May 23, 2013

Raising children on a budget

Raising children on a budget

      Everyone knows that raising children is one of the most expensive, yet rewarding things you will ever do with your life. Living on a budget with children is difficult. Every month there is something new in your children’s lives that has to be taken care of as they navigate through life. One [...]

Have You Taken Your (Pregnancy) Vitamins?

Image of pregnant woman touching her belly with hands

    That’s right, there are now nutritional supplements available that are specially formulated to assist with conception and pregnancy. Approximately one in six couples who want to get pregnant and try to optimise their chances are not finding success. Many of them will eventually be declared unable to reproduce. They probably won’t talk about [...]

The benefits of allowing natural light into your baby’s nursery

Interior of nursery.

      If you have a specially created nursery in your home, then the chances are you’ve had to make a number of decisions on how to fit it out, such as the best crib to use, and how to decorate the room.  Another consideration is the type of window dressings to be used.  [...]

Creating a safe and stylish playroom for your children

Kleines Mädchen malt mit Buntstiften

      One of the most important tasks faced by parents is deciding on which room in the house would be a suitable one to use as a playroom for their child or children. It has to be a safe but enjoyable environment for all the children that will use it over the years.  [...]

Employing outsiders in a family business

3D white people. Job interview

      Running any business can be difficult at times, especially when economic circumstances are as trying as they are at the moment. Starting and making a success of a family staffed business can present its own unique difficulties, but there are plenty of such ventures that start small and enjoy steady growth. It [...]

Ideal and affordable destinations for young families

Beach

    As the parents of younger kids, you are probably looking for holiday destinations that are fun, well suited and within budget. Most parents get to spend little time with their kids on a day-to-day basis, so a week or two away as a family is a great way to make up for this. Some excellent [...]