Summer is finally here, and many of us are looking forward to celebrating special occasions and catching up with friends and family. While it’s fantastic to have a packed diary, being sociable can have its downsides. If you’re not a gift buying guru, the prospect …
We were all looking forward to a much longed for family holiday in Marbella. My Mum had booked the villa months ago, for us to have our first holiday as a family of 9. We decided against going last year when Freddie was 3 months old …
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 …
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 …
The cost of obtaining a university degree is one of those thoughts you have regarding your child’s future, and then swiftly put to the back of your mind. In the early years, you’re so busy, so consumed with the basic tasks of parenthood that considering …
A much anticipated addition to my blog. 🙂 This is lower in fat than normal banana loaf recipes, and you can use a sugar substitute to reduce the calories further. If you cut the finished loaf into 15 equal slices, it comes in at less than …
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 …
Being a parent is a never an easy job. A lot of people struggle to find ways to make their life as seamless as possible. But, there’s almost always some cracks. Unfortunately, the only way to really solve this issue is through hard work. But, …
Whether it’s time for your child to attend school for the very first time or whether they’re making the move upwards and onwards to high school, finding the right educational setting for them requires doing your homework. You may only have a few in your …
It’s been a year in the making, but here it is! We’ve been taking a little video of Freddie every day since the day he was born, and I’ve put together a little montage using a second from each day. It’s really quite emotional for me …