Should You Get A Family Van?
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When it’s time to replace the family car, there is a lot that you will need to consider. You will have to think about your finances and how much you can afford to spend, as well as things like which kind of make and model to buy. For those of us who aren’t all that clued up on vehicles and engines it can become very confusing indeed!
One thing could make it easier, though – why not invest in a van? This may sound like a crazy idea at first, but it actually makes a lot of sense when you think about it. Here are a few reasons why that is. What Does it Really Cost to Learn to Drive?
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Considering learning how to drive? Chances are, it will be one of the best things you’ve ever done. It gives you so much freedom and independence, it’s great for your social life and can even improve your job prospects. However, the costs won’t have escaped your attention, and it’s fair to say that learning to drive is expensive. The best thing to do is to see it as an investment in yourself, a skill that will serve you well throughout life and all in all something that’s so worth being able to do. Saving up some money ahead of time, and being aware of what you’ll need to spend can be helpful- so here’s what it will cost- from the beginning.
Last Minute Holiday Tips for the Perfect Family Trip
Collaborative Post¦ Are all of your friends and family talking endlessly about their summer plans? Do you sit jealously listening as they talk about where they are going in just a few weeks time? Excitedly sharing their ideas for their trip, telling you all about the places that they will be visiting and dragging you around the shops looking for bikinis, sunscreen and other packing essentials? Knowing that you’ve got nothing booked and nothing more than days in your local park and picnics in the garden to look forward to.
Well, while there is nothing wrong with picnics in the park and days out at local tourist attractions, heading away for a few days as a family can be a beautiful thing, especially while your children are young. Watching them see new parts of the world can be magical. They explore the world with such innocent joy, seeing adventure everywhere, and it’s contagious. You’ll see and do more than you’d ever have thought when travelling with a young child. Of course, it’s also a chance to catch up with your partner, get some much-needed rest and give yourself a little TLC. Fortunately, even if you’ve got nothing booked, it’s not too late. Here are some tips for a successful last minute trip.
Top Tips For Selling Your Car
Collaborative Post¦ Cars are a big part of our lives. For most, it is a necessity for commuting and to get us around quickly. On average we keep a car for six years; however, we all know someone who changes their car a lot more than this!
There are so many ways we can now get a new or used car, whether being bought used in cash, hire purchase or on lease. Leasing has become a popular route of getting a new car and keeping the price down. At the end of the lease, or even sooner with some dealerships, you give the car back and order a new one. This takes away the added pressure of selling the vehicle at the end and fighting for every pound. We always recommend going to a reputable dealership such as Trade Price Cars to look at different purchasing options.
PAW Patrol: Mighty Pups preview at Showcase Cinema de Lux
Gifted¦ On Saturday, Autumn and my husband went to Showcase Cinema de Lux Bluewater for the preview of PAW Patrol: Mighty Pups. It was her first time going to the cinema and she was very excited. PAW Patrol is actually her favourite programme at the moment. Naturally, she was keen to take along her Skye toy to watch the movie from the plush reclining seats and meet the pups!
Are taste buds affected even after pregnancy?
When you find out that you’re pregnant, there are changes that you expect to happen. One of these is that you’re likely to crave some foods, but gain aversions to others. In fact, there is even a fancy name for this: dysgeusia. It’s often down to hormones, but could also partially be your body’s way of trying to protect your unborn baby. But when does it stop?
Want A Smart Kid? Be A Role Model
Collaborative Post¦ As a responsible parent, you want to put your child at as much of an advantage as possible. The stronger their intellect, the more chance that they will have of success in the future – or so the thinking goes.
But how do you help your child develop their brains to the maximum extent? What can parents do to facilitate the process? Let’s take a look.
4 tips to keep your children happy on the road
Collaborative Post¦ Can you believe how quickly this year is going? It seems like only last week I was putting the Christmas tree away and now I’m wondering where on Earth we’re going to store all the Easter chocolate! But now Easter is over and done with, many of us are looking forward to the next big thing on our family calendars: The Annual Family Holiday.
But did you know that many parents find the idea of travelling with their children extremely stressful? Car journeys in particular can make parents feel uneasy and this is due to the inability to comfort or console their little ones like they do at home. Let’s face it, it can’t be easy to be strapped into a car seat for several hours, with loud traffic and the rumble of the road grumbling in your ears. So, with all this in mind, I’ve rounded up 4 tips to help keep your little ones happy on the road.
Good luck!
How To Dress Your Toddler Beautifully
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Collaborative Post¦ Dressing your child can be a very fun thing to do, not only because it allows you to help them feel comfortable and warm, but you can see your child looking cute as a button. Of course, actual fashion here is less important than helping your child feel comfortable, look relatively smart, and to ensure they are warm and protected. For that reason, it’s important not to overthink things. Makeup and other child-pageant-esque applications are best left alone here, as those practices can be somewhat questionable. But aside from that, your great sense as a mother should allow you to enjoy this process!
Great Hacks for Cheap Family Holidays
Collaborative Post¦ Summer’s just around the corner and so is that family holiday. You’re already budgeting and saving like a pro, right? If you’re not, or you’re wondering how to get your spending money together before August, you can find out more about cutting costs and budgeting from Creditfix. Once you’re all wised-up, you can check out these other brilliant hacks.
