Top tips for a family friendly garden
It can be difficult to make your space work for the whole family, particularly if you have children. Making your garden relaxing while letting the kids have fun can be a task, but it is possible to unite the family by making your outdoor space a place to come together. Bring the indoors outdoor There are a lot of options to make an outdoor living space in the garden. You can choose from decking or patio with a wooden table and chairs...
The First 5 Simple Steps away from the horror of the Debt spiral.
A very long time ago now, the husband and I were in a spot of financial bother. Neither of us earned very much, debts were lived with rather than paid off… and then one of us lost our job… and things began to spiral.Having debt and money worries is a sickeningly heavy weight that darkens every waking thought.It’s an eternal thumbscrew, a metal lid on your brain that sits too tight and squeezes every thought. Couple asking for...
Getting Ready for the Estate Agents – When You Live With Teenagers…
Selling a house is stressful. Everyone knows this – it’s one of those ‘facts’ that everyone can trot out at a party “the three most stressful things in life are death, divorce and MOVING HOUSE!”. But what people don’t mention so often is the whole Getting Ready for the Estate Agents. With teenagers in your house. (and if you find yourself in this situation and by chance you’re located...
Helping children stick to a sleep schedule that supports quality rest throughout the summer holidays
Ensuring that your child understands and cooperates with set routines can be difficult at the best of times, and many of us will remember all too well the long and often testing evenings we have spent working to get our children to stick to a specific bedtime routine. The summer holidays offer an opportunity for exciting activities and a break from the usual day to day, however with this can often come disruption to routine. Whilst...
5 Things To Do At The Airport Before You Catch your Flight
It’s that time of year where many of us will be jetting off on holiday with family and friends to a sunny destination. When the countdown is over and the day of the holiday has finally arrived, the excitement kicks in. Stepping foot into the airport is where it all begins and you can start to relax and unwind. If you’re a regular flyer you’ll likely have picked up a pre-flight routine that makes your journey stress-free while also...
How to resist spending excessively before you get on holiday
Summer is here, which means one thing, it’s time for a summer holiday. Us Brits love to go aboard, but this year many of us may be met with a nasty shock when it comes to our holiday spends. It was recently revealed that UK tourists won’t be getting as much for our money this year, especially when it comes to Euros. This comes down to factors such as Brexit. But, as we can’t help it, below, you’ll find a few ways to stop yourself...