Summer will soon be here, so this means having plenty of fun with your child around pools, lakes, ponds, and beaches. These water sources offer fun, cool relief from hot weather; but the water can also be dangerous if kids don’t take proper precautions to keep themselves safe. Nearly 1000 kids die every year from drowning – a shocking, unsettling statistic. Even more shocking, is that these kids drowned in home swimming pools. There are loads of ways you can keep your kids safe in water and make sure they take the same precautions...
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...
If you are looking to get healthy this means changing your way of eating which equates to buying the right kinds of foods. When your kitchen has lots of these delicious but nutritious foods available, you will be less likely to cave and get yourself a takeaway. The following items are great healthy foods for beginners in dieting and ones that you should always have to hand – you can get lots of great health food online to help plan a week’s worth of healthy meals. Refrigerated foods Two of the main types of items that you need...
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...
Hiring a car could be a nightmare if you’re not prepared. Being aware of the most common mistakes will help you avoid them. Returning the car If you take the car back after the designated time you could find yourself paying for an additional day. If you’re not sure when you’ll be able to get the car back, hire it for an extra day and bring it back early at a time that’s convenient for you. Booking If you’ll need the car for a busy time of year like Christmas, you should book it early to make sure you’ll...
It is inevitable that our pets will get ill at some point in their life, even if it is just a quick bout of the fleas. Unlike humans, our pets cannot really tell us when they’re feeling unwell, and it can be difficult to notice illness symptoms right away. We’ve put together some of the most common illness symptoms to look out for, so that you can look after your pet in their time of need. Image Source Change in Eating Habits This is one of the most typical symptoms for a whole range of pet illnesses, and one of the most obvious to...
Not everybody would love to go camping with kids. In fact, to some people, the mere utterance of the words camping and kids together is enough to send quivers down their spine. Truth is: if done properly, camping with kids can be such a great and relatively cheap holiday for any family. If you are willing to use REI Gear Rental services it might reduce costs even further! Many people picture camping with kids as a scenario that is characteristic of boredom, spending time in the...
Nurseries are constantly under the spotlight, and for good reason. As a parent you’ll know how important it is that your little one gets the best possible start in life. The most common type of nursery is a day nursery. These are normally privately run and contain children from the age of three months, up to five years. Take a look into any local authority run nurseries and community nurseries too. Both offer the same standard of care and education. There’s plenty of nurseries...
