The living room is the one room in the house that is used all the time, by every member of the family. While it becomes the 'family room' in the evenings – or on weekends – when everyone gathers around … Continued
In the past, going to college or university and earning a degree was the most common path to securing a job and a bright future. However, as modern technology advanced and the internet became an integral part of our lives, … Continued
I was commissioned by Bathing Solutions to write about how to make a bathroom more accessible for grandparents and those with mobility issues. Having parents well into their 70s myself, this got me thinking. Grandparents – what would we do … Continued
It's amazing how much mothers cope with on a day-to-day basis. Not only are they responsible for their own lives and well-being, but also of their children. There is an undue amount of pressure on women, especially, to be the … Continued
If there's any pain worse than childbirth in my books, it's got to be dental pain. And I speak from experience. Although I have zero cavities (a fact I throw in my son's face every time he pops a sweet … Continued
We all like/ need a change every once in a while. Be it our hair or our home, sometimes, just a few changes here and there can bring a whole new lease of life to things. Now, I understand that … Continued
I'm not a camping type of gal. There, I said it. But I do like some sort of adventure, excitement, out-of-the-ordinary (just not bunking up in a tent without a heater and a duvet). So when our friends suggested we … Continued
With the half-term holidays just around the corner and Christmas not too far away, planning for a family holiday must be top of your mind. If you want to visit another country and do something that's fun for the kids, … Continued
I've never been overweight, nor have I ever gone on a "strict diet" – I love my food and treats too much! But, I do realise when I have put on those extra kilos/ inches – I feel sluggish, my … Continued
Cleaning can be a chore, a bore or a proper pain in the butt. Yet, it needs to be done, and more often than not it is left upto us mums to do the job. But what if I told … Continued