Pretend Play as a Child

Many children like to explore the different types of pretend play. This can start from an incredibly young age, and be done both independently, as well as with others. This can help your child to explore the world around them, gain an understanding of different roles within life, and also develop their creativity and imagination. Allowing them to engage in pretend play can also benefit you, as a parent, as it allows you to watch and learn the way … [Read more...]

5 Tips To Build An Organized Wardrobe For Your Children

Most families spend about 4% of their salary on clothes and the costs depend on the age of the children. Clothing for young kids can be much cheaper than adolescent clothing. It is possible to find the ideal blend between doing laundry and following minimalist organization tips. A lot of parents wonder what clothes their child needs for the year and there is a checklist you can make to ensure that you do not overdo it! Let’s take a look at a few … [Read more...]

How to Build a Healthy Lifestyle in 6 Steps

Creating a healthy lifestyle is no easy feat. Finding the right balance between work and home life, as well as the fitness routine that works best for you, will take time and exploration. Here are suggestions on how to build a healthy lifestyle in six steps to make things simpler.    Know Your Limits  Consider where you are in terms of fitness. If you are looking to begin exercising for the first time in a while, then going … [Read more...]

5 Tips to Plan Ahead For Halloween

There are countless fun activities to do around Halloween time: going pumpkin picking, making themed snacks, doing Halloween arts and crafts with your kids. And let’s not forget about getting dressed up in your favorite costume and going trick-or-treating, of course. There are so many things to do around Halloween, it can be hard to squeeze them all into a couple week’s time.   Which is exactly why it helps to plan ahead. It is never too … [Read more...]

Great Fashion Buys for Moms (and Dads) That Will Withstand the Rough and Tumble of Family Life

Parenthood can sometimes make us forget about our own needs, but sometimes it’s important to treat ourselves once and a while. Unfortunately, most clothing marketed towards parents is drab, only interested in comfort and anything but stylish. If you’re in need of some flattering fashion buys that will withstand the rough and tumble lifestyle congruent with family life. Image Source: Pexels A Patterned Cali Dress (Women) A cali dress is … [Read more...]

How to Transform Your Knitting into a Side Hustle

Your primary goal is to ensure a profit by converting your passion for knitting into a side hustle.   Image Link: https://images.pexels.com/photos/63450/pexels-photo-63450.jpeg?auto=compress&cs=tinysrgb&dpr=2&h=650&w=940   Even though knitting is a centuries-old love and pastime, the possibilities open to knitters in the modern era are novel and thrilling. It has become possible to earn some money from your knitting … [Read more...]

How to Use Accessories to Look More Put Together

Everyone wants to look their best. Whether it’s for the office, social gatherings, to impress your significant other, or to show yourself some love, finding ways to look more put together is on the to-do list. It can be frustrating to know where to begin, so we’ve helped break things down with a focus on accessories. Here’s everything that you need to know about using accessories to look put together.  Less Is More   When you hear the word … [Read more...]

7 Tips For Ensuring Your Children Stay Out Of Trouble

Keeping children out of trouble can prove difficult at times, especially during the teenage years. At some stage in your child’s life, they will become rebellious. We all went through a stage where we thought getting into trouble is funny or cool. They will soon grow out of it. But, ensuring they do and reduce the risk of getting into trouble is key for their growth and safety. If you worry about your children getting into trouble or want to … [Read more...]

Decorating tips for people who are terrible at DIY

When you buy a new home, you probably have a lot of plans for decorating the house and making it your own. Once you have all the questions about property insurance and utility providers out of the way you can start focusing on personalizing your new home. These days, many homeowners choose to renovate their property themselves to save money and achieve a more personalized, homey feel. But not everyone is so adept at DIY and the task of … [Read more...]

Preparing Your Child for Independence

Whether your child is only 2, or already 12, you want to make sure that they have the tools they need to be able to survive independently. Currently, it may not be clear when they will fly the nest, either for college, or simply to live away from the family home. By teaching them some basic skills, and putting your own preparations into place, you can give them a helping hand that will make the transition from child to adult that bit easier, … [Read more...]