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Confessions of a Single Mum

The ups, the downs and sideways views of life as a single parent

How to Maintain a Decluttered House

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So you’ve followed all the advice and decluttered your house. But all too soon, you realize that you have clutter creep. Stuff is starting to build up again. Maybe you ended up replacing some of the stuff you got rid of or maybe everyone isn’t pitching in to keep the house decluttered. Here are a few simple, quick habits that all family members can do to keep the house decluttered. Deal with mail immediately—The last thing any of us wants to do after a long day at work is deal with the mail. ... VIEW POST

Small Things That Help You Save More on Car Insurance

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If you are trying to save every penny, you are not alone. Thousands – if not millions – of mums across the country are doing the same thing, figuring out ways to save 10p here and 20p there while still meeting the needs of everyone in the family. There are a lot of ways to save money and they are more accessible now that we have the internet on our side. In this article, however, we are going to focus more on the little things we can do to save more on car insurance. Let’s jump right ... VIEW POST

Ideas On How To Personalise Your Living Space

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Whether you have moved into a new house or you’re renting a property, you will want to make the property feel like home, so you can relax. In order to do this, you need to transform the living space into an area that is more comfortable, by making it personalised. However, how can you personalise your living space, especially if you are renting the property and have limitations? Fortunately, we have put together a short guide on how to personalise your living space, below. Add Wall Art If ... VIEW POST

4 Ways to Make Parenting Easier

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You wouldn’t change parenthood for anything in the world, but boy oh boy, it sure can be challenging from time to time. There are days and weeks when it all seems to be too much, when it feels as if you’re fully caught up in all the madness that looking after one or little humans can bring. While it’ll be unlikely that you can have a truly relaxing experience (especially when your children are young), there are things you can do that’ll make parenting more straightforward. We take a look at a ... VIEW POST

Budgeting Your Money As A Single Mother

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Every single mother knows that it's a challenge to have no other adults to rely on in the home.motherhood is packed with challenges, but single motherhood has a set of unique difficulties all on its own. Not only do you have the kids to raise, but you have to manage your budget all by yourself.    Budgets - for some - need to be stuck to strictly. When you’re a single mother, it’s even more important because children are relying on you to make sure that everything is paid for ... VIEW POST

Making An Informed Decision When Choosing Your Next Car

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Image Credit Pixabay.com License CC0   If your current car seems to spend more time in the garage being fixed than it does out on the open roads, then it might well be time to start thinking about replacing it with a newer model.    It may seem a shame to get rid of your old car, but after a while, older vehicles can stop being cost-effective to run, and they can start to become somewhat of a money pit. Instead of throwing good money after bad, it might be time to say ... VIEW POST