Looking at developing and building your own home is a big step and can be the most rewarding way of doing it as you’ll be able to look back at the finished product and say, in a way more than for a purchased house, that is really our home! This simple guide will… Read More
I am writing this on less than three hours sleep. It is my own fault – I couldn’t miss the first showing of Marvel’s latest release. The Firstborn and I headed off to the one-minute-past-midnight screening of Captain Marvel and I only snoozed a little. Result. Don’t worry, I won’t give away any spoilers… Read More
If there’s one thing I’m always asked when people discover that my family is, err, quite large (to say the least), it’s how on earth do I stretch the family finances? Each new acquaintance almost trips over their own thoughts in getting the questions out of their mouths fast enough. How do I to… Read More
Smart meters do essentially the same things that your current gas and electricity meters do. The key difference being that the readings from these meters don’t need a person to come and check them, as they are sent directly to your energy provider. The biggest advantage of this is that most suppliers will… Read More
Children’s Mental Health Week kicks off today and with it comes the myriad of articles and press releases seeking to address the issues of child mental health. And yes, kids are under more pressure now than they ever have been. I cannot even begin to count the number of times I have expressed relief at… Read More
Are you considering becoming an expat? You may have many reasons to live and work in another country. Many people need a change of scenery, want better weather, and look for a good work-life balance. Americans are seen to be dominated by work, and many want to move abroad to find a lifestyle that… Read More