image taken from Flickr Kids love dressing up as their favourite superhero or fictional character, so to actually have a valid reason to do so at a party is paradise for them. If you’re thinking about making your child’s next party fancy dress themed, the possibilities are seemingly endless. So to help you out, we’ve narrowed it down to eight fantastic tips. 1 – Decide on what sort of fancy dress party it is The first thing you need to decide when thinking about hosting a fancy dress party is whether you are going...
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Being a good parent takes a great deal of work and dedication to those little ones in your family who are always seeking your attention. Spending quality time with them is beneficial to both you and them as they grow and mature into successful adults. By working with them on projects and activities when they are small you are laying the groundwork for them to approach you with their problems and worries when they get older. Not every day with your children will be perfect but let’s take a look at how to make the most of the quality...
FIRST CHRISTMAS The first Christmas for your baby is exciting for both the parent and the child. It involves many nights out, traveling, late nights, meeting friends and relatives and generally stepping out of the normal family routines. It also means disruptions to the baby’s schedule and may cause babies to cry. If the baby is too young, avoid overstimulation and too much social exposure. FIRST BIRTHDAY Your baby’s first birthday marks a significant moment in both your life as a parent and the baby’s. It is a year...
If you’re thinking of teaching your child to drive, you’ve probably already realised that it won’t be easy. You need to make sure that before beginning lessons with you, your child is familiar with the rules of the road and that you’re comfortable in a car with them – it’ll be your responsibility if things go wrong! Ideally, you’ll have a lot of patience too as there will definitely be some mistakes. Still want to teach your child to drive? Here’s the best way to do it: Image taken from Flickr Start in...
Wedding entertainment can often be a minefield, full of different DJs, magicians, bands and performers who are all vying for your attention and your money. It can often be difficult when choosing wedding entertainment as it is not necessarily something that you can “try before you buy” and it may be a very easy for you to be left with a product or service that you are not happy with. As this is the case it is important to do a lot of research and planning before you choose your wedding entertainment to ensure that it will live...
credit link Stay-at-home mums are getting a lot of unfair bad press lately. The idea that mums should stay at home and look after their growing children is becoming outdated. This is, in no small way, related to the single women that have babies and claim benefits without ever having worked a day in their lives. Unfortunately, this tarnishes the responsible parents who simply want to give their child the best start in life that the possible can. Being a mum, however, doesn’t mean your life is over. Many mums manage to earn a good living...
Or perhaps, there may be some key information or developments that you haven’t yet had the chance to appreciate? The famous Frenchman Marcel Proust once wrote that “Remembrance of things past is not necessarily the remembrance of things as they were.” As he died in 1922, he can now be excused for not knowing that the very point of memory foam is that it does remember how things were, and then has the ability to return to that former shape! It is probably of no great surprise that the genesis of visco-elastic foam (to give it its...
Porcelain dolls (or china dolls, whichever you prefer), are sometimes expensive, antique collectibles and can be highly sought after in the porcelain doll market. The very first porcelain dolls were first made in Germany, France, and Denmark in the 1800’s, and got more attractive as the years went on (some older dolls can look quite scary). The condition of a doll can affect it’s value very much, as can the date of manufacturer and how rare the doll is. If you’ve got a porcelain doll you’d like to value, it’ll...
Whether you are a parent or not, there is a number of things that you will need to consider when buying a brand new car. However, when you are a parent there are a few other things that you will need to consider. When I decided to go out and buy a brand new car from the GK Group, the thing that confused me the most was the choice… so much choice. This is why I have produced this quick guide to help other Mums in a similar situation, or are considering buying a brand new car. I split my thinking into two different steps: One)...
With the cost of energy on the rise, you may be wondering how you’re going to afford to keep the family home warm and toasty on cold days. Many people find their budget is already really tight each month so factoring high energy bills into the equation is far from easy. If you’re worried about the cost of your rising energy bills then the good news is there are ways you can save. It’s actually easier than you think to save hundreds of pounds on your bills each year. By making just a few simple, small changes you could drastically...
