Before the summer term of the last school year even ended I saw ‘back to school’ stuff in the shops. For a few years I did what lots of people do and started getting back to school things about halfway through the summer holidays, giving me plenty of time to label them and wash and […]
Do you have a to-do list as long as your arm? Are you struggling to tick anything off it? Do you need help to get things done? It might be that you have a half finished decorating project that you really need help getting done. It might be that your ironing or cleaning has got […]
If you find yourself anxiously watching your credit card balance rise each month due to double-digit interest charges, or always seem to be scraping for petrol money before payday, you may feel as though it’s a constant struggle just to stay afloat. Fortunately, regaining control of your finances can be easier than you might expect. […]
At the end of July we were at Lulworth Castle at the wonderful Camp Bestival. It was a great weekend weather wise, not too hot all of the time but dry at least. Although we got messy, it wasn’t the knee deep in mud kind of messy you saw at Glastonbury this year. We went […]
We’ve looked forward to summer all year, and now it’s here, we want to make the most of it. If you find yourself wondering how you can you make your cash go further this summer, whilst still enjoying yourself, then look no further. We’ve got six top tips to help you. Find local “days out” […]
When your child goes to university, it can be a strange time for everyone involved. If you are anything like most families, then it is likely that both parent and child will suffer emotionally. One of the best ways to combat this is to do everything you can to provide support for your child. This […]
Children grow and change at an incredible rate. When they are very young the change is daily. New skills and words and likes and dislikes are constantly developing as the days pass by. Today I realised something. That I should pay more attention to these things, because tomorrow they might be gone. The blunt fact is […]
Getting organised for your first family holiday can be a hectic and stressful experience if you haven’t taken the time to plan things out. Putting things together at the last moment can feel like completing a jigsaw puzzle on a timer with your whole family standing over your shoulder. After all, if you don’t get […]