Dating isn't necessarily easy at the best of times, but if you've already got children it can add a whole extra dimension of complexity. If you let it. It needn't do so though. Believe it or not, there are people out who want to date someone who already has children from an existing relationship, no matter what age the kids are. Obviously if you're in the senior dating category it might almost be expected that you already have kids. If you're younger though it's something that you might want to declare early on in any new relationship, ideally even before it gets to the "relationship" ... read more
Top 5 Savings Investment Ideas
The interest rates on standard savings accounts have been poor for a number of years now. You may as well keep your money under a mattress for all it makes you sitting dormant in a modern savings account. So have a look below at the top 5 ways to make your money work for YOU. 1 - The 10 Year Savings Strategy: This is fairly common for shorter-term saving and is similar to building up an emergency fund should you lose your job. It just takes that strategy to a whole new level, you create sub-savings goals based on a 10-year plan. Based on your own personal circumstances these goals could be ... read more
Dating after Divorce
What ever the reason for your divorce, and regardless of whose decision it was, the idea of entering back into dating after divorce can be incredibly scary. Depending on how long you’ve been married, it’s quite likely that the dating scene has changed somewhat from how you remember it. Don’t let any of that put you off though. No matter what your age or circumstances, dating can be fun. The key thing is to go into it with an open mind and to understand what you want to get out of it. Be realistic with yourself. Do you want to find another life partner, or are you just looking to have some ... read more
Five thrifty dating ideas
Dating can be an expensive business. No one wants to use the phrase "cheap date" but if you're testing the dating waters and seeing a few people then it can stack up financially. It needn't do so though. There's plenty you can do without it breaking the bank. Here are my top five ideas for how to have a cheap date without it feeling like a cheap date. Romantic walk It may sound a tad clichéd, but there can be nothing more romantic than a walk somewhere beautiful together. Time to hold hands, put your arms around each other whilst looking at a stunning view, and loads of opportunity to ... read more
How to make an impact with a first date
When you meet someone new there can be quite a bit of pressure to get it right when it comes to that important first date. You don't want to go over the top and set a precedent that you can't maintain, but at the same time you want to make it special. Make it stand out from other first dates that they might have been on. The most important thing is how well the pair of you get on and whether there is a spark between you or not, but what you're doing whilst trying to establish that is important. I'm a big believe in thinking outside the box when it comes to what you should do. Anyone can go ... read more
It’s Time To Find A New Interior Design Style!
There comes a time for just about everyone where they start to feel as though their home has become a little bit stale. There's nothing wrong with it per se; it's just lost some of the excitement that joy that you found in it when your first moved in. The response that a lot of people have to this feeling is that they assume that it's time to move on and start somewhere new. And yes, there are certainly going to be times when this is the best option overall, but before you put your house on the market and start packing your possessions away in boxes, you might want to consider the alternative. ... read more
You Should Know These Things About Your Home
How much do you really know about your home? When you first move in, you might explore to find out where some important things are, like the fuse box and gas meter. But perhaps you've recently realised that you don't actually know a lot about your property. Maybe you're planning some renovations or thinking about how to save money, and you've noticed you know less than you should. Here are some essential things you should know about your home. Where Are the Utility Fixtures? Your home needs water and energy. Many homes in the UK have both electricity and gas, although some might only ... read more
Jobs That Need A Mum For The Woman On Her Way Back To Work
The subject of work and motherhood is a very tangled one. A lot of women find that they need to take out more time than others, and often make a big life transition from a career woman to becoming a mother. However, there are plenty of women who also find they want to make the switch back. Your career options depend on a lot of things, like how much time you can dedicate to work, how duties are split in the family, whether you use childcare and more. But depending on your circumstances, some of the following jobs might be the best suited to your life as a mother. Picture Managing ... read more
Fashionable, Not Fussy – How Busy Moms Look Good
When you have a family, your priorities are going to flip upside down in a moment. That’s not a secret to most women. However, one of the changes that many actually find it quite hard to make is that they’re not often going to have the time to dedicate to their wardrobe and their aesthetic as they can. Some days, you are definitely going to have that freedom to stay looking like the yummy mummy you are. But one those days when you find about two minutes of free time, you can still look great. You just have to know how to work with what you got and start filling the wardrobe so that what you ... read more
Family Fun: Day Trip Ideas To Keep Children Of All Ages Entertained
When you’ve got children, the school holidays and the weekends can drag when you don’t make many plans. Which is why it is imperative to always have a few ideas up your sleeve for when the kids need something to do. There are only so many times that you can go to the park or feed the ducks, right? So here are some ideas for the rest of the summer holiday, as well as for days out at weekends. Have you ever tried any of them before? Would love to hear what you think! image Trip to the Beach Of course, the beach is going to be dependent on where in the country you live. But if you ... read more