Christmas is typically a time of joy and love, giving and receiving, peace to all men and all the lovely things that we look forward to around this time of year, from tasty treats and delicious Christmas dinners to meeting up with immediate family and having a laugh. There is a darker side of Christmas however, one that parents usually keep wrapped up in their own mind; financial stress. Too often do people believe they …
Monthly Archives: November 2018
Why Nitrile Gloves are a Home Essential #GloveIsAllYouNeed
As you’ll know if you read my blog on the regular, I’m far from a domestic goddess. Housework is not massively high on my list of priorities, however we do like to maintain a good standard of cleanliness even if tidiness isn’t our forte! One thing that I do like to keep a stash of at home to help me with my domestic duties is disposable nitrile gloves – they’re something that I find absolutely essential for …
Plumbing Emergencies and Tips on How to Deal with Them
Plumbing problems are uncommon, especially when you live in an old house. While a good plumbing system can run with minimum maintenance, there are still many things that could go wrong. In a worst-case scenario, you may have to deal with a plumbing emergency in the middle of the night. Knowing how to deal with the most common plumbing emergencies is something that everyone needs to know. Taking the right first steps helps to prevent …
Christmas Traditions Worth Sticking To
I’ve written in the past about how I feel overwhelmed by certain elements of Christmas. Being a mum in the age of social media means that as soon as Halloween is over, I’m bombarded by images of huge piles of presents, questions on groups about where people are going to see Santa and what people are loading their kids’ Christmas Eve boxes with. Each to their own, and all that, but I do find it …
Get The House In Order Before Christmas
It’s that time of year when our thoughts are filled with festive plans; where we’re going for Christmas dinner, what’s happening on Boxing Day, who will we see the New Year in with? If you’re someone who likes to host, you may also be thinking about getting your house into shape before the masses descend upon you for eating, drinking and general merriment. But what can you do to spruce the place up without spending …
Unlocking Netflix Content From Across the Globe
Despite the fact that we have a Sky box, I would guess that at least 75% of what gets watched in our house is through on-demand services such as Netflix and Amazon Prime. The kids love being able to watch what they want, when they want (although that’s usually a strict rotation of Full House, Sam and Cat and Victorious!) and Husband and I get really tired of the usual ‘flicking through Sky before announcing …
How To Pursue The Modern Washroom Makeover?
Most modern cities have been burdened by overpopulation with the rise of various industries and work opportunities. The rapid urbanization that has come with this influx of people has robbed major cities of large, open living spaces. In order to accommodate all the new people and a large number of people who have started living in these cities, most old houses and buildings have been brought down to give way for construction of newer high …
Nurturing Your Outer Shell: 5 Cosmetic Treatments Every Woman’s Face Can Benefit From
Human faces are one of the most important parts of our anatomy. Our face is how we connect with other people, it’s how we present ourselves to the world, and it’s who we are; our true identities. That being said, there seems to be a constant striving where we want to be the best person we want to be, which means we are looking for the best ways to improve our face. Getting the face …
Freelancer? Find Out How to Add More Stability to Your Family Finances
If you are working freelance and don’t have a regular set amount of income, balancing the books might be challenging for you. There are some things that you can’t control each month, such as your income, but you can always shop around and wait for larger purchases to make sure that you can afford them without getting into debt. Below you will find a few tips on managing your freelance budget better with a family. …
Not confident with a paint brush? 5 simple ways to add colour to your bedroom
From dull décor to boring beds, our bedrooms can look drab pretty quickly. Clothes on the floor, tired old bedding, dust, scratched and scuffed walls, the list goes on. If you wanted to give your bedroom décor a bit of a boost, you could try injecting a little colour here and there. But if you’re not confident with a paintbrush, then the idea of stripping walls and making it look professional can seem a little …
