Cyber bullying: how to help your child through it

Cyber bullying: how to help your child through it

There have always been bullies, but the internet has opened up a whole new realm of bullying – cyberbullying. Cyber-bullies are people (children included) who harass other children online.

While this is not officially considered an online crime, it can be detrimental to your child’s self esteem and there have been many reports of children who have committed suicide as a result of bullying.

Organise your life in four easy steps

Organise your life in four easy steps

Sometimes you are so overwhelmed  endless work or studies, family and friends. You find that you don’t have the time to do anything. Speaking to other mums somehow normalises this – but it shouldn’t be accepted.

So how exactly, do you organise your life and create more hours in a day?

Product review: the baking issue

Product review: the baking issue

With the Great British Bake Off not long on our screens, many of us have had a stir in our interests for baking.

If that sound slike you, then you’ll love our product reviews, as they make baking even more fun

Breastfeeding while working full time – is it possible?

Breastfeeding while working full time – is it possible?

Breastfeeding is something that most mums want to at least give a try, but as soon as work comes into the equation even those who have come to be successful at it can find it a challenge.

The following video gives some tips on making being a working mum and a breastfeeding mum work for you, and we also have some products below that can make the transition easier:

Can you ever repay a grandparent back? Here’s one thing to consider doing

Can you ever repay a grandparent back? Here’s one thing to consider doing

For many people, some of their most cherished childhood memories are of their grandparents.

Having a grandfather and grandmother is something that no child should be deprived of. It adds to the strength of the family unit and helps give your child a much stronger grounding in life.

Three simple ways to get free advertising for your business

Three simple ways to get free advertising for your business

Advertising a product, service, or anything else such as a website for example, has always been perceived as an exoensice exercise. Yes – a decade or so ago but tomes have changed and it is actually a lot cheaper than you may think.

Here are four simple steps to great free advertising.

How to make money as a mystery shopper

How to make money as a mystery shopper

If you every fancied yourself as a bit of a spy then you’ll love mystery shopping.
Mystery shopper jobs are basically undercover jobs without the risks that you see in secret agent movies. It’s a popular method of market research or internal check-up within a company.

Three time-saving tips for mums

Three time-saving tips for mums

Life doesn’t get much busier than when you’re busy working mum with small children. With the kids back at school after the half term break that treadmill and juggling is back in full swing so it’s going to start getting a little harder to make time for yourself.

With a bit of careful planning, you can grab a precious hour or two for yourself. Here are some tips to do just that:

How to organise a baby shower

How to organise a baby shower

There’s nothing like getting together with your friends and family, and a baby shower is the perfect excuse for a party and to catch up with your nearest and dearest before the big day (and hopefully get some seriously cute presents for you and the baby!).

Here are some tips from experts Liz Taylor celebrity event management company Taylor Lyn Corporatiom and Lizzie of Tesco Loves Baby.

School’s out: How to assess your child’s progress at school

School’s out: How to assess your child’s progress at school

With half term already underway for some children, many conscientious mums have already started taking stock of their child’s progress so far this term.

If your child has just started school, or you aren’t sure how to assess the progress their making at school, this video will help.

How to save money on stationary

How to save money on stationary

From the kids printing in full colour to you keeping your home office stocked up with the things you need to do your work, the cost of stationary can soon add up.

So, how exactly do you keep costs down, and still keep everyone happy? Here ares come tips:

Think before you sign – can you really afford it?

Think before you sign – can you really afford it?

The housing market has been a source of great interest over many years and that is especially true now, due to the government’s decision to move their ‘help to buy’ scheme three months ahead of schedule.

The Conservatives policy, which is designed to help first time buyers get onto the property ladder a lot quicker and for a fraction of the price, involves taking out a 95% mortgage.

Five things you can do with Post-it Notes…tried and tested!

Five things you can do with Post-it Notes…tried and tested!

Never one to be intimidated by challenges, I could think of nothing more exciting two weeks ago when 3M, the makers of the famous Post-it Note asked if I would like to take part in a blogger challenge.

Within two days, I was in the receipt of two big blocks of 3M Post-it Notes , and a cute handbag dispenser (yes, that really does exist) and off I went to show the world five different ways to use Post-It notes. Here goes:

Decluttering guide for busy (and tired!) working mums

Decluttering guide for busy (and tired!) working mums

How many times have you heard it before – you procrastinate, you’re untidy, you’re lazy. Well, guess what, they may not be the nicest things to be called but you’re now old enough to accept what you are and have realised that chances are that you are not going to change.

Also, although you may not necessarily be proud of these character traits, they haven’t stopped you from getting on with your life and you have not done too badly for yourself, thank you very much.

Aaargh! Top 10 chores that cause the most arguments at home

Aaargh! Top 10 chores that cause the most arguments at home

It’s only Wednesday and you’re seething already because you’ve tripped over a shoe that has been left in a blind spot in the corridor, had to put dirty dishes in the dishwasher (that’s right underneath where the said dishes were left), and feel icky because of a hair ingested wet towel that’s been left on the bathroom floor.

If you’ve said it once…well, you’re not alone. According to a recent survey there are 10 chores that couples argue about most around the home – can you spot yours:

Five things your plumber doesn’t want you to know

Five things your plumber doesn’t want you to know

Slow dripping taps may seem like nothing, but left ignored could eventually lead to bigger problems that cost more money to fix.

Here are five things your plumber doesn’t want you to know because it will cut down on how often you call him out:

Online bingo: Fun for the whole family

Online bingo: Fun for the whole family

The traditional image of a bingo hall is a cracked, smoky concrete block that has somehow stayed rooted in the 70s, oblivious to the world around it. But the world of online Bingo has, in fact, revolutionised the game’s image, and thanks to the likes of Tasty Bingo you can even play along with the whole family.

Put the duster down! It’s time.to get yourself a cleaner!

Put the duster down! It’s time.to get yourself a cleaner!

A few months ago the Coalition government promised to help working mums by subsidising the cost of getting a cleaner. It sounds propesterous when so many families are struggling to keep a roof over their heads – and worse, feed themselves.

But keeping a clean home does have its benefits. It can have such a huge impact on wellbeing, bring a sense of calm and order into the home.