the life of twins & multiples
Sibling rivalry is extremely common, particularly in twins who often compete against each other. But rivalry isn’t always bad, and can actually aid the development of your children, instilling a sense of healthy competition into them. In fact, most of the time your children are simply vying for your attention. However, when the fighting gets […]
If your family is growing and you’ve been finding it hard to get everyone and their belongings into the current family car then it could be time to consider buying a new model. Having a family can be very expensive so shelling out for a new car is going to be a big decision. Make […]
Family life is not cheap. It’s been estimated that the cost of raising a child up to the age of 21 is around £200,000, a fearsome amount. That amount can be multiplied for most families (the average family size as of 2012 was 1.8 children according to the ONS). Combine that with some of the […]
When it comes to sun filled, sandy beaches you don’t have to jet off to the Bahamas, there are plenty of incredible locations just across the water where you and your family can dip your toe in the blue ocean and spend the day basking in the sunshine. Here are five family beaches you definitely […]
Most items of furniture in your home will need refurbishing or updating every so often. Much-loved sofas and chairs can look shabby after a couple of years of use, and some rooms will be in dire need of a complete makeover. With this in mind, upcycling may be the answer. You won’t have to spend […]
Guest blogger Tova from My Thoughts about Stuff… I think that guilt comes with the territory when you are a mother. Nothing you do is ever enough. You feel guilty if you work, guilty if you don’t breastfeed, guilty you gave them a ‘happy meal’, guilty for being on your phone, guilty for feeling guilty… it […]
Sure to be close to the top of most people’s New Year’s resolutions list, saving money is one of those things that is so easy to aspire to yet, for whatever reason, just out of reach for so many of us. Whether it’s the thought of having to make cuts to your usual outgoings or […]