This May get ready to enjoy a fantastic shopping experience at the UK’s leading pregnancy and parenting event of the year. The Baby Show with MadeForMums will be taking place from Friday 19th to Sunday 21st May, at the NEC Birmingham. Find everything you need for bump, baby and you – with amazing offers all … Read more
There is no doubt that the history of colonialism is a long, storied, often bloody, one. When you’re English, it’s an impossible part of history to ignore – and for good reason. After all, you can only learn from the mistakes of the past if you study them. Colonialism and the treatment of the First … Read more
Anyone who’s self-employed or freelancing will be familiar with the perks of the job. In a recent post, I looked at the highs of a freelance career, which included spending more time with my family and having greater control over what I do. I also looked at the challenges, which mainly revolved around money – … Read more
In Little Bean’s nearly 9 years she has had 4 bedrooms and has pretty much stuck with wanting a girly pink bedroom, until now! Right now we are in the process of re-styling her bedroom to make it look less ‘little girl’ and more grown up to match her developing personality. The cost can quickly … Read more
New research reveals that young employees (aged 16-29) among the British workforce are most likely to suffer injuries while on the job. In fact, they are more at risk of an injury and illness than any other age group! A staggering 71% of workers between 16-29 years old claim their workplace to be a health … Read more
It’s a sad fact of life that not all of us are destined to live in the Palace of Versailles, with its beautiful ornaments and opulent decor. But that doesn’t mean that there’s nothing we can do in our own homes to make them look a little more palatial. It turns out that creating a … Read more
More and more people are looking for ways to better balance their working lives with their home lives. It’s never easy. We all want to have as much quality time with our families as possible. The trouble is there are more school holidays than there are work holidays. A full-time job plus a commute means … Read more
When the kids are screaming at 6 am, it can be hard to reach for a cup of coffee. So, expecting to be in a good mood is very optimistic. It’s far more optimistic than how you feel first thing in the morning. Just face it – you’re not a morning person. There is nothing … Read more
If you find that it is time to give a purpose to your old unused bedroom, then you could consider a conversion into a home office to die for. If you are a freelancer or a work-at-home mum, you will have probably thought about it already. But it’s not easy to create an effective working … Read more