(Image Credit) The idea of giving your child a lifelong hobby is a great one. Knowing that you’ve fueled one of their biggest passions; all with a particularly thoughtful gift! Of course, choosing a gift like that is hard, and it might not be successful. But, even if you simply manage to get your kid to try something new, it’s a great result. This post is designed to spark your imagination and inspire you into choosing a great gift. Firstly, you need to think about your child. What do they ... VIEW POST

Flickr Picture I’ve heard from a lot of readers who find keeping home expenses under control a serious challenge. I can sympathise with these people. It can be difficult making sure that home bills don’t eat away at your bank balance every month. But there are ways of dealing with this problem. With my help, you can handle even the most expensive bills that you’ve been facing. Let’s start by thinking about the unforeseen costs. Cost Cropping Up From Nowhere Yes, when you see an ... VIEW POST

Far too often, our kids receive a gift that they love - for all of five minutes. We have homes that are stuffed with the last big toy that they just had to have... and that they haven't touched in months. It can be tempting to try and turn your back on crazes. You reason with yourself that you know it's a craze and it’s not worth spending (or even going into debt) to abide. You know it's going to pass. You can even have the same conversation with your children - though the success of that ... VIEW POST

Pixabay Source I wonder what your biggest worries are that cause you the most stress.  I would bet that at least one of your regular frets is based on your child’s education. Are they learning what they need to know? Will they get the grades to get into a good school? Recently, parents haven’t needed to worry too much about this until secondary school age. But, if Theresa May gets her way and brings back the grammar schools you can bet parents will be worrying about this far earlier. We ... VIEW POST

There is nothing more terrifying than looking at a final demand letter and realising that you won’t be able to pay the debt in time. The important thing to realise is that no matter what the amount is that you owe, there is always a way to deal with the problem. Nothing is ever so bad that there isn’t a way out. It may not be an easy way out, but there is always a way out of any problem - that’s a promise. So with that in mind, here are four things that you need to do if you have a debt that ... VIEW POST

Making your home cosy and intimate in time for winter is essential, and can really make your house feel festive during for the holiday season. It doesn’t have to cost the earth and can  even add lasting value to your property if the interior design changes you make are done well. Warming colours In terms of creating that feeling of comfort and homeliness during the cold winter months, warm tones can do wonders. Whether its scatter cushions, wall art, a lick of paint or a simple ... VIEW POST