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Get Fast, Get Fun, Get Crafty This Summer

Get Fast, Get Fun, Get Crafty This Summer

Wouldn’t you know it? The summer holidays are right around the corner.  While our kids may see this as the high point of the year, the apex around which their entire calendar revolves, for a lot of us parents… it’s not quite so much fun.

Summer driving tips

Summer driving tips

When thinking of dangers on the road it is easy to assume that winter is the most difficult time to keep safe while driving, but summer is equally risky. Luckily there are simple measures you can take to stay safe through the summer holidays.

Getting Memory Foam Into Your Home

Getting Memory Foam Into Your Home

At this point, you’ve probably already heard about memory foam. This magical substance has found huge popularity over the last few years, promising to eliminate a lot of the issues with traditional cushioning materials. Unlike other foams, paddings, and fillers, memory foam will always go 

How To Switch Up Your Family’s Summer Menu

How To Switch Up Your Family’s Summer Menu

Hooray! The warm weather has arrived, and the whole family can enjoy the sunshine (most of the time). With all that running around the garden and afternoon water fights to help the kids (and you) cool off; you’re going to be working up quite an 

The Unfortunate Circumstances Families Would Rather Avoid

The Unfortunate Circumstances Families Would Rather Avoid

We are all incredibly attached to our families, and we always want what is best for all of them. It is always terrible when something happens which threatened to put something on the way of us and our loved ones, even if this at first 

Tearful Goodbyes: Preparing For Empty Nest Syndrome

Tearful Goodbyes: Preparing For Empty Nest Syndrome

Empty nest syndrome is something all parents will experience in their lives. It is the moment when the children leave home and all of a sudden the house is quiet. While some parents look forward to this moment, there are others who struggle and deal 

Mini-Homes! How To Make The Most Of Limited Space

Mini-Homes! How To Make The Most Of Limited Space

There’s a fantasy that a lot of people have about getting to live in a really big house. After all, when people think about things like winning the lottery, one of the first things that they think of is usually buying something like a mansion. 

The Parental Educational Debate

The Parental Educational Debate

When you’re a parent, it can often feel like you’re putting your life on hold to concentrate on your kids. It’s true that life will never be the same again – and how can it? You have somebody else to be responsible for except for 

Know Your Rights If You, Or Anyone In Your Family is Involved in a Work Accident

Know Your Rights If You, Or Anyone In Your Family is Involved in a Work Accident

If you or your partner have ever been involved in an accident directly related to your work then you may be eligible for some sort of compensation. Accidents at work can substantially affect all areas of your life, from time with your family to getting 

Emergency Funds: The Best Protection For Your Family’s Future Security?

Emergency Funds: The Best Protection For Your Family’s Future Security?

Life has a habit of throwing up financial emergencies when we least expect – or can afford – them. And the impact it can have on your family could – in certain circumstances – be disastrous. Given that millions of UK households are just one