How can the modern family afford a new car?
Discover practical ways modern families can afford a new car, from finance options to grants, special offers and smart money‑saving strategies.
Can you help make Olive’s Christmas wishes come true?
I would hazard a guess that a ‘bike’ would be at the top of many a child’s Christmas wishlist this year but there is one little girl who is dreaming of a very special bike, a Tom Cat special needs trike. Olive is a very special little girl who is in my son Beanie Boy’s … Read more
Meals made easy with Riverford Veg Boxes
I’ve often heard of other people who buy in vegetable boxes and I think it’s a great idea for a healthier lifestyle if you’re a ‘foodie’ and know what to do with stuff but I’m not a foodie. I like food but I’m not often inspired by it so if I received a random box … Read more
It’s a Crocs thing!
Crocs – I’ll admit it, when they first came on the scene I swore I wouldn’t be seen in them but then Hubby and I went on our honeymoon to Venice and Sorrento and everywhere we looked people were wearing them and shops were selling them. We thought to ourselves that they must be comfortable … Read more
Sport betting for amateurs: how to have the occasional flutter
Sporting events are great attractions and topics of conversation, and the occasional bet may make an event more enjoyable. A day at the races is an enjoyable day out for men and women, and a bet on the big race adds a little bit more excitement to the event, especially if your horse comes home … Read more
Get your letters to Santa Claus posted by 6th December for a reply
Royal Mail is lending a hand to Santa to make sure that every child who writes to him gets a letter back (free of charge). With only eight weeks to go until Christmas, Royal Mail is once again lending a helping hand to one of its most special customers, Father Christmas Santa is happy … Read more
Accessible Parenting Advice
Before becoming a parent I’m pretty sure most of us looked at it with rose-tinted glasses. When you first see those blue lines on the pregnancy test the only thing you think about is that cute little bundle of love that you will be holding in your arms. You don’t tend to think ahead to … Read more
Enjoying the sunshine at Sacrewell Farm plus newly refurbished Mill House
As the Summer holidays were drawing to a close I spotted a deal on our local Groupon site to buy a family voucher for Sacrewell Farm (one of our family favourite days out locally) for just £14 so I bought it there and then. As is usually the case with me and Groupon vouchers I … Read more
Teachers forced to pick up the slack, educating on internet safety as parents sit back
With the new school year underway, and the revised computing curriculum settling into its stride, AVG Technologies, the online security company for more than 200 million monthly active users, has released new research revealing the extent to which parents are over-reliant on teachers and schools to educate their children about online dangers. 8 in 10 … Read more