When Does a Family Need a Second Car?       

Collaborative Post¦ When you are a young family, you might make do with just the one car for a very long time. Even if both parents are working, there might be a way for one of you to take public transport, or your working hours might even allow you to carpool together or alternate car usage. So when is a second car a good idea? Let’s take a closer look at some of the reasons why you might consider getting a second car for your family.

Review & Giveaway: So you want to build a human?

Review¦ I was recently sent a copy of ” So you want to build a human?” by Tom Jackson and Jan Bielecki. I’m genuinely impressed by this book and looking forward to writing this review. I think it’s perfect for children in late primary school and the first 3 or 4 years of secondary school to accompany their learning. I have 4 copies to giveaway – just enter using the widget in this blog post!

15 money saving tips to start following right now

Collaborative Post¦ Life is so busy, it can be difficult to find the time to sit down and work out where you’re going wrong with spending money. So many of us find that finances are really tight when we’re getting close to payday. With 15% of Brits having no savings and 1 in 3 having less than £1,500 saved up [source], it’s no wonder many of us are getting into debt when times get tough. However, by following these tips, you’ll be saving money in no time.

The Little Book of Dior: Review and Giveaway

Review¦ Little Book of Dior by Karen Homer is a must-have for anyone with an interest in fashion. It takes you on a journey from Christian Dior’s childhood all the way through to the fashion house today. Beautifully illustrated with photographs from the very beginning of Dior’s story, it would be just as at home on a coffee table as on a bookshelf. I have 3 copies to giveaway – just enter using the widget in this blog post!

Building Value Into Your Home

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Collaborative Post¦ Maintaining or increasing the value of your property is vital. When you buy a home, you imagine that the value will just continuously increase the longer you own your home. However, there this is not always the case. Your property can fall into negative equity. This is where it is worth lower than its original value. This means that when you sell your home, you end up losing money in the process. This can be hugely problematic when it comes to moving on to a new home or even releasing the equity in your home when you retire. 

The Mother’s Day Prize Bundle Giveaway

Being a Mum is a hard job, whether you stay at home or go to work. Regardless of how many children you have, there are so many plates to keep spinning. This, of course, is all while responding to the constant calls of “Mummy!” If I’m not washing, I’m making food. If I’m not making food, I’m stopping my little stuntwoman from doing something dangerous! There is just always so much to do. As such, if you’re anything like me, self-care often falls to the wayside. Therefore, myself and some other UK bloggers have teamed up to give you the chance to win a fantastic bundle of goodies this Mother’s Day which is worth £200. From prizes such as a beautifully versatile silk wrap, to a puzzle and beauty treats, they have been carefully put together. Hopefully, these will help to give you the “me-time” and pampering that you deserve!

How to successfully introduce a new cat into your home

Collaborative Post¦ Preparation is definitely key when it comes to introducing a new cat into your home. Not only will you need to make sure you have got all the right equipment, from litter trays to feeding bowls, but you will also need to ensure the family is well prepared too. Cats are naturally hesitant creatures and a lack of preparation could lead to them feeling threatened or scared – both of which can result in aggressive behaviour. Encore Pet Food has come up with these top tips to help you successfully introduce a new cat into your home, ensuring that your new feline friend will quickly become part of the family!

Money Saving Tips For Your Car’s Tyres!

Collaborative Post¦ Anyone who drives a lot on Britain’s motorways will know that they are not in great shape with all sorts of debris and potholes to avoid. When the road network is not in good condition, so your car’s tyres will suffer more. You can see this on the UK’s most notorious motorway – the M25 – all the way from Dartford to Thurrock on either side of the QEII Bridge. However, it is the same story on the M2, the M11 and M23. If you want to save money on tyre expenditure, then what can you do?

Tips for taking great photos of your children

Collaborative post¦ I don’t know about you, but I am forever taking photos of my child. In her first 3 years of life, she has just grown so fast and I almost feel like I want to capture every moment on camera. However, photographing children can be tricky! Whether your bag boasts (Professional) Full Frame Mirrorless Cameras or the your trusty smart phone alongside the snacks for bribery, there are some challenges that I want to help you to overcome with the tips below.

Take The Tech In Your Home To The Next Level

Collaborative Post¦ Technology in your home is going to play a vital part in how you live your life. There are two types of homeowners. The ones that realise how true this is and have their home filled to the brim with different bits of technology. There are then the ones who don’t realise how much of an impact technology has. Their home is filled with basic TVs and nothing more, there are no awesome smart tv apps being used in those houses. But thankfully, for those of you who are pretty tech savvy, there are now so many different ways that you can use tech within your home. From using it for safety to using it for having some fun, there’s a bit of technology for everything. So, we want to talk you through some of the cool ways that you can get these bits of technology into your home, and how much it’s going to benefit you. All you have to do is keep on reading and see what you can take away from this all.