A spare room in a house or flat generally acts as a guestroom for visitors. Having a functional spare room, whether it is geared to a specific task or hobby or is a multi-purpose space, adds value and versatility to […]
Living rooms are, as the name suggests, places for living in. Yet when there are children in the family, a living room can quickly resemble a playroom, somewhere that is not fit to be seen by visitors. The key is […]
Dishwashers have improved a vast amount over the years and have also become an affordable addition to every kitchen. There are now numerous different dishwashers to choose from, which can make the shopping trip stressful and daunting. This is why […]
Article brought to you by mini-hearing aid provider Tower Health Your hearing is a valuable part of living life to the fullest – your ears are precious organs that play vital roles in your life. So, when your ears aren’t […]
As anyone who has worked within or been through the foster care system will know, one of the main challenges today is attracting and supporting potential new carers. This challenge is often one that has been overlooked in the past […]
by bridges&balloons It used to be that in order to play bingo, you’d have to go down to a local community centre or bingo hall. Of course, you’d have to check the opening hours before you went and make sure that […]
As parents, we all know that it can sometimes prove difficult to juggle a busy working and home life. When the summer holidays come round, this difficulty is only magnified. It is however important to spend quality time with our […]
So, I found out recently about a competition RangeCookers are promoting and thought I’d give it a go. The prize is a new oven worth, like, £1000, and, considering I’ve recently managed to burn over cleaner into a gross […]
One of the biggest worries when you have a family is often how to make sure you all lead a healthy, active lifestyle, yet achieving this will sometimes feel difficult given how hectic family life can be. The good news […]
Kids look forward to their long summer holidays each year, but for parents it can be a time of real stress! The best way to keep little ones entertained and happy is with the promise of a family day out […]
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Is it true that all women get the mothering urge? Psychologists, psychiatrists and other learned people all say yes. As a woman with one small child and another on the way, I also say yes. Hello! My name is Anita Dootson, and I live in Cardiff, Wales. We have a smart, new home in the suburb of Fairwater, not far from the central park. It’s a lovely place to walk my daughter, Megan, 3. I’m pregnant with another girl, and I am just