When you’re a parent, finanial things can feel more important; suddenly you’re responsible for the welfare of another human! Here are some things to consider: Get life insurance Becoming a parent is a good time to look into getting life insurance. It sounds morbid, but it gives you that little Read more…
Maintaining a clean and happy home all year long kind of feels like a full-time job, but unfortunately, it’s not something we’re paid for, we just need to get it done. But keeping up with everything can feel overwhelming and it might even be confusing for some. How often do Read more…
What is false economy? False economy is when you do something that seems like it’ll save you money, but in the long term ends up costing you more than if you’d just gone with the more expensive option to begin with. False economy in house moves The last time we Read more…
For a child, their room is their safe space, and it’s probably where they will spend most of their time. This is why it’s important to decorate it in a way that your child likes so that they can feel like it’s a reflection of them. However, children’s interests change Read more…
Taking your toddler to church may seem somewhat akin to baptizing a cat. In truth, these two activities do share an alarming number of similarities, but one is more important than the other. We all know that toddlers can be stubborn, wilful, and, honestly, very hard to handle. Taking your Read more…
Whether your kids are already older, or you’re trying to regain your fitness postpartum, you know that managing a healthy diet as a parent is tough. Finding the time, energy and money to invest in your own health with so many other issues on your plate seems impossible, but there Read more…
To create a magical nursery there are little steps that you need to take and you need to follow in order to make the whole nursery look beautiful in time for the baby. Small changes make up something big and that is why there are certain things that you need Read more…
When it’s pouring with rain, it can limit your options when it comes to entertaining the kids. It can lead to them feeling bored and you being stressed, which could be a recipe for disaster. Thankfully, there are loads of things you can do around the house to keep everyone Read more…
Apparently these days, sitting is the new smoking. Whether you believe that or not, I think everyone will agree that hours on end sitting slumped at a desk is not really the most optimal way to spend a day. I wear a Fitbit and it buzzes if I’ve not taken Read more…
The Wild Before is a prequel to The Last Wild trilogy, a set of stories S first discovered on Audible. She soon became hooked, and listened to them again and again before asking for the books to go with them. When we heard there was a prequel coming out, she Read more…
Self-care is something we often hear about, but few truly understand. It has a bad connotation to some and many question its benefits. However, self-care should be a priority to everyone and is about much more than being pampered for a day or two. It’s about readdressing your priorities and Read more…
Anyone can have a mental illness, and anyone can develop one at any time. This is why it’s so important to take care of your mental health as much as possible; the more time and care you take with it, the less likely it is that you will start to Read more…
Mental health is something that has become much more talked about in recent years – and this can only be a good thing. However, I find that most of the discussion is around helping people who already have poor mental health. In fact, it could be argued that the entire Read more…
I’ve been living with anxiety for most of my life – but I never actually realised it was anxiety. I thought everyone was ready to get off the bus or train five minutes before they needed to be. I thought everyone practised conversations before having them (even what to say Read more…
There are many different approaches when it comes to anxiety and depression, but one you may not have considered before is neurofeedback. What is neurofeedback? Neurofeedback is a type of therapy where an EEG (electroencephalogram) is used to monitor your brainwave activity. A program will then use cues such as Read more…
When we feel hurt by someone’s words or actions, it can be hard to forgive them. Without forgiveness though, we cannot move on – and often this affects us much more than the other person involved. You don’t have to forgive if you’re not ready The first thing to bear Read more…