This post is brought to you in connection with The Co-Operative When you’re young, free and single, money is very much in the ‘easy come, easy go’ bracket. You earn it at work and you spend it on yourself, or save up for something you really want. Then, when you become involved in a relationship, the finances tend to get a little bit more complicated. You can’t be as carefree with your … [Read more...]

Working from home has not been the gold paved path I imagined it would be, it has been fantastic, I adore the flexibility and being able to spend more time with the kids but it has taken a while to get into a rhythm of how to cope with it all. I still work in an office two school days a week and this is my sanity, for me it is really important to be able to speak to grown ups and share some … [Read more...]

Guest Post brought to you by and on behalf of carhiremaket A growing number of holidaymakers choose to drive either to or through France to their destinations there or farther afield. This can work out cheaper than flying, but the main reason is that a lot more luggage can be taken along and that the landscapes and culture of France both have a fabulous reputation. With car hire in France both … [Read more...]

Brought to you in Association with BT When you're a parent, you inevitably spend a lot of time at home. Whilst this can be a rewarding experience when you're with your family, it can still leave you with a desire to connect with others. The need for human interaction is great, and it’s understandable that any parent would want various ways to contact and connect with others. Likewise, … [Read more...]

A  hosted guest post on a topic very close to my heart, please take a moment to read. Diabetes is the biggest health problem in the UK. In fact, it has been proliferating like never before, thanks to the modern society habits and lifestyle of people today. Over 3.5 million people have diabetes in some form or the other; and this figure includes the over 850,000 people who are probably Diabetes … [Read more...]

In association with Hallmark In honour of National Share-a-Story month, which celebrates the power of stories and the wonder of story-telling Hallmark asked its social followers to share their favourite story or personal anecdote. … [Read more...]

I have never been a fan of group singing.  Sure after a few gins in the local bar on a foreign holiday I am likely to miraculously transform into a white, slightly sun burnt in places Tina Turner and seize a microphone and belt out some tunes but in the UK before gin o clock group singing is simply wrong. And if you have toddlers you will find it everywhere. Go to a baby swimming class … [Read more...]

Brought to in association with Oral B Take care of your children’s teeth with nutritious food that promotes good dental health. A well-balanced diet that includes essential vitamins and minerals is crucial for maintaining overall good health, but some vitamins in particular have been proven to promote healthy teeth. Calcium is crucial for building strong teeth. Dairy products such as milk … [Read more...]