This is an advertisement feature that I had editorial control over. Since becoming a mother I have become so much more organised when it comes to Christmas. In the past I’d wander around the shops until I felt inspired by a gift for someone. Now I have spreadsheets and lists and I spend ages pouring over the catalogues to get a good idea what to get. Today I thought i’d share the ways I like to get ready for the big task of Christmas shopping on a low budget. Credit Make Lists I cannot emphasis this point enough. I no longer just buy and buy, I have a set list…

So not only have you decided to go self employed and work for yourself, you’ve decided to start a business! Congratulations, this is a big step! I don’t personally own my own business, I work self employed on a freelance rate and I know how scary that was. So today I’m going to go through a few things to consider when you take the first steps into the world of owning your own business. What Will Your Business Do?This was something I even had to think about when I went freelance, what services do I need to offer? And this is the same if you’re starting a business. Are your…

Winter has hit with a bang this year. Our homes are being affected by flooding, high winds and minus temperatures- and the impact is huge. Keeping yourself safe is the most important thing as the weather falls further downhill, but the long-term effects could also leave your home and lifestyle in a rut. Follow these wellness tips for winter to ensure you are one step ahead of this winter.  Service Your Home No matter how new or modern your home is, all houses tend to suffer during the winter months if not looked after properly. Taking certain precautions now will help you efficiently prepare for winter and make sure your…

Firstly, let me say I’m a firm believer in doing what you want with your body hair. These days I don’t shave or wax half as much as I did in my 20s especially in winter and I’m okay with it. That’s my choice. However, as I’m living with a hormonal imbalance I have noticed hair where I didn’t used to have it, which does damage my self esteem. I’m not alone in this. Hair growth is one of the top reasons people feel insecure in their own skin. So if it’s your choice to hair remove every week, have you perhaps thought about looking into laser hair removal? Professional laser…

There aren’t many people in the country who haven’t seriously considered moving abroad once or twice in their lives. It’s probably more of the idea that the grass is always greener on the other side, and although in a lot of cases when it comes to emigrating, it often is greener, you can’t always be sure until you get there. If you’re seriously considering uprooting your family and making the move, you have to ensure you have thought about everything, from the little things right through to the very worst case scenarios. It’s not something you should ever take lightly. Credit Here are a few things you need to have…