How to educate kids about cryptocurrencies
Should we start educating our kids about cryptocurrencies? It's a good question, and one I've thought about a lot as the kids get older and spend more and more time online. Experts predict that by 2027 around 10% of the world’s GDP will be stored [...]
3 money saving tips for families in 2023
As the cost of living crisis worsens many of us are already thinking ahead to the new year and looking for money saving advice. With Christmas on the horizon setting a budget for the year to come is a great way to better allocate the [...]
3 things that increase your risk of heart disease
Did you know that coronary heart disease is one of the biggest causes of death in the UK? Heart disease can strike anyone, but there are measures we can take to reduce our chances of developing it, and adopting healthier behaviours will set you on [...]
5 easy ways to stick to your fitness goals
Staying healthy doesn’t have to be complicated. But let’s be honest, sticking to a workout routine is much easier said than done – especially when you’ve got little people to look after. Getting caught up in life and putting your fitness goals on the back [...]
Simple ways to encourage teens outside in cold weather
Getting teenagers away from screens is a battle that many modern parents face. This becomes even harder in wintertime when it’s cold outdoors, and staying inside in the warm is much more appealing. Yet getting outside is great for teenagers: it can make sure they [...]
10 ways our bodies change as we age
The saying goes old age doesn't come alone. It's an old adage I remember Misery Guts's granny saying and the older I get, the more I understand what she meant! The fact is that as well as obvious things like wrinkles and grey hair, changes [...]
Practical ways to encourage your child’s hobby
It won’t surprise most mums and dads to know that the extent to which we nurture our children’s interest can have a big effect on their happiness. One study by University of Montreal researchers found, for example, that kids are more likely to pursue a hobby like [...]
6 things to consider before buying a beach hut
Less than 20,000. That’s how many beach huts there are estimated to be in the UK, and with staycations more popular than ever thanks to Covid and the cost-of-living crisis beach huts are becoming an increasingly attractive investment. Buying a beach hut is the perfect [...]
8 ways to make moving with kids less stressful
They say moving house is one of the most stressful things we can do. Throw moving with kids into the mix, and it’s not surprising stress levels can go through the roof! It might seem like a daunting prospect, but moving with kids doesn't have [...]
6 fun ways to display your pet pictures
Did you know UK pet owners now take more pictures of their pets than they do their own family? For many of us our pets are the apple of our eye, and we have a multitude of photos on smart phones and devices to prove [...]
Finding the perfect fitting jeans with Lands’ End | review
Jeans. They’re something most of us have in our wardrobe, yet finding the perfect fitting pair can be easier said than done. If there’s one thing a pair of jeans needs to do it’s fit perfectly. Not too long, not too short, not too tight, [...]
9 ways to make coping with a newborn easier
Welcoming a new baby is an exciting and wonderful time in life. However, coping with a newborn can also be challenging. The first few days and weeks with a new baby can feel like chaos as you're adjusting to this new little person in your [...]
5 party themes for a 30th birthday
Planning a 30th birthday party? Thirty is a landmark birthday and one that everyone remembers - whether they like it or not! If it's down to you to plan a 30th birthday party for a loved one, you will want to make sure that you [...]
5 best steam irons to buy in 2022
Struggling to find the right steam iron? If you're in the market for a new one you'll know that there are so many steam irons available, it can be hard to choose the right one. Experts agree a steam iron is the best way to give [...]
4 simple ways to make kids feel special at Christmas
It's that time of year again: the temperature is dropping, the nights are drawing in and the countdown to Christmas is officially on! Most mums and dads will agree that Christmas is one of the best seasons of the year to experience with kids, and [...]
