It’s important to connect as a family. To have that time, between the hustle and bustle of everyday life, to be together and make memories. These don’t have to be once-a-year holidays or grand gestures that take you to different corners of the world. They don’t have to cost you anything apart from time. Start …
It’s time to head back to school after the fantastic summer holidays. The six weeks have pretty much flown by and whilst we’ve crammed loads of memories into the last month and a half, we’ve also been preparing for the next year in our children’s education. With this in mind, we’ve worked with Start-Rite to …
As parents, we all want to help our children learn about money. The relationship we have with money at an early age can impact our future financial situation. Building a positive relationship is key and as adults, we have a responsibility to guide our kids. How do you pay your children pocket money? At what …
If you’ve been living under a rock, you probably haven’t heard about the television phenomenon that is Bluey. Turn your back on Peppa Pig, ignore the Octonauts and say farewell to the Paw Patrol. Bluey is the family TV show you have been searching for, with something for every member of the family. But how …
Are you feeling the pinch? Struggling to get enough money together to pay for a decent meal? Needing a little bit of help until payday? You can get a free meal if you go to one of the 400+ Morrisons cafes between July 1st & July 14th 2024. All you have to do is simply …
Another school holiday is almost upon us and it’s time to think about how much you are going to try not to spend while looking after the kids. Of course, you are going to want to make the most of this time together, but the financial pressure on some families can really be felt when …
If you have children, you might be thinking about what to do to celebrate their birthdays. With the cost of everything shooting through the roof, it’s not always possible to take your child, along with 10 of their closest friends, to a local play centre. A great idea to keep costs down is hiring a …
With the summer holidays here, it can be very easy to fall into the trap of screen time. Sure, having some family evenings watching films and allowing our kids to relax and enjoy this time off school with some occasional video game playing is fine. But it can become a problem when screen time takes …
If you are anything like my family, your kids love LEGO and you can’t help but get in on the act as well. There is something magical about the simple brick, allowing your imagination to run wild as you follow the instructions or build what you envision in your head. If you haven’t yet taken …
Spending time together during the Easter holidays is fantastic. Two weeks off school for the kids, the juggle of family time and work for the parents, and plenty of fun to be had for all! Whether you want to plan a holiday abroad or just some day trips close to home, let’s have a look …
