Family and Lifestyle Blog
If you often feel like you can’t walk far in your home without bumping into a cupboard or banging your toe on a skirting board, there could be one simple solution: expanding your home’s floor space. Well, okay, so doing this can be much simpler in theory than practice. You might think that opting […] Read more…
On my quest for a more eco-friendly lifestyle, I’ve started using a natural deodorant. I’ve tried these four so far, here they are in order of how I liked them so at the top is Kutis, my favourite, at the end is Nuud, my least favourite. Kutis natural deodorant stick This plant-based deodorant […] Read more…
I don’t know about you, but I find it a struggle to keep up with fashion trends these days. Between juggling a family, my non-stop work schedule and my own personal life I just cannot find the time, and to be completely honest with you, I don’t feel like I am missing out! Looking back […] Read more…
A positive link exists between arthritis and diet that reduces fats and inflammation. The relationship between arthritis and diet has been much disputed in recent years. Claims have been made regarding the healing effects of cider vinegar and honey or the deleterious effects of potatoes and peppers. None of these claims has been verified […] Read more…
Household budgeting can be a real chore when you have children. Somehow, being a parent manages to catapult you into a life of uncertainty. Even if one or both parents are in stable employment, the expenses that come with having children can sometimes be unexpected. Children have a habit of suddenly announcing school trips that […] Read more…
Snowboarders are a common sight on slopes around the world today, but compared to skiing this is a relatively new sport. In fact, the first commercial snowboards didn’t appear until 1965, when inventive father Sherman Poppen invented the ‘snurfer’, a surfboard designed for use on snow, constructed from two skis bolted together with a rope […] Read more…
Looking for a getaway with the extended family? Taking grandparents with you on holiday can be great – great for your children, great for them, great for you (you might actually get some time to yourself!) However, there are one or two things you need to consider, particularly around travel insurance. For most of […] Read more…
A small archipelago floating in the Mediterranean south of Sicily, Malta packs a big punch with its fascinating prehistoric temples, rugged cliffs and delightful design and architecture. There’s so much to see and do that you’ll definitely need to choose your activities carefully in order to pack in as much as possible during a holiday, […] Read more…
We all have our own musical tastes and talents, whether we learned a little of an instrument in school or as a child or found an adult interest. With many people switching to homeschooling part or full time due to the times, thinking about adding to your child’s curriculum is a common part of parents’ […] Read more…
I have been slowly making changes to make our house use less plastic. I haven’t wanted to suddenly throw everything out to buy new eco-friendly products because one, I couldn’t afford to suddenly change everything but two, that defeats the point of being eco friendly, throwing away useable items so when things have been […] Read more…