Achieving a work/home balance can be challenging enough, but it can feel impossible when you merge the two by working from home. Many of us have been forced to work from home over the last 12 months, which has made it more difficult to switch off from work and enjoy some downtime. Obtaining that perfect balance often requires a considerable […]
Mental Health
When a friend needs help…
What do you do when a friend needs help but they don’t want to be helped, and in fact keep stubbornly refusing to be helped? When someone is struggling with their mental health, domestic circumstances causing them distress, addiction or life struggles, but isn’t ready for you to reach out to them, how do you deal with that? You may […]
Health and wellbeing
Dealing better with bad habits that impact your health
Whether it is not getting any exercise, eating too much unhealthy food or smoking, there are all sorts of habits out there which can be detrimental to your physical and mental wellbeing. Breaking a bad habit is not easy, but it can be done – you just need to know the best way to go about it. The cause of […]
Finances and money management
Socialising on a small budget
Sometimes it can seem that we have nothing to do or that money’s too tight to have any kind of social life, but you socialising on a small budget can be done and we have some tips on how you can go about that. Of course sometimes the pendulum can swing the other way, and we can’t stop for the […]
Travel
7 Tips for going on a road trip with your kids and pets
While a family road trip is often full of fun, they can swiftly turn hectic. However, having kids come with you on a family road trip isn’t the only challenge that you will have to take care of. Most pet parents can’t stand the thought of leaving behind their four-legged tail-wagging friends. Basically, a family trip involves ample planning. You […]
Health and wellbeing
Dozing Off Made Easy
Dozing off, aka getting to sleep isn’t always so easy. Even though you might think that you should be really tired after your busy day, you might still find it difficult to drop off once your head hits the pillow. There are a few reasons why that may be but, thankfully, they are all easy to solve. Here are a […]
Family and parenting
Self care tips for busy mums
It’s no secret that mums are some of the hardest working people on the planet and their self care needs often come last on the list of priorities. They’re always putting out fires, attending to the needs of their family and many dedicate a lot of time to their careers. It’s no wonder that as a mother you’re begging for […]
Home & Garden
Keeping your home clean with children and pets.
Even if you live alone, it can be difficult to maintain a spotless household and keeping your home clean can feel like a challenge. This becomes even more complicated when you add children and animals into the mix. However, it’s not impossible! There are plenty of ways for you to create a happy and clean environment that the whole family […]
Family and parenting
Newborn Checklist: What Do You Need?
Nine months of pregnancy, may feel like a long time but it will go faster than you think and our newborn checklist will help you get an idea of what you might need to get or organise for when baby arrives so you are all organised. There’s a lot to do when prepping for your baby’s arrival. Some expectant mothers […]
Family and parenting
choosing the right bed for your child
Choosing The Right Bed For Your Child doesn’t have to be complicated or stressful. Read on for tips and ideas to make it easier. There comes a point in every parents’ life when they have to do the all important bed shop for their child. Whether your baby is growing up fast and is ready to graduate from cot to […]