How does your home look from the road as you drive by? Does the paint need retouching? Do the bushes need cutting? Are the lights working to welcome you when you arrive? These questions are the ones you need to be asking yourself when you’re wanting to improve the curb appeal of your home. The […]
Having a wardrobe clear out? What are your options?
Having a wardrobe clear out can be so therapeutic as an adult. I find it helps me to feel focused and more organised. It doesn’t have to be about out with the old and in with the new though, just de-cluttering can be great, without necessarily replacing things. So many people only wear a handful […]
Does work-life balance exist for parents?
Work-life balance – one of those phrases we hear a lot these days. Companies use this to try an entice people to work for them, employers use the phrase to get that stamp of approval from Investors in People, and so many of us search for it. How much do you think about the ways […]
Bringing retro back: the Nokia 1
Years ago when I was first working after university and mobile phones hadn’t long been something everyone had (yep I’m really that old now), my ‘work phone’ was one of those bomb proof Nokia phones that everyone had. They were standard issue by the NHS at the time for those working out in the community, […]
7 ways to save money on your family holiday
Moving into the colder months is the perfect time to look into booking a family holiday, whether you are looking to get some winter sun or just want to spend some quality time together, a family holiday does the trick. With the festive season approaching, it makes sense to be sensible with your money. We’ve […]
These are the top 10 concerns for parents when their child starts school
In some areas the new school term has already begun, in others, term starts this week. Have you got a little one starting school for the first time? How do you feel? Are they excited or anxious or a bit of both? Seven in 10 parents worry their child won’t make friends when starting school, […]
Are your everyday tasks taking you longer with children?
Do you ever find your normal day-to-day tasks taking longer, much longer, now you have children? All the time right? Even simple things like just getting in the car can take so much longer with children in tow. Having children means everyday tasks take up to TWICE as long, a study by Deichmann Shoes has found. A […]
Bing Live on Stage: It’s a Bing thing
Do you have a ‘Bingster’ in your midst?! Do your little ones love watching Bing? Bing and his friends are currently on tour in the first ever Bing stage show! This kicked off in St Albans at the Alban Arena. Bing Live will visit 50 venues over 25 weeks from 20th June 2018. Join Bing, […]