Every home has its issues that need to be addressed over the years, whether with regular maintenance or with a single helpful installation or DIY task. However, amongst the most potentially costly are any issues that have to deal with … Continued
Buying a used car can be an exciting and stressful time. On the one hand, you’re buying a car that will give you the freedom to go where you like when you like. On the other hand, there are lots … Continued
Variety is the spice of life, true, but when it comes to your home, it's not possible or practical to keep purchasing new furniture/ beds/ sofas every few months. Big (and expensive) household items are usually one-time buys, so what … Continued
Debt is often a dirty secret. Among friends, family and even within marriages, debt can be kept from those closest to us because it is often associated with shame and blame. People get into debt for all sorts of reasons, … Continued
The first year of a baby's life sees a lot of developmental changes, from that first toothless chuckle to learning to roll over then sit up and another big one – weaning! At around six months of age, it's time … Continued
As a Mum, there are a number of roles I play on a daily basis. Some are fun (like going biking and for adventure walks with my son), some not so much (think homeschooling during the lockdown!). From carer to … Continued
The main academic year that most high school graduates dream about – and most parents worry about – has got to be the very first year at uni. Making new friends, taking on exciting and frustrating academic challenges, as well … Continued
Sitting without support. Standing without a wobble. Walking. Talking. First day of school. These are the big milestones in your child's life. And then, around the age of 5, your child learns to ride a bike. Another HUGE milestone, another … Continued
The Big 2020 Lockdown has hit us all in ways we could never imagine. Whether it's sprouted a new work-from-home culture worldwide, enforced homeschooling or a deeper respect for teachers and other key workers, these past few months have changed us … Continued
'Homeschooling' – the new buzzword among parents in 2020. Whether we like it or not, we've all been thrust into it. And we've got to make it work – somehow – for the forseeable future (there's a strong possibility we'll … Continued