13 years! That is the mandatory time kids in the UK are expected to spend in education. Of course, as a parent making sure they get the best experience both in terms of their achievement and their wellbeing is essential. Happily, you can get some info on how to provide this for them in my post below. Picture sourced at Pixabay - License CC0 Choose the right institution. First of all, if you want your child to get the best out of their school experience, you need to pick the right institution for them. Of course, where possible, your child will need to be involved in this ... read more
Why regularly checking your car’s tyres should be top of your to do list
Think about it. When you're driving your car there's only one part of that vehicle that is actually in contact with the road surface: your tyres. Yet they're a part of our vehicles that most of us don't give enough care and attention to. It is recommended that drivers should check the wear and tread of our tyres every two weeks, as well as looking for any general damage. All three are important to the safety of your vehicle. Tyre pressure If your tyres are not inflated correctly it can lead to anything from poor handling on the road, through to the tyres overheating. Neither are ... read more
Keeping active inside and outside the home
I've recently been commissioned by Bathing Solutions to write about my suggestions for keeping active for the over 55s. I'm someone who is lucky enough to have friends that between them cover the full age spectrum from early 20s up to late 80s, and as a result I think I've got a pretty good understanding of the variety of different ways that people can remain active throughout life. My initial thoughts sprang to things that people can do to get them outside their home and be active both physically and mentally with other people. But at the same time staying active inside your own home is ... read more
How To Decorate A Room On A Budget
Decorating your home is a fun task and something that whether you own it or not, you can transform a space into your own. Here are some tips on how to decorate a room on a budget. Image Source Have A Statement Piece A room like an outfit needs a statement piece. It’s the one thing that you may have splurged out on, but it is something that really helps transform your look. Your space should be treated the same way so that this statement piece really helps set the tone of the room. So you could go for something like this vintage-style drinks trolley. It’s unique because it’s retro ... read more
Travel Sleep Tips for Babies and Children
If the thought of traveling with a baby or toddler sends shivers down your spine, you might benefit from the tips we’re going to share in this post. These travel sleep tips will help you get your baby to sleep (somewhat) normally while on vacation. Finally. So without further ado, let’s get to the travel sleep tips for babies and children. They just might motivate you to plan that next vacation. Plan around naptimes If at all possible, you’re going to want to keep your children on their regular sleep schedule. There are times when you’ll have to stray, but you’ll find ... read more
How you can get involved in World Magic Day 2019
Most of us associate October 31st with witches, spells, potions and curses. But it’s not just a day to celebrate magic of the supernatural kind. Halloween happens to coincide with World Magic Day, an annual celebration of illusions, tricks and sleights of hand. And whilst you may not know how to pull a rabbit from a hat, or saw a glamorous assistant in half, there are plenty of ways you can get involved in World Magic Day this year. Origins of Magic Day No doubt you’ve heard the name Harry Houdini. Often regarded as the greatest magician who ever lived, he wowed audiences across Europe ... read more
5 Practical Tips For Moving Abroad
Image via Pixabay - CC0 Licence Moving house is exciting, but ultimately one of the most stressful things you can do. Without carefully planning, both financially and on the project management front, you can easily find it all quite overwhelming. And if you’re planning a move abroad? Expect all that to multiply. Creating a new life abroad is something a lot of us think about - to give your family better prospects or a more outdoors way of life, to develop your career or even to make your retirement savings go further. It can be quite an intoxicating dream - but the reality is hard work, ... read more
8 Tips for Preventing Medication Errors in Hospitals
It is significant for all nurses to become familiar with different methodologies to avoid or diminish the probability of medication errors. Medical mistakes and blunders have turned out to be progressively common, both in Toledo and all through the United States. And patients fall prey to serious outcomes and complications that can be extreme, injurious, and even life-threatening. Under these adverse circumstances, the patient has to seek expertise from the personal injury firms like Toledo Law Firm. Here are eight procedures to enable you to do just that. 1. Guarantee the five rights ... read more
Is Your Home Secure? Updating Your Security For The Winter
When it comes to our homes, they are our biggest investments. So we need to do all that we can to protect them. But more so as the winter draws in. The nights are darker, the temperature is cooler, and of course, there is the festive season which means that we potentially have gifts and other things in our homes that opportunists are looking to take advantage of. So is it time for you to update the security in your home? Here are some of the things that you can consider. Alarm systems One of the first things you may want to look at in your home is the alarm system that you have. Do ... read more
Bingo Around The World
Bingo is a game that is universally recognised all over the world, but the game also differs in so many ways, dependent on which country you are playing in. From the number of balls, the bingo lingo, the ways to win and so much more, every aspect of the game can be altered. Whether you still choose to play in a bingo hall, or much prefer the convenience of online bingo, here we will run through different variations of bingo from all corners of the globe – and in the meantime, if you want to get your fix, play jackpot bingo online. Europe Italy We all know that Italy is the birthplace ... read more