Firstly, if you have been given a bonus are work then well done! Being awarded a bonus is a testament to your hard work and how well you are doing within a company. Once you have gotten over the fact that you have been awarded a bonus, you need to start thinking about what you are going to spend it on. Making Life a Little Easier If you find that your wages don’t stretch as far as you would like each month then you could be sensible and put your bonus towards things that...
(Photo credit) It is important to make sure that your children have places in your home that are just for them. Areas where they can play, relax and just chill out. For some fantastic ideas for making your home more child-friendly, have a read of our tips below: Playroom Whilst your children have their bedrooms, it is also nice for them to have an area in the main house to play in freely. Creating a playroom is the perfect way to give them this space. If you have a spare room,...
If you have young children at home, evenings out are no longer something you can always organise easily. But there’s always something different that you can do at home instead of just watching the TV. After all, there are only so many talent shows and celebrity reality shows you can take! Casino classics such as roulette and blackjack are great examples. We’ve all heard of these games, but may not have ever had the time or motivation to go to a land-based casino to...
For single dads, getting back into the dating scene can be quite a challenge. Raising kids is a tough job, and between work and home life, it can seem like there really isn’t a place for romance. Keep trying, however, as the payoff is worth it. Getting back out there For men who have suffered the breakdown of a long-term relationship, it can be a huge knock to their confidence, and getting back out there into the dating world can appear daunting or even demoralizing. While...
When I became a parent for the first time, I suddenly realized just how many potential dangers the home presented to a helpless little baby, and even more to an inquisitive toddler. As much of my time was spent in the kitchen, it seemed natural to ensure that my kitchen was as child friendly as possible. ...
Image Source With the winter upon us, the days are getting shorter, and the nights are getting longer. Dark is drawing in, and the sun is out less and less. As a result, the days and nights are becoming much colder. It’s important to wrap up warm, but it is of equal importance to eat right. Our bodies crave different things dependent upon the time of year. And during winter time our body wants us to eat hot and filling meals. This is your body’s way of preparing you for the...
Bingo’s always been a game that is associated with women, and older ones at that. It’s traditionally been viewed as the lightest (and thus most acceptable) form of gambling; a game you can play for real money, but only pennies at a time. It seems a little unfair that men have been excluded from the game of bingo – it’s a bit like saying women shouldn’t play games like roulette or poker. Men looking to enjoy this game in a more sophisticated setting could...
The lead up to the Christmas holidays is crazy. Your kids start to become over excited while you are busy mulling over what you are going to feed everyone and when you are going to find the time to do the grocery shopping. Even when you think you’ve got everything sorted, your neighbour pops in and you realise you don’t have any drinks or nibbles to offer them. To help you through this hectic time, here are five tips that will help make the big Christmas grocery shop much...
OK, so I’m venturing a little outside my typical niche with this article, but that’s only because it involves my third passion (after my kids and cooking): cycling. I’ve loved cycling since I was a kid, be it road cycling or mountain biking, and I find it’s one of my kids’ favourite family activities – and a great way to keep us all fit! ...
How awesome is it when someone makes the time and effort to make you a personalised food present? If you have never received one you are seriously missing out. Make someone’s day by putting together a hamper full of goodies especially for them. Here are some tips about how to make a hamper that will have them smiling. Personalise it: It is exceptionally easy to personalise a hamper. Find out what it is that the person you are giving it to especially loves and cater to that...
