Image credit When you decide to buy a new house, it may be among the most significant financial transactions you will ever make. However, you may be planning to purchase one house in your lifetime and chances of making mistakes are high. Also, the different people you will encounter when buying one can be more experienced as they may take advantage if they realize you don't have enough knowledge. So, the following ways will help you in being a savvy homebuyer. The tips can help you make the right decision while avoiding some things that will make you lose money in the ... read more

According to the report of Statista, the homeownership rate of the U.S. is 65.8%. And it expected to rise continuously. And why not? Everyone wants to have a place that they can call their own. Having your house is a significant achievement, and you should feel proud of it.  However, we can’t forget the fact that it is a massive financial investment. That’s why you need to be extremely careful while selecting the apartment of your dream. Your house will represent your lifestyle. It will indicate what your expectations from life are.  That’s not all!  You’ll make ... read more

Hey, readers! In this post, we share DIY ways to up-cyle your old clothes in time for spring: or any season for that matter. Woohoo!  Spring has nearly sprung, which means brighter, longer days, and for many, a much-needed therapeutic clearout followed by a miraculous cleaning spree. Ah, open the windows and welcome that reinvigorating spring air. Whether your focus is mind, body, home, or wardrobe, spring is a beautiful time to get rid of the junk that no longer serves us, making room for the new.  But, in our haste to put our best foot forward, let’s not overlook that ... read more

If you have been a target of body-shaming and bullying and even hurled abuses at, it’s the time to face up and defend yourselves. You should get it straight that your size is completely your matter and should not be a topic of discussion for the people around you. Never lose confidence and be comfortable in your skin, as a pro-fashionista should. And if you wish to look your best irrespective of your size, take note of the following fashion tips.  Follow comfort and not the trend For the curvaceous women, it’s necessary to feel comfortable and at ease in whatever attire they choose. So ... read more

The last thing most families want to do is relocate. There’s a reasonable chance you put a lot of time and effort into selecting the best home in the most desirable location, and having to leave just because your family has grown seems like a lot of hassle.  With that in mind, some cost-effective ideas on this page could help you to gain more space at home and make the most of what you have already. Check them out and see if any of the suggestions below could help you to stay in the same property for many years to come.  Credit Convert your attic or loft There are lots of ... read more

It's twelve years this month since I first started writing here at Being Mrs C. A lot has changed in my life since then - most obviously that I'm no longer Mrs C! - but also in terms of the blogging landscape. In a brief moment of calm amongst all the lockdown homeschooling madness I take time to reflect on the lessons I've learnt in that time. I should start with my I started blogging. For me it was a release from a stressful job and also a way of making myself be accountable to someone (i.e. readers) for how I spent my evenings. Rather than just crashing in front of the TV I wanted to do ... read more

As a mum of three, I like to think that I've got a pretty good understanding of what works and what doesn't when you have kids at home. Especially young kids that can't yet follow instructions. I've always been of the firm belief that homes should be for whole families, not just adults. Yes, get things that you like the look of, but also don't waste time or money on things that are just impractical with young children. Your interior design plans just need to take into account the youngest members of the family. Children won't be young for ever and as they grow you will be able to adapt your ... read more

The outside world can be pretty chaotic, and unless you’re taking steps to ensure that you can get some peace and quiet in your house, then you’ll run the risk of being caught in the madness. While we often try to make our properties look as well-decorated as possible, some people overlook the “peaceful” factor. It is well worth putting in some effort to create a calming atmosphere since it’ll allow you to fully relax and share happy moments as a family. But how can you do this? We take a look at a few ways below. Pexels - CC0 Licence Moments of Joy We all have different things that ... read more