When it comes to birthdays, the older you get, the less you want to celebrate. However, there are certain milestone birthdays that shouldn’t pass by without some kind of recognition. A 60th birthday is one such occasion, and a great way to celebrate would be to go on holiday with the family. Birthday parties are […]
Getting ahead for September: school supplies
Schools almost out for summer here, perhaps some of your children have already broken up for the holidays? Whilst in the shops the other day picking up a few things for end of term parties, I couldn’t help but notice all the “back to school” stuff already coming out in the aisles. There were tons […]
Gifts for men: a few thoughts
Buying for men can be hard work sometimes. When I was a child I remember my mum always struggling to decide what she was going to buy for both my dad and hers at birthdays and Christmas. I used to think surely it can’t be that hard, turns out it’s pretty tricky. What do you […]
How to protect your home and business when you are away
It’s that time of year when so many people are about to head off on their holidays. You may have been waiting for this holiday for months, planned it for what seems like forever and now it’s time to pack. In the excitement to get away, don’t forget about protecting your home and business, if […]
Dealing with stains: A survival guide
When you become a parent you also become an expert in tackling all sorts of stains. It’s just one of the superpowers that you develop as a parent. Of course though, every good superhero has a sidekick. What’s yours? Dealing with stains and being a parent go hand in hand. It’s just how it goes. […]
What hobbies are mums taking up?
When you think about hobbies what do you think of? I guess, if someone asked me that question I’d say exercise. It’s something I enjoy, but never have enough time for, and if I had a spare hour that’s how I’d spend that time. What do you spend your ‘spare’ time doing, or what do […]
Care to share? Start sharing your knowledge, skills and tasks
Are you a freelancer looking for a new way to attract clients? Perhaps you are starting out as a freelancer and trying to figure out how you are going to sell the skills you have? Are you a music tutor, life coach or a linguist who can offer translation services? Maybe you are a plumber […]
Planning ahead for the new school year: what’s your preferred way to name label?
As we are now into the final few weeks of the school year, whilst on the surface we may be thinking about summer holidays, no school runs, less club runs and how we are going to juggle work and children over the summer holidays – really, we are also thinking about the massive amount of […]