It seems that as soon as the first day of spring rolls around, families everywhere become busier. From after-school activities to summertime vacations, it doesn’t seem like there’s ever enough time to do the things that need to get done. This means that life can become more stressful during this time, and that’s not fair… Read More
There have been times over the recent past where tensions have been fraught and horrible things have been said and done, causing a deeply-rooted unhappiness in my life. At the time, it’s difficult to see through the mist but now I see that it is only the difference between people and personalities that have caused… Read More
Since O was born in 2011, hubs and I have saved an amount each month for the kids’ future. As it stands, they will receive the savings when they turn 18 years old and we, as parents, will be encouraging them to use the savings responsibly; for example, towards a deposit on their first house,… Read More
Even as grown adults, it’s not polite to talk about periods. It is such a taboo subject, but why? It’s a perfectly normal bodily function – as are all changes that teenagers experience during puberty. Oh, that awkward couple of years with more hormones and grunts than pregnancy and childbirth. Well, maybe. But, Celebrity mum… Read More
It all began, many years ago, with the invention of the television. An incredible innovation, bringing the cinema into your own living room, providing entertainment for the family. Fast-forward a handful of decades, and we’re living in the 21st century. For every person, there’s at least one screen; and many of those are classed as… Read More
Since I returned to work in January, I’ve been juggling housework with childcare on my days off and have found it just about manageable. I’ve recently accepted a new job offer which means I’ll be heading back to the office full-time, working five days a week in the very near future. With this comes the… Read More
There’s not much more that can disrupt the smooth-running of family life like when the washing machine breaks down, or the freezer stops working. Beyond repair, replacing a large kitchen appliance or an unexpected fault with the family car can prove costly – and lets face it, who has that much disposable income each month!?… Read More
Easter eggs seem to have been on sale for weeks! Almost as soon as Christmas is over, chocolate eggs line the shelves of the supermarkets instead. I don’t know for sure, but I could hazard a guess that your kiddies end up with a mountain of chocolate that seems to last forever! It sure happens… Read More
I’ve recently returned to work after 11 months of maternity leave, a whole dress size bigger and decidedly unhappy about my body shape. I have challenged myself to lose a certain amount of weight before Q’s 1st birthday, but I’m in this for the long haul to lose weight and get back in shape. However, with… Read More
We all know that job vacancies are few, there is no such thing as job ‘security’ any more and our wages are just enough to scrape by. But we would all love to live a more comfortable lifestyle, wouldn’t we? So if I could tell you how you can make extra money from home, would… Read More
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