Monthly Archive: May 2017

A Mother’s Guide To Home DIY

Picture Source   DIY is often seen as “a man’s job”, but this is the twenty-first century. You don’t want to keep those dull old stereotypes alive, do you? If you walk around your house in a trance-like state and dream of how you’d make...

Are Your Kids Eating Too Much Sugar?

  All moms are acutely aware of the impact sugar can have on our kids – the sugar rush they get after stuffing their little faces with party food is a clear sign! And while we all try to limit a number of candies and...

3 Steps To A Healthy Pregnancy

  Being pregnant is a health minefield. There are so many different dos and don’ts to make sure that your baby is safe. Sometimes that means we forget about ourselves a bit. Making sure that you are healthy throughout the pregnancy is just as important....

The Parenting Qualities Which Make All The Difference

As a parent, it is highly likely that you often go through periods of thinking that you are not doing it right. This kind of low-level background guilt is very common for parents today, and it’s not hard to see why. With so much conflicting...

Make Family Time Fun for All? Is It Possible?

Link to image credit   Families need to spend time together if they want to stay close and understand each other as they grow. There are many ways to spend time as a family, but it can be difficult to think of activities that everyone...

Easy Steps to Help You Pick the Perfect Gift for Someone Special

  Whether it’s an upcoming birthday or a special occasion for someone important in your life, giving them a gift is perhaps the most common way to show your appreciation. Sadly, picking a gift is often incredibly difficult due to the amount of choice you...

How to Save to Afford a House Deposit

  Buying your first home can be a daunting thing, especially if you are trying to save but find that you have been trapped in the circle of renting. There are several things you can do to speed up the process, and here is our...

Money Matters: 5 Ways To Reduce Your Weekly Family Upkeep Costs

Flickr An important responsibility for keeping your family well-maintained and stable is taking the time to address your financial situation often. Families, especially large families, are always finding unexpected costs crop up due to the equipment demands of school, the costs of running a household...

Why Hobbies Are So Important & Why You Need one

If you haven’t got a hobby, that needs to change. Many people tell themselves that they don’t need a hobby or they’re too busy with work and family commitments to take up a new hobby or interest. But those are pretty poor excuses, especially when...

Birthday Gifts For Her Birthday Gifts For Her

                                                                                                                                                                                             Picture If you are in need of  some great gift ideas for your sister, daughter, best friend or even your own Mom, don’t worry, help is at hand! Here are some of the cutest gifts a girl could receive. Do It Yourself...

Sweet Potato: A Jack Of All Recipes

  Sweet potatoes are one of the only genuine all-rounder ingredients in your pantry. For some reason yet to be discovered, they have an uncanny ability to work in practically any dish. They’re equally at home in things like stews as they are in desserts,...