We love our kids but we all need a little time out!
If you’re a single parent, then you’ll know first hand just how precious your money and your time are. Working long hours with childcare fees to pay, food to buy and all of the other never-ending purchases the kids seem to need can be soul destroying. Top the tight budget off with all the demands …
It’s been a tough year for all of us, but I really feel for single parents who have had to multi-task like never before. Not only that, but our social lives have been taken away from us and it’s those adult interactions that many single parents rely on in order to keep themselves sane! As …
We’ve all seen the happy family Christmas scenes depicted in the media. Whether it’s adverts, films or magazines, this time of year is filled with the perfect family Christmas. But reality just isn’t like that. Christmas is up there with one of the most stressful times of the year. There are so many reasons why …
These days, many couples wait until after they’ve had children before they get married. But once the kids come along, money can be tighter than ever before. Planning a wedding can be expensive if you’re not careful, but there are a few, simple things you can do to cut the cost. It really isn’t worth …
My Mum and Dad separated when I was in my late teens and whilst my Dad has moved on to find love again, my Mum has always been very reluctant. The kids recently asked me why Grandma lived on her own, and it got me wondering about whether she was really as happy as I …
We should all be making an effort to be more eco-friendly and there are lots of ways you can do this. Our homes are one of the biggest areas where we can make changes. If you’re looking for ways to make your home more sustainable, then here are three ways you can do it. 1. …
Remote-controlled toys are always a huge hit in our house. Right from the youngest through to the oldest, all our kids love them. They’re great fun and there are so many different varieties of remote-controlled toy to choose from. We’ve been taking a look at some of the best options available this year. Stunt Car …
No matter how much money you have, it’s still really important to budget. Budgeting means you can stay on top of your spending, keep money aside for emergencies and maybe even start to save up money too. If money is tight, then it’s more important than ever to have a budget and stick to it. …
Money is incredibly tight for many families this year. 2020 has seen job losses and redundancies for thousands of households, and it doesn’t look like we’re out of the woods just yet. The Covid-19 pandemic really does have a lot to answer for. If you’ve seen a drop in your household income this year, then …
As I’ve mentioned a few times here, 2020 has been a really tough year for so many of us. It’s all down to the Covid-19 pandemic and it still strikes me as amazing that a virus can cause so much carnage. But the truth is that the pandemic has hit families in a whole host …
