Although it seems like we’ll never see the end of winter, spring is officially around the corner! That’s right, it’s time to prepare for new beginnings, bright colours and hopefully, that much-awaited ray of sunshine. But before you get whisked […]
A sofa with the comfort of a granite slab; a telly that would have looked old-fashioned in the 60s; the furniture finesse of a tramp in a bin – it’s time to update your living room.
All parents know about the mess that kids can make. They can attract clutter like no one’s business and it can drive even the most laid back parent up the wall.
When you’re busy chauffeuring kids, cooking meals, and planning your time, it can be hard to work fresh veggies into the menu – even harder during those cold winter months.
As a parent, you might find that sound sleeps and luxurious lie-ins are but a distant memory. All those night time feeds and early starts can play havoc with your sleeping pattern, and now you might be lucky to get […]
With kids, life can seem like a never-ending cycle of laundry, with dirty clothes constantly needing to be washed, and clean clothes constantly needing to be dried, folded, and returned to their proper places. Fall behind, and you may find […]
It is easy to assume that in order to lose weight or stay fit you need to pay out for expensive gym membership. Whilst being a member of a gym can be beneficial, it can also be costly. If you […]
If you have a baby on the way, there is about to be an enormous upheaval in your life. We’re not talking about the baby here. Your wallet will never be full again! Babies are so expensive, and every shopping […]
Most holidays are generally made for kids. Easter egg hunts, Halloween parties, Thanksgiving dinners; but one holiday shines high above the others when it comes to being completely and utterly aimed at children- Christmas! For couples with small children the […]
If you are stuck with what to buy someone then you should consider making a gift yourself. In fact, homemade gifts can also be a great way to give loved one presents if you are on a budget. With Christmas […]
Me, mother.
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
