I recently wrote about the necessity to secure your garden valuables now that nights are getting darker but, of course, even more important is checking your home security and your home alarm systems. Not just because you’ll get a better home insurance premium if you have a decent home alarm and the correct locks on doors and windows, but for the security of your valuables…

Disclaimer: This post is sponsored by PSECU, a Pennsylvania-based credit union. As an adult, you may know how lucky you are for what you have. You have worked hard for your career and perhaps put your heart on the line for someone you loved. And you’ve given life to your children — a gift that’s perhaps the best life has to offer. So, it’s understandably…

Halloween often marks the beginning of the autumn season, and many people use this as an opportunity to begin decorating their home to hunker down in maximum cosiness! But it is only too easy to spend a fortune on Halloween bits and pieces which aren’t particularly inspired or unique. And, frankly, who wants to invest in expensive Halloween decorations for the outside of the home…

Giving back to others benefits people, local communities and the whole world. Doing selfless acts also helps you. Being generous and having concern for others allows you to feel good about yourself and achieve a sense of personal satisfaction. There are several great ways you can give back to others. Here are five of the best ways you can have a positive impact on other…

Do you already have one boy (or several), and now you want to have a girl? Or perhaps you grew up with only brothers, and always wondered what it would be like to have a girl? Some people choose to leave gender selection to chance, which can be great fun to find out whether they are having a boy or girl on the day of…

We all know the benefits of eating the right foods. They help you to maintain a healthy weight, protect you from diseases and improve your appearance by giving you healthy hair, skin and nails. They generally keep our bodies running at their best and provide us with everything we need to grow, repair and thrive. Eating a rainbow of healthy fruit and veg, whole grains…

In these uncertain times, many of us are looking carefully at our household expenses to see where we can cut back. Car owners like us are certainly feeling the pinch, not only with increasing car insurance premiums and fuel costs but the price of car servicing and maintenance too. We have a Skoda Roomster as our family runaround but recently bought a secondhand Nissan Elgrand…

It’s really important to stay healthy as a parent.  After all, if you aren’t in the best of health, it’s going to be a struggle looking after anyone else. It’s easy to get so caught up with taking care of our kids that we forget about ourselves in the process. A healthy you means having a healthy mind and body.  Are you really looking after yourself…

Childbirth can be a daunting experience for any new mum. But it can be particularly difficult and can take longer to recover if you suffer a tear. Although tearing in childbirth is quite common, the severity of the tear can differ between mums, and some can take longer to heal than others. If you’re about to become a mum, this guide will hopefully help you…