Feeling stuck in a rut is never a headspace you should be too content to occupy for very long. There are a lot of things that can build that sense of never moving, and it should be no surprise that your environment can be a big part of that – but what can you do […]
70 years old Marigolds! What image do they create for you? For me, when I think of Marigolds I think of the iconic yellow glove that my grandmother wore whilst cleaning the house, head scarf on and not really unlike the image they have on their website these days to be honest. The Marigold brand […]
Finances and family life Having a family is expensive there is no doubt about it. We know when we start our parenting journey about the big things we will have to spend money on like: a cot; a car seat; a pushchair; high chair and so on. As your family expands you know that you […]
The exercise ‘problem’ for parents I’ve written many times before about how hard it can be for parents to fit exercise into their day. If you don’t have child-free time then it’s impossible to get out to a class or the gym, so you end up looking for things you can do at home. If […]
In an ideal world, it would be lovely to have one bathroom for you and one bathroom for the children, right? Sadly, not all of us have the space for both. So it means all sharing one family bathroom. That can be all very well, but as a mum, it can be a bit disappointing […]
As a mother, or just a parent, you want to be able to handle every single issue that comes your way – no matter what it is, but especially if it concerns your children or the family. Being a parent, is hard work – especially because we know we have to tackle, or help tackle […]
Guest Post by Gabriella Diesendorf. Gabriella is a freelance writer from Australia and a devoted mother. She loves badgering about beauty, green lifestyle choices and parenting techniques, and if you mention attachment parenting or natural makeup she will bore you to death. The bond between grandparents and their grandchildren bears a great significance for children’s development. Not only can a strong […]
It’s amazing how much changes when you have children. Just about everything in your world gets flipped on its head and gets seen from a different angle, not least where to live. Some of our friends have recently discovered this. They were adamant they wanted to stay in the bustle of it all, but the […]