After a week of snow and freezing temperatures, I think it’s safe to say that Winter has well and truly arrived! And whilst I’m cold 365 days of the year, when it comes to Winter, I really don’t cope with it overly well! I have more layers on than you would ever believe possible, have…
The majority of homeowners are interested in keeping their heating bills under control. This makes good financial sense. However, there is another reason to try to cut your fuel bills. Doing so is also good for the planet. We all want our children and grandchildren to grow up still being able to enjoy good food,…
Our children, jobs, and home usually ensure that our lives are kept pretty busy. Yet while it might seem like we have our hands full, it’s important to remember that there can be other people who depend on us: our parents. Though it’s unlikely that they’ll just come and say it, as they get older,…
As parents we’re forever overwhelmed with guilt, we compare ourselves and are constantly wondering if we’re doing thing right. When it comes down to it, none of us are perfect- however if you put your children first and do the best you can, you’re for sure winning as a parent. But we all know there…
It’s time to focus on our local communities, now more than ever Another Starbucks has opened in your doorstep and you haven’t seen a new local coffee shop emerge since you were at least five years younger. All around us, the effects of capitalism are being felt increasingly and every main street now resembles any…
All families have their ups and downs, but overcoming the bad times can be extremely challenging. While the issues vary from family to family and are often very personal, there are some common themes that seem to crop up again and again. It is a few of these that we will be discussing in more…