Celebrating 125 years of Boots

I live in Nottingham the home of Boots and it is a company dear to my heart. My great aunt was secretary to Lord Trent,…

10 things you need to know about paternity leave

The impending arrival of a child is one of the most exciting times of your life, and one where the world seems to fly by…

How does your child feel about going back to school?

Do you know – How does your child feel about going back to school? I asked my kids recently if they were looking forward to…

How to Get Your family Out and About on a …

It’s the middle of summer, so there is no excuse to spend evenings and weekends stuck in front of the TV. It’s not always easy…

Get kids crafting this summer with docrafts

Crafting is one of the most brilliant activities ever devised for kids. It uses their imagination, calms them down, helps develop their fine motr skills…

Charity shopping for children’s books

If you ask my kids why we should buy books formt he chairtuyshop they would tell you without hesistation (becuas e I have told them…

Free Bike Workshops for Kids at Halfords throughout August

Every Wednesdayduring August, Halfords is hosting a free bike workshop for kids across the UK at their local Halfords store.  Over 30,000 kids to date…

50 Best Thrifty Ideas for the School Summer Holidays

Today – Thrifty Ideas for the School Summer Holidays   Pin Thrifty Ideas for the School Summer Holidays for later   50 Fabulous & Thrifty…

Outdoor frugal fun and fitness

The school summer holidays will soon be upon us and I can’t wait. I have so many plans for activities with the kids. My ideas…

How to Make Your Baby Shower Special

Baby showers have been all the rage of late. It has always been a traditional event but not something that everyone necessarily does, but the…

What to Expect When Your Child Goes to the Dentist …

Today – What to Expect When Your Child Goes to the Dentist for the First Time As a parent, it’s important to make sure that…

Mother’s day Infographic

I can well believe that 75% of women call their mum with their news good or bad before telling anyone else. I always called my…

Things that have made me smile this week

Photo: Cap’n Gorgeous Lots of lovely little things have made me smile this week, such as ….. Parents evening at school and reading a piece…

Perfect Baby Shower Gifts

  Perfect Baby Shower Gifts If you’ve recently been invited to a baby shower, you’ll be expected to arrive with a gift in hand. This…

How to Keep the Kids Amused on Rainy Days

How to Keep the Kids Amused on Rainy Days is a Guest post  Due to the harsh winds and wet weather , families may find…

Educational family days out for both parents and children

  When it comes to planning educational family days out the hassle-free lure of the cinema is an attractive proposition for parents, while the majority…

10 reasons why shopping locally for baby items is a good …

Shopping locally for baby items is a great idea for many reasons. Here are my top ten reasons for shopping locally for baby items 1)…

How to take a 5 minute relax break

Do you need a five minute relax? Sometimes I just need to chill and escape for m what i am doing on the computer ,,,,rather…

92% of parents are worried about fuel bills. This charity can …

Shockingly but unsurprisingly we find that 92% of parents are worried about their fuel bills. These are the results of a recent reasearch project by…

Baby Gender Testing : Find Out Now or Waiting the Whole 9 …

Baby Gender Testing Why are couples so curious about the gender of their baby? Are you interested in discovering whether you are expecting a boy…