The Role of Foster Care Agencies in Finding Safe and Loving Homes for Children
Apr03

The Role of Foster Care Agencies in Finding Safe and Loving Homes for Children

Foster care agencies play a crucial role in the lives of children who are unable to live with their birth families. These agencies work throughout Manchester and other cities to find safe and loving homes for children who have experienced some kind of trauma. In this post, we’ll explore the essential role that foster care agencies play when it comes to finding loving, safe homes for children in need. Image Africa Studio Shutterstock...

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Making Your Home Grandparent-friendly
Feb04

Making Your Home Grandparent-friendly

We’ve just waved off my husband’s parents after their annual Christmas visit; and for the first time we realised that they are, in fact, getting older. They’re almost in their 80’s, and my FIL is not in good health at all. And I’ve realised we’ve switched life roles again. Once they were parenting us. Then we parented our small people… and now it feels as though we’re parenting them as...

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Money off every time you eat out? Sure, here y’go. |  tastecard
Nov02

Money off every time you eat out? Sure, here y’go. | tastecard

Pull up a chair – you’re about to make bestie best friends with tastecard. With lockdowns and restrictions now feeling like another land, there has been a massive increase in the volume of people dining out since the start of 2022; foodies have rushed back out to all their favourite spots. But it looks like lockdown has expanded our food tastes (you can see how COVID affected our eating here) – apparently searches for...

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5 Areas to Educate Children on E-Safety
Oct17

5 Areas to Educate Children on E-Safety

Children in this day and age have easy access to technology. Whether they have a mobile phone, tablet, or computer, they can access the internet anywhere and anytime they need to. While the internet is a fantastic tool for kids to learn, play games, and communicate with friends, it also has the potential to harm them. Parents and teachers must therefore educate kids on some areas of e-safety. Rawpixel.com Shutterstock...

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Family Game Night Games – Dixit
Oct10

Family Game Night Games – Dixit

We’ve been determined for months now to start playing regular Family Game Night Games. So when Asmodee got in touch and asked if we’d like to receive a selection of Family Game Night Games, I’ll admit I bit their hand off. Finally, I was going to HAVE to get organised and sit down for some serious fun with the whole family; and it wouldn’t even be Christmas or on holiday!(you can see last week’s review of Catan here) Dixit was a...

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How to redecorate your home on a budget!
Jun20

How to redecorate your home on a budget!

If you’re short on funds but your house is in desperate need of a face-lift, don’t worry. There are a number of ways to revamp various rooms in the house without spending a fortune! Trust me – I’m not known as the Queen of Cheap for no reason! (Hmm, maybe I need to re-think that nickname…) This post will show you how to redecorate your home on a budget. Social media is slowly but surely taking over the world and...

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