Buying gifts for kids can be hard. If you ask them what they want on a Friday it’ll be different by Saturday. Then if they see an advert on TV or catch a glimpse of your Amazon home screen then they’ll have a whole load more ideas to chuck into the mix. My six year old is very much into…
Dress codes for work are often quite rigid and final. However, these rules are often relaxed slightly when summer rolls around. In sweltering heats and roaring sunshine, some bosses allow their employees to adapt their attire slightly in response for comfort. Of course, there’re also workplaces that let employees wear their own clothes anyway, so long as they use good…
Dress codes for work are often quite rigid and final. However, these rules are often relaxed slightly when summer rolls around. In sweltering heats and roaring sunshine, some bosses allow their employees to adapt their attire slightly in response for comfort. Of course, there’re also workplaces that let employees wear their own clothes anyway, so long as they use good…
On Sunday we went for a little stroll in the countryside in the direction of the poppy field that I had seen on my way into Brighton last week. The weather suddenly got really warm and muggy, so the trek up the hill to the top was a bit slower than our usual pace but the views from the top…
[gifted items sent for review] As you may know Athena turned six a little while ago and Wicked Uncle got in touch to see if they could help with some presents to help celebrate. If you’ve not heard of Wicked Uncle then it’s basically a really great way to help pick toys for kids you don’t see that often, or are…
Travelling with small kids can have its challenges. There’s so much to think about. Do you have the right sunscreen? Will they behave on the plane? There are so many variables to take into consideration. As such, we have put a list of tips as to how you can have a stress-free experience when travelling with kids. Hopefully you can…
For those who don’t live in countries that are warm all year around especially, they may be desperate to soak in some sun at different points during the year. The good news is that there are sunny destinations all around the globe giving such individuals a number of countries to choose from. These can vary in what they offer visitors…
[collaborative post] Summer gives us the perfect opportunity to enjoy lots of time together as a family. However, when you start trying to find things to do that the whole family will enjoy, it can all become rather stressful. How do you keep the little toddlers entertained while making sure your grandparents are OK? Fear not because I’ve put together some…
[collaborative post] Family holidays are great experiences but they certainly can be expensive. If you do not think that you will be able to go abroad this year then there is an excellent alternative in a family road trip around the UK. There are many terrific places to explore domestically and a road trip can be good fun and will…
[collaborative post] If you are the type of family that likes adventure then a holiday will always be a great opportunity to try something new and fun. Activity-based vacations will always create happy memories and they can also be important in terms of developing your children’s confidence and self-esteem. So, what are a few good activity-based holidays to consider? Read…
This post was meant to be up yesterday on the 15th but we had a powercut in the morning, and then went out for most of the day and by the time I got home I felt like an evening away from my laptop! This month not a lot has changed in the world of Athena and Arlo, they still…
If you’ve got a family, it’s likely that one of the most important things to you is having money to live comfortably and do things together. You don’t want to have to worry when something unexpected happens, like an appliance breaking down, and you want to make sure that you can provide food, clothes, shelter, and other necessities for your…