Clothes are one of the biggest costs that parents have to deal with because kids grow so quickly and they’re always ruining things when they’re out and about playing. Sometimes, it feels like you get them dressed, turn around for a second, and they’re suddenly filthy. Endless trips to the shops to buy more clothes can really take their toll on your bank balance and a lot of parents struggle with it, but it doesn’t have to be that way. You’re never going to be able to avoid buying your kids clothes on a regular basis because they’re always in…

It’s very difficult to keep the kids engaged, but what happens when we are going through specifically “adult” issues and our children want to be involved, but we need to keep them distant? It’s a very difficult balance, especially if we are going through something personal. But if our children want to be involved, and we don’t want them to feel left out, what can we do to ensure that they feel part of the process, regardless of what it is? Be Clear In Your Communication Sometimes our children can’t be involved. We may be going through something incredibly difficult,…

If you hadn’t already realised by the mountains of Easter eggs taking over the supermarkets – Easter is right around the corner. You know what that means – chocolate, chocolate and just a little bit more chocolate – Yay! I thought today I would share my easter best buys.. Poundland – You all know by now I am a huge Poundland fan. It is a great place to go in and pick up all the little bits for an egg hunt at super reasonable prices. Home Bargains – Similar to Poundland but I find it the best place to pick…

My daughters love animals. They have done ever since they were tiny. when they find there’s an opportunity to play with a pup or stroke a cat they are always first in the queue. Recently they have been asking over and over again if we can get another pet – this has been going on for months. They have said how much they would like a dog for a while but recently their attention has turned to a slightly larger pet. Both Bella and Maisy have shown a real interest in getting into horse riding. I blame the series ‘Free…

If like me, you are a fan of beauty products you’ll know that the cost associated can quickly mount up. You can end up spending so much for just a few of the beauty products when you are trying to build your collection. Whilst growing a collection is costly for some, the truth is that there are several ways to get plenty of products free of charge from some of the leading brands in the industry, including bareMinerals, MAC, and even Estee Lauder. If you are ready to start collecting free products and growing your collection, continue reading this helpful…