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9 Money Savings Tips for Mothers

October 4, 2022October 4, 2022 By : Admin1

AD | Collaborative post Being a mother is a rewarding experience, but it can also be incredibly difficult and expensive. This is especially true if you’re a mom of two or more children and are barely earning enough to meet your own needs. Fortunately, there are ways to cut costs and save money as a mom. Whether you’re raising an infant, a toddler, or a young adolescent, here are nine tips for moms raising kids in every stage of life. 1. Buy in bulk When you have the opportunity to buy non-perishable items in bulk,

How to Connect with Your Foster Child

October 4, 2022October 4, 2022 By : Admin1

AD | Collaborative post Integrating a foster child into your family comes with some challenges. A child or teen might be unable to communicate, not trust anyone, or even feel nervous around their new family. This is normal, and the best thing you can do is start creating a bond that helps them feel as though they are part of the family. Here are some tips to help you do so. Make Time Spending time with your foster child(ren) is critical to building a relationship with them. While it is a good idea to spend

Preparing for back to school with Books2Door

August 12, 2022August 12, 2022 By : Lyndsey O'Halloran

AD | Collaborative post The summer holidays always go far too quickly and by the time we know it, we’re preparing for our children to start a new year at school. We don’t like to go the whole summer without doing anything educational though and this year we’ve been helping Erin to prepare for Year 2 with Books2Door.

Emergency items that should always be in your car

July 27, 2022July 27, 2022 By : Lyndsey O'Halloran

Cars do break down, people do get lost or they do go off the road. It really happens. People die because they are unprepared for the worst case scenario that could have otherwise been prevented by just stowing a few extra essential items in your car.

Making simple changes with Violife vegan cheese

April 7, 2022April 5, 2022 By : Lyndsey OHalloran

AD | Collaborative post Quite often we are reminded to make changes in our lives to help the world we live in. We are told to make more sustainable choices such as cutting down on red meat, eating more plants, wasting less food and making changes where possible. But, if you’re a regular family like us, with a pretty picky child, how do you go about doing that?

Staying safe as a new driver with a GPS tracker

March 11, 2022March 11, 2022 By : Admin1

AD | Collaborative post This year we had a huge change as a family and we bought our first car. John has been having lessons for around a year and is ready to take his test now. As a family with a young child, I want to make sure we are as safe as possible not only while on the road but making sure we know where the car is at all times.

How to raise a good team player

March 6, 2022March 3, 2022 By : Lyndsey O'Halloran

AD | Collaborative post Making a good team player is a crucial part of all children’s development, especially when a lot of their time in school relies on working in teams to complete tasks and building projects in lesson time. Extracurricular activities also rely heavily on working together as a team in order to reach overarching goals.

Should I encourage my child to learn an instrument?

March 3, 2022March 3, 2022 By : Lyndsey O'Halloran

AD | Collaborative post Learning an instrument can be a big decision for children, but it can also be a new lease of life for kids. There are many benefits to learning an instrument, but you should also be considering if now is the right time for your child. There may be a lot going on in their lives, exams, stress or a lot on their plate already. Picking up an instrument requires a lot of time and patience.