When you are expecting a baby, the lists of what you 'need' can be as long as your arm. I actually bought hardly anything until my babies arrived. I wanted to see what I really needed. After all, technically speaking however, all that a baby truly needs is someone to take care of them, to be fed, and to be kept warm. However, you might want to be more prepared. ... Read More
Derelict To Divine: Renovating Your Perfect Pad
Do you feel like your dream home is just that? A dream? You may have spent years thinking about the future and imagining the perfect home. In reality though, when you start to look at house prices or what's available, it might become clear that you may never ever get that house. You are not alone though. Lots of people would love a property that they could never afford. ... Read More
Why swim with your toddler?
Swimming with babies can be lovely. When I had my eldest, I couldn't wait to take her to baby swimming. She was (and still is) a real water baby. It’s something that many parents are keen to do as soon as they are able, but, there can be challenges. Not all babies are good at regulating their own temperature and might become cold, very quickly, even in mild water. ... Read More
Focused And Calm: Making A Room For Life Admin And Getting Away From It All
While a topic like moving to your forever home can seem somewhat final, we have to remember that our homes can still evolve as we do. Sometimes, we need to think about making our home a little bit more practical. Houses can easily become full of toys, kids and noise, so it can be extra important to carve out a little bit of space that gives us the opportunity to take care ... Read More
Is your home ecologically sound?
If there is one thing that is making headlines at the moment (aside from political soap operas), it is climate change. I remember taking part in an experiment at primary school to do with the impact of CFCs, using a yoghurt pot, and not really understanding what it was for. In my mind, the yoghurt pot covered in cling film in my bathroom was going to save the entire animal ... Read More