No doubt that a dog is a man’s best friend. However, dogs have feelings too and they can easily get jealous of your children. There are some individuals who had dogs first and after the birth of their child, their attention is divided between the dog and child. It is a behavior … [Read more...] about Never Leave Children With These Three Dog Breeds
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Flight Delayed or Cancelled? These Tips Will Help
Is there anything more likely to ruin a vacation or trip, than a delayed or cancelled flight? Whether you were trying to save money on your family vacation and your connecting flight got cancelled, or you're staring at a "DELAYED" sign after a long business trip, the first thing … [Read more...] about Flight Delayed or Cancelled? These Tips Will Help
Weaning Advice for Parents During a Heatwave & Doidy Cup Giveaway
We’re having a heatwave! Apparently, June and July are set to be very hot here in the UK! This is actually lovely as we don't tend to get this type of weather very often so we are embracing it, however, because this is not something we are very used to in this country, it is … [Read more...] about Weaning Advice for Parents During a Heatwave & Doidy Cup Giveaway
4 Must-Haves for Mompreneurs
Are you part of the 71 percent of mompreneuers who are the main childcare providers? If so, each day can be a juggling act of managing carpools, running the household, and squeezing in time for your business. Give yourself a head start with tools to help you build a successful … [Read more...] about 4 Must-Haves for Mompreneurs
Win A Barbi Box With The 22nd National BBQ Week
Hands up if you are also a BBQ lover like me! OMG, I love a good BBQ. I have some lovely memories of very tasty and yummy BBQs back home at my parent's beach house with a beautiful sea view! That was mesmerising! I miss that so much! Did you know that next week is National BBQ … [Read more...] about Win A Barbi Box With The 22nd National BBQ Week
4 Ways to Tackle A Large Amount of Debt
A large amount of debt can seem like an insurmountable burden. Though it might feel like you'll never get out from under your financial obligations, with some short- and long-term planning and a few lifestyle changes, you can get a handle on the amount you owe and work your way … [Read more...] about 4 Ways to Tackle A Large Amount of Debt
5 Tips For Getting Your Kids Ready For A Move
Everybody knows that moving house can be one of the stressful things anyone can go through in their lives. Just thinking about completing the paperwork of buying a house, hiring the right removals company, and packing can make you start to feel anxious. Although moving can … [Read more...] about 5 Tips For Getting Your Kids Ready For A Move
Honest Kids Drinks & The Thirst For The Great Outdoors Guide
It’s important to keep exploring the great outdoors whatever the weather. It’s funny because last week we had a lot of snow and people stayed indoors keeping warm. There are so many activities that you can do in the snow like building a snowman, sledging, making a foot trail, … [Read more...] about Honest Kids Drinks & The Thirst For The Great Outdoors Guide
How To Plan A Holiday On A Budget – Guest Post
This is a guest post written by Hannah from Last Stop Lunar called “How To Plan A Holiday On A Budget”. If you are interested in ideas or suggestions on how to save money when you are travelling with your little ones, you will find this post very useful. If you would like to … [Read more...] about How To Plan A Holiday On A Budget – Guest Post
Getting Fit & The Power of Recovery
It is clearly very difficult to keep focus and start getting fit after an indulgent December and depressing January. Honestly, I always start January saying that I want to start getting fit by exercising more after eating all the yummy food in December. Then, when January starts, … [Read more...] about Getting Fit & The Power of Recovery
“Boredom Challenge” with Petits Filous
A couple of weeks ago I shared a post about a Free Play campaign I am supporting with Petits Filous and BritMums. I have always been an advocate of this type of play so I was happy to be able to spread the word even more about this campaign. However, even though I love it and I … [Read more...] about “Boredom Challenge” with Petits Filous
Talking To Five Over 65 People About Fraud for Take Five Week
You might have seen my blog post about supporting Take Five and specifically their Take Five Week. They have been very busy spreading useful information about how to spot scams to help prevent people from becoming victims of financial fraud. One of the big parts of this campaign … [Read more...] about Talking To Five Over 65 People About Fraud for Take Five Week
Four Tips for Finding the Right Pet Sitter
Finding the right pet sitter is important but it doesn’t have to be difficult. Like everything else these days, you can easily go online and find a pet sitter. … [Read more...] about Four Tips for Finding the Right Pet Sitter
Thumbs Up for Free Play! Why Letting Kids Entertain Themselves Is A Good Thing
It's quite typical these days for kids to have their day, including play time, completely structured and planned out with timetables of classes and activities to follow. I have always struggled with this as I find it hard to have my girls' day with timings for everything. … [Read more...] about Thumbs Up for Free Play! Why Letting Kids Entertain Themselves Is A Good Thing
Perfect Places To Stay On Your Somerset Hen Weekend
There are plenty of reasons to choose Somerset for a hen weekend. Whether you’re looking for a relaxing escape to the country, a night out in a big city or something in between, this is a place where you can find it all. … [Read more...] about Perfect Places To Stay On Your Somerset Hen Weekend
5 Tips To Protect Your Families Gadgets This Christmas
Over the past few months, you may have heard about rising security concerns as the number of internet connected devices in the home increases. It seems that these days just about every toy, device, or home appliance has internet connectivity or a related app. On one hand, this is … [Read more...] about 5 Tips To Protect Your Families Gadgets This Christmas
Toy Storage Ideas For Parents
It’s a problem every parent faces in their home: containing the chaos of your children’s toys. Having a messy home cluttered with loads of books, dolls, toy cars, Lego, and cuddly toys can be an eyesore and safety hazard. With lots of things lying around, you can start to feel … [Read more...] about Toy Storage Ideas For Parents
5 Things To Do To Avoid An Expensive Winter
Winter is just around the corner and it’s almost that time of year where it’s easy to feel a bit of financial pressure. Keeping your home warm, getting ill occasionally due to the cold weather, hosting plenty of Christmas parties, not to mention loads of Christmas shopping are … [Read more...] about 5 Things To Do To Avoid An Expensive Winter
How To Stay On Top Of Crucial House Maintenance
You already know all the things you should be doing to keep your home with good specs, like inspecting fire alarms, cleaning kitchen fans and running water in unused spaces to avoid bacteria build up. However, it’s not always easy to keep track of (or want to do) all of these … [Read more...] about How To Stay On Top Of Crucial House Maintenance
How To Stay Happy And Healthy Through Upheavals
Times of change are undoubtedly stressful. How can you keep yourself calm and feeling good during inevitable upheavals? You’ll be feeling a lot of emotions and probably not like yourself on top of everything else! Here are some tips you can use to stay on top of your own health, … [Read more...] about How To Stay Happy And Healthy Through Upheavals
Holiday Tips for Healthy Indulgence
Drinking alcoholic drinks at a party is an accepted social activity and one that many partake in because it's enjoyable and agreeable. But you might not know about the biochemical changes that go on in your body when you imbibe — apart from the inevitable hangover the next day, … [Read more...] about Holiday Tips for Healthy Indulgence
How to Get the Kids Excited About Going Back to School
The children have enjoyed an exciting few weeks off school, with day-trips to museums and a holiday spent running in puddles and snow. There’s been plenty going on! Add to this a generally later bedtime, more relaxed days and tons of fun with family and friends. … [Read more...] about How to Get the Kids Excited About Going Back to School
Laminate vs Vinyl Flooring
Laminate and Vinyl are incredibly alike and are both imitations of wood flooring. The main differences don’t automatically jump out at you as they are incredibly subtle. In this blog post, we’re going to show you how they differ, but also show you their benefits, and areas that … [Read more...] about Laminate vs Vinyl Flooring
10 Things to Do Before You Buy a New Car
Shopping for a new car can be a very exciting experience, but it's important not to let your excitement prevent you from thinking carefully about your purchase. After all, with a little luck, your car will be with you for a few years, so you want to make sure that it's going to … [Read more...] about 10 Things to Do Before You Buy a New Car
How To Know If Your Child Is Ready For A Cruise
A cruise is a wonderful family vacation opportunity. When you have young children, however, you may worry that they’re not ready yet. The last thing you want is to feel trapped on a boat with your kid when he or she won’t stop crying. Here’s a guide on how to know if your child … [Read more...] about How To Know If Your Child Is Ready For A Cruise
Baby Annabell Learns To Swim Launch Party With Rebecca Adlington
My girls were invited to an amazing event. They had the opportunity to attend a swimming lesson with Rebecca Adlington OBE, two time Olympic swimming gold medal winner! I feel so grateful for all the amazing opportunities my girls get! The event was to launch the new Baby Annabel … [Read more...] about Baby Annabell Learns To Swim Launch Party With Rebecca Adlington
How Kids Can Be Mobile Safe At School
There was a time, not so long ago, when having a mobile phone at school was simply not allowed. Times have changed and whilst mobile phones are still banned in a third of UK schools, they are welcome in some schools, with some guidelines and rules surrounding their usage, of … [Read more...] about How Kids Can Be Mobile Safe At School
Four Smart Security Tips You Can Implement Today
You spent a lot of money buying your home. You want to protect your investment. You also want to feel safe while you’re living there. You need to prioritise security. Fortunately, it’s easier than ever thanks to internet suggestions and smart devices. … [Read more...] about Four Smart Security Tips You Can Implement Today
Ways to Reduce Utility Bills Year Round
These days, it’s important to save money wherever you can. One of the easiest ways to do this is to make some changes in your energy habits. Heating and cooling homes in the summer and winter are by far one of the costliest parts of an energy bill. By making a few small … [Read more...] about Ways to Reduce Utility Bills Year Round
