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Grey Dining Chairs and How They Can Improve Your Home

Grey is a classic and chic colour that can give your dining room a look of elegance to make your family and friends feel at home. You can try different shades of the versatile hue to give your home a complete makeover. Here are valuable tips that can help you improve your dining space.

Grey Dining Chairs and How They Can Improve Your Home

Six Things to Consider Before Purchasing Your First Vehicle

Purchasing your first ever car is a moment to be proud of. This vehicle will take you on countless adventures and you will probably make memories that will last a lifetime.

Everyone remembers their first car, but little people remember how difficult it is to choose one. There are so many factors to consider, as well as so many choices on the market, that it makes picking your first vehicle harder than you’d think.

Six Things to Consider Before Purchasing Your First Vehicle

7 Reasons to Buy a Rooftop Tent for Family Travel

Travelling by car with your family is a great idea. You can get close and have a lot of positive emotions. In addition, if you have a van, you can easily buy a rooftop tent. Such a device will be very useful, as you can get a lot of new options. Here are seven reasons to buy a rooftop tent for family travel.

7 Reasons to Buy a Rooftop Tent for Family Travel

6 Reasons a Pet Can Help Unite a Family

Modern society has many emotional problems. Every day, people worry about failure, stress, persistent problems, or uncertainty about the future. In part, the family becomes that aspect that can be secondary. This is why you shouldn’t make the situation worse. Get a pet. Animals can unite all family members. This is what you need. Here are six reasons why you should have a pet to keep your family together.

6 Reasons a Pet Can Help Unite a Family

Is composite decking environmentally friendly for family 

For many families, a deck is a must-have. It is the key to a great outdoor space for relaxation. It can also serve as a comfortable space to host and hang out with guests, friends and family members. Wooden decks, unfortunately, have to undergo frequent repairs and replacement. Finally, due to the hazardous waste generated by this high-maintenance process, it can cause serious damage to the environment.

Is composite decking environmentally friendly for family 

Why create children play area in the back garden with composite decking

Play areas are spaces that are built or designed in such a way that children can safely play and express themselves. In your composite deck garden play area, children can play, jump, hide, leap, sing, discover and appreciate the beauty of nature and their physical environment. While creating a play area for your children in your garden, you must be wary of some important factors that include accessibility, play equipment, parental supervision and safety concerns. You are expected to create a play area that promotes the different types of play. This is because there is an important need for children to cultivate a strong desire to participate in physical activities outdoors.

Why create children play area in the back garden with composite decking

Why renting as a family can be a good thing

Raising children and renting is perhaps not something that people consider a good match. However, in today’s climate, it’s not unusual at all to find a family of renters. In fact, more and more people are renting well into their 30s as the housing ladder becomes out of reach for many.

Renting as a family is certainly nothing to be scoffed at, however. There are plenty of benefits to renting as a family that people just don’t shout about! Here are a few of the main ones…

Why renting as a family can be a good thing

Living in a Small Space with Kids: How to Make It Work

While we would all like more space for our kids to grow up in, that is not a luxury we can all afford. With the price of rent rising in the premier metropolitan areas, living in a tight space with children is fast becoming the norm for many. Does that mean it is a bad situation to be in? Not necessarily, if you know how to maximise the space which you do have. Let’s go through a few tips and tricks to do just that, as suggested by experts of both interior décor and child psychology.

Living in a Small Space with Kids How to Make It Work

6 Reasons Why You Should Consider Enrolling Your Child In Online Lessons

Over the years, there have been numerous studies on the benefits of children learning a second language. Many have noted that learning another language has a positive impact on their academic achievements. The results show that bilingual children have improved reading and writing skills, as well as score higher on tests in comparison to those who do not have an additional language.

6 Reasons Why You Should Consider  Enrolling Your Child In Online Lessons

How to build Nature Wildlife Pond in your garden

After staring at the old and tired decking for two years, we finally dug it out and replaced it with a nature wildlife pond in our back garden! It was hard work but definitely worth doing it as it doesn’t just look great, it is also good for the wildlife.

how to build nature wildlife pond

Everything To Consider When Moving Abroad For Work

Are you thinking about moving abroad for work? This can be the right choice and you may be able to find more opportunities for work in your chosen industry if you explore different countries. A lot of places are experiencing skill shortages right now and you could be in high demand. But there’s definitely a lot to consider before you commit to this idea.

Everything To Consider When Moving Abroad For Work

12 Excellent Ways To Make Your Home A Healthier, Happier Place To Be

Our home environment can have a massive impact on our health and happiness. Many of us appreciate the need for a healthy diet, regular exercise and hobbies for our wellbeing, but our home is often one area that is neglected. If you’re looking to improve your health and mood, then starting with your home is essential.

Here are some of the best ways to improve your home and feel the benefits on your mood, creativity and productivity.

12 Excellent Ways To Make Your Home A Healthier, Happier Place To Be

How to Safely Cut Down a Tree

Trees are a great addition to any property. They provide shade, shelter and can even be used as a windbreak. However, raking your yard for fallen leaves can be hard work, and the more trees you have the more maintenance your yard will require. Whatever your reasons are for cutting down a tree, it’s important to know the risks associated with various tree-related activities.

How to Safely Cut Down a Tree

Oops, Don’t Fall Behind These Tasks During The Pandemic

Prime Minister Boris Johnson has recently assured the population that all lockdown restrictions would be lifted by June 21st. There is still a long way to go until then so, we need to brace ourselves. The pandemic has changed our notion of time and priorities. Has it been so long already?

Oops, Don't Fall Behind These Tasks During The Pandemic

Easy Ways To Keep Your Carpets Clean

Maintaining a clean carpet can be a challenge – especially if you’ve got pets or kids. Below are a few ways to make cleaning your home’s carpets easier.

Easy Ways To Keep Your Carpets Clean

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I'm Eileen, a proud mum of two teenagers (aged 18 and 16), my daughter is living with visual impairment. Since launching this blog in May 2012, we’ve continued to grow and evolve, sharing our family’s journey and passions.

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