “the other kind of smart”. Although some people will be naturally more emotionally intelligent than others, it is something that can be developed. Emotional Intelligence (EQ or EI) can be defined as the ability to understand, manage, and effectively express your own feelings, as well as engage and navigate […]
Joking and teasing: why it’s important to know the difference
Having a sense of humor is an important quality in life. Learning to see the funny side of things and not take yourself too seriously can be really valuable when you become a parent. People who are very tightly wound and who struggle with anything less than a perfect scenario can struggle when it comes […]
Christmas gift guide: part twenty
Welcome to part twenty of our ‘Christmas Gift Guide’. We are well into December now and people are talking about how many days there are until Christmas, instead of weeks, gulp! I don’t know where the time goes. How is your shopping and general preparation going? Who are you struggling to buy for the most? […]