the life of twins & multiples
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 […]
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 […]
With more and more airlines insisting prams, carrycots and carseats go in their own bags in the aircraft hold, many parents are left with the frustration of trying to find a bag for their items. Many double prams, carrycots and carseats do not have such bags, so parents have to find their own solutions and […]
Holidays with children can be a stressful experience – especially when flying to your holiday destination – but it’s well worth it once you arrive at your hotel and you can begin to unwind and relax (as much as a parent ever does). When it comes to preparing for your family holiday, one of the most […]
Children love fizzy drinks, sugar saturated sweets and a whole range of other unhealthy foods. Parenting can be hard work at the best of times but trying to persuade your children to eat well can be an uphill struggle. Rest assured that you are not alone and here are five suggestions that will help you […]