Why Get a Granny Flat

Disclosure: This is a collaborative post. At some point, you may have joked with your parents or grandparents about a granny flat. Most of us have. While no one wants to think about getting older, and we certainly don’t want to reach the point where our parents are no longer able to live alone, at some point, it becomes our turn to take care of them. You might not like the idea of your parents moving into your family home, but adding a granny flat, either to some spare land or with an extension to your home, can be the…

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You’re As Cold As Ice, But Are You Willing To Sacrifice These Freezer Cleaning Benefits?

Disclosure: This is a collaborative post. Freezers are, without a doubt, the kitchen appliances that most often come to the rescue for busy mums. The ability to freeze batch-cooked meals, alone, makes this expense more than worthwhile. Love it as we may, however, many mums are guilty of letting their freezers reach breaking point. And, the results can prove catastrophic, as you’ll already know if you’re guilty of doing the same. The simple fact is that, just like every other device in, our freezers deserve a little love and attention once in a while. In fact, you may find that…

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Things They Don’t Tell You About Motherhood…But You Need To Know

Disclosure: This is a collaborative post. As a first time parent, every single person who has had a child in your life will give you advice. Some of it will be valuable (most of the time) and some of it will be outdated and not in line with the research of today. You will feel overwhelmed and awed at the advice given to you before you have your first baby, and it’s easy to get swept up in the feeling of drowning that comes with being a new parent. It’s scary and exhausting: you’re about to be hit by a…

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Seven Fitness Tips For Busy Mums

Disclosure: This is a collaborative post. Life as a mum can be very busy, with a lot of demands on your time no matter how old your children are. Finding the time to do much of anything for yourself can be a real challenge, and that includes finding the time to exercise. Taking care of yourself is important for anyone, but keeping fit will give you the energy to keep to with your children and sets a good example for them to see you taking your health and fitness seriously. If you’re struggling to fit a workout in around the…

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4 Clever Tactics That Will Make Your Home Renovation Run Smoothly

Disclosure: This is a collaborative post. There is no doubt that home renovations can be a stressful time. However, you will be happy to discover that there are some tactics you can use to ensure your renovation goes as smoothly as possible. Read on to find out what they are.  Create a schedule of work.  First of all, when it comes to home renovations, being organised and retaining some semblance of control can make all the difference. Of course, to be able to do this, you need to have some idea of what order things are meant to happen.  Image…

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