For most people, buying a new home is the most expensive investment they will make in their whole life. With costs running into the hundreds of thousands (or millions if you are super-rich!), it is essential to take your time when buying a new place. This is as true for first-time buyers stepping foot onto… Read More
This is a collaborative post. People are always looking for new ways to be frugal, and one way that many look to cut costs is to become skilled at performing repairs and other home tasks on their own. Simply put, if you can plug a leak or paint a wall instead of getting an expert… Read More
As summer makes it graceful exit, autumn brings in majestic hues of orange, yellow, and brown. The temperature’s finally a little cooler, and it’s that time when cute sundresses and sandals are kept in storage to make way for knit sweaters and cute, chunky boots. While you’re changing your whole wardrobe, why don’t you take… Read More
Making home life easier and more enjoyable can be made easier by introducing a few new and exciting things into your home. You won’t believe how much time and effort the items below can save you. Start investing now and you’ll be so glad you did! A Paper Shredder You don’t want people rooting through… Read More
[This is a partnered post] Long family car trips have long been something parents dread. Not only is there is the cost of filling up the car and dealing with the traffic (curse the M6) but the kids in the back will undoubtedly be fidgeting after 30 minutes and loudly asking “are we there yet”… Read More
Okay, so addiction might be too strong a word, but many children spend more hours than they should be using the internet. Young children are hooked on Minecraft videos on YouTube, as well as popular channels such as ‘Ryan’s Toy Reviews’ and ‘Chase’s Corner.’ Older kids are social media obsessed, forever browsing the posts on their… Read More
Kids can be a handful, we all know that! Keeping them happy and entertained can be challenging task. Here are a lot of activities that are both fun and educational for kids… Make a Photo Album You can either create a new photo album with your kids or go through old ones with them, introducing… Read More
Many homes have boxes and books full of old photographs and souvenirs from family holidays and special events like wedding parties and birthday celebrations. However, over the last decade, it has become more common for photos to exist online on social media accounts or on the hard drives of smartphones and the memory cards of… Read More
Teaching your child how to ride a bike is one of those moments that parents and children remember for years to come. Although at the time it can be frustrating for both you and your child as they try to get to grips with cycling independently, riding a bike is a skill that’s with them… Read More
[collaborative post] Money makes the world go around but, particularly for millennials and generation Z, it seems like a constant problem. With the cost of living going up but wages stagnating, younger generations face a bigger challenge than ever to get on the property ladder, build savings and generally just pay their bills on time and… Read More