Welcome to part nineteen of our ‘Christmas Gift Guide’. We are 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? We’ve […]
Things to consider when looking for the perfect place to live
When you’re searching for the perfect place to live, you have some seriously important considerations to make. You need to make sure the place you choose suits your lifestyle and the way you want to live perfectly. Here are just a few considerations you’ll have to make: Your Budget How much can you spare each […]
Developing cognitive skills at bathtime
What is bathtime like in your house? Busy? Stressful? Fun? Action packed? Bathtime has always been lots of fun in our house. It is busy of course but it has always been one of the children’s favourite parts of the day. Bathtime creates so many opportunities to share special moments with your children, as well […]
Working from home: the myth and the reality
Working from home is something that I have done for the last six years. I began this approach in order to try to more effectively balance work and family and because I felt that I was missing out on many of the wonderful aspects of parenting. The job I had been doing could not offer […]
Prepare for your retirement before you need to
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 […]
Incredible places to raise your family
As you entered into adulthood, you might have experimented with living in a few different places. Perhaps you settled into a new city that you found was perfect for your needs. However, as you settle down with a family, your priorities can change. What was the perfect place to live during your twenties, can suddenly […]
Help or hindrance?
I’m not very good at accepting help. If anyone asks if they can help me, my default response is that I’m ok thank you, even if I’m juggling several things at once. I don’t really think about how they could help, just that whatever I’m doing is possible for me to do on my own […]
Having it all
I’ve read quite a few articles lately about women having it all and if I’m honest they have me a little ruffled. These articles relate to the ability of women these days to be able to have a career, have a family, have time to themselves and time with friends. All the articles I’ve read […]