Mastering The (New) Shabby Chic Style: 5 Tips For A Stylish & Comfortable Home

You may think of shabby chic as all-white interiors with a little aging on the wooden furniture, but this certainly isn't the case for every home. In fact, in recent times we have seen shabby chic move away from the stereotypical white and aged look, and into a more colourful but traditional style instead. A look you can find out all about how to achieve successfully in the post below.

The Outdoor Summer Holiday Bucket-list

If you live in the UK the Summer Holidays will be arriving in a matter of days, for some of you over the Scottish Boarder, you will be already enjoying the slower days. I am so ready for the summer holidays this year, I am lucky, that as a teacher I get to spend the summer with my children. But in the last few years, the summer holidays have often filled me with dread. Six weeks is a long time to keep two little ones entertained and I have often found myself feeling overwhelmed.

I know many of you are probably feeling the same, summer holidays are long and can be expensive if you’re not careful. I have spent the last few weeks coming up with low-cost ideas to keep us all busy and hopefully we won’t run out of things to do and naturally, I thought I would share them with you (we’ve got to keep together to survive the holidays!).

Managing A House Successfully

When you have a family, life at home can be hectic. Not only are you managing your own time schedule and routines, but you're also managing the routines and schedules of the children in the house, you're keeping the house clean, and if you have a job outside the home, you've got your work cut out for you. Sometimes, managing the money, the Monday night sports clubs and the mess can be hugely overwhelming, and without the right system in place, you can find that your entire family life is in chaos. What you need is management, order and organization to be successful.

Five Things Mobile Phone Networks Don't Want You to Know

Mobile phones seem to cost us more and more every year. In some cases these costs are hidden, or at least not fully explained by networks. Here are five things you need to know before you take out your next contract.

How Can We Teach Our Kids More Confidence?

Teaching our children confidence and self esteem is so important, and is a huge part of raising them. This is because kids that are confident are more likely to try their best and feel proud of their accomplishments, they’re less likely to feel defeated by the challenges in life. Positive attitudes developed in childhood can follow through to the rest of their lives, and so it’s crucial to start young. Here are some of the ways you can build up this skill with your kids.

Genius Time-Saving Hacks For New Parents

The word "busy" doesn't truly capture the frenetic pace at which modern parents must live their lives. Not only do they have to go to work, ensure they get their 20 minutes of exercise per day, prepare healthy food, and pursue their hobbies, but they also have to take care of their kids too. To say that the schedule of most parents is insane is, frankly, an understatement. 

Life is tough for parents. All of a sudden, they become a taxi service and a concierge service for their children, having to predict their needs as well as their own. It's a tough existence. But the good news is that there are plenty of hacks out there for parents to save time and take back control of their schedules. By implementing some of these ideas, you can free up time and regain your freedom.