It’s not easy to save money while raising a family especially if you all run on different schedules throughout the week. We all want to save money but many of us still think that to do that we need to scrimp on the luxuries and never go out. This can not be further from the …
Since the new curriculum has come in the expectations for our children has increased. The new SATs papers (tests taken at the end of year 2 and year 6) are more challenging than in previous years, yet somehow teachers are expected to reach these new expectations. Not only have the teachers got to reach these …
We all know that children are there own little people and very quickly they start exerting their independence. Unfortunately, the way they show this independence is often through saying no, tantrums and shouting. Children can also become frustrated quickly and this can lead to them becoming aggressive. Getting children to behave is difficult and it …
It may feel like the kids have just gone back to school, but with Easter just around the corner, be prepared for another two and half weeks of entertaining your little ones. Half terms don’t have to break the bank, though! From cheap days out to tricks and deals plus activities, we have ideas that …
Trying to go on holiday while on maternity leave is a struggle financially, yes there are deals to be had but there are many other factors to consider when trying to go on holiday with a baby and toddler. It is hard enough when you are planning a holiday just the two of you, with …
I once heard that you are the best parent you will ever be before you have a baby, and since having two children of my own I really believe this. All those ideals that you imagine yourself doing as parent I certainly had. I imagined myself lovingly holding the baby while cooking and cleaning. I …
The dummy debate is always a controversial one and it is one every parent has with themselves. It seems to be a bit of a marmite issue – you either love them or hate them! Most of this comes from previous experience but I think some of it comes from the stereotype – if a …
Money seems to be stretched more and more these days and the earlier we can get our children thinking about the value of money the easier they will find saving. There are two important parts to saving, having an idea of the value of money and understanding delayed gratification (the idea of waiting for a …
I don’t know about anyone else, but I’m well noisy when it comes to other people’s lives. I love getting to know the writers behind the blogs and finding out what makes other parents tick, so when Jenni from Chilling with Lucas tagged me for this, I was part chuffed, part anxious to come up …
I’ve been tagged by the amazing Alice from Living with a Jude to answer some questions about our family Christmas. I’m not an overly Christmas person, but my husband is, and of course the kids are too. So here’s a bit about our family Christmas…. What’s your favourite Christmas movie? It has to be Love …