The flip side of the ‘terrible twos’
Struggling financially? Take some simple steps for a better future
Collaborative Post¦ According to the most recent government statistics, over 14 million people in the UK are currently living below the poverty line. That’s more than one in five of us. To put it into context, that’s twice the number of people who are left handed, and three times the number that are vegetarian.
How strange, then, that while being a “leftie” (from a dexterity perspective – no politics here!) or a veggie are common topics of discussion, poverty is the elephant in the room that nobody wants to talk about. 14 million is too big a number to ignore, though, so if you’re struggling to make ends meet, perhaps it’s time to face the challenge head on.
Sorting Out Your Finances? Here’s How to Do it
Collaborative Post¦ We can all need a helping hand once in a while and especially when it comes to our finances. Maintaining a financially healthy home is, in fact, often easier said than done and many people before you have struggled with making the ends meet.
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Even if it’s not at this point for you, yet, it’s still an excellent idea to figure out how you can live a bit more within your means. It doesn’t even have to change your lifestyle all that much as long as you’re able to make a few priorities and pinpoint what you can do without.
Here is a handful of tips to help you sort your personal finances out once and for all so that you can feel a bit calmer at night. It’s the kind of stuff that makes your home a bit happier too, though, and it will definitely be worth it, in the end.
The Smart Mummy’s Guide To Going Back To Work
Collaborative Post¦ The transition from being a new mum to going back to work can be a challenging one. In fact, apart from labour and the first few weeks of your child’s life, it can be the most difficult time. The reason being that your routine and your priorities are forever changed after the birth of your baby. However, there are some tactics that you can use to make going back to work and having a career while you a mum, a lot easier. Keep reading to find out what they are.
4 Great Ways to Use Flowering Trees in Your Family Garden
Collaborative Post As you know, we are working on improving our garden. To turn it into a more family-friendly space and somewhere we can entertain, in the warmer months.
So, I have been looking at sites like The Tree Center for inspiration. To find out more about the types of trees and plants we could use in our garden.
I particularly like the look of their flowering trees. As you will see, there are several ways you could use them to enhance your garden.
Visiting Happy Kids Dental in Chelsea, London
Press Trip¦ On Saturday, we travelled up to London to visit Happy Kids Dental in Chelsea. Recently opened, following the success of their Marylebone premises which opened in 2017, we were there to learn about what they do as well as celebrating World Oral Health Day. Taking place on 20th March every year, 2019’s theme was “Act on mouth health”. As you will see, Happy Kids Dental is a fantastic place which will really encourage and teach children to look after their mouths while they’re having fun!
Thinking about alternate dimensions at midnight
Do you ever wonder what would happen if you could hop across to an parallel universe? I often think about how things might be in an alternate dimension. It’s fun to think about the things I might do without the consequences of them going against me in my ‘real life’. This post has happened late at night when I should be sleeping; but my brain has other ideas!
Potential trigger warning (depression/suicide)
Review: A whale of a time with gelli and slime
Gifted Autumn and I really enjoy sensory play. Of course, it’s great for her development too. Amongst other things, it helps to develop fine motor skills and aid creativity. We recently tried out Gelli Baff, Slime Baff and Slime Play from Zimpli Kids.
An MOT update for your car!
Sponsored Post If you’re a car owner in the UK, you’ll be aware of MOT tests. However, do you know why they’re so important? Let’s take a quick look at that, as well as when it needs to be done and how it is performed.
Review: Gottex Profile Rainforest High Neck Swimsuit
Gifted I don’t know about you, but all the recent warmer sunny weather has made me think ahead to summer. I’ve enjoyed taking a moment to just enjoy feeling the warmth of the sun on my face and daydream about summer holidays and spending time on the beach. Of course, if you’re staying in the UK, preparation is key. You never know quite when warm weather will hit and how long it lasts! So, as we begin to emerge into holiday season, whether you’re staying at home or abroad, now is the time to start looking for the perfect swimming costume or bikini!
