It is no secret that looking great comes at an expense. But what if you love fashion but do not have all the extra cash to spend on shopping? You could opt to either shop less or shop cheaper. Either of these two can help you stay within your planned budget while looking ravishing at the same time. It is often a hard task to choose what…

When I was growing up my mother took whatever chance she could to make memories for me and my siblings. It might be surprising us with homemade cupcakes when we got home from school or having arts and crafts projects on hand when we claimed to be bored during long, hot Southern summers. As moms, making memories with our children can stick with…

The proper management of family resources is necessary in order to ensure that the family’s needs are met at all times.

While everyone in the family has their part in ensuring that the family’s resources are used wisely, it is usually moms who have the biggest role to play. Moms must consider all…

In the 21st century “TV” refers to far more than just television programs; there are now DVDs, video games, streaming services and much more besides. Nor are television sets the only form of screen technology that children are exposed to on a regular basis, with the…

The NHS has been facing ever-increasing pressures in recent years, with slashed budgets, staff shortages and lack of resources taking its toll on the quality of care. One of the many ways we commonly see the impact of these pressures is in waiting times for GP appointments; one study found that in…

The day you’ve dreamed of for years has finally arrived! Your little girl is all grown up and has chosen a partner to start her life with, and you are officially a MoB -- Mother of the Bride! While congratulatory remarks are appropriate at this juncture, so are a few caveats for your new role. If you’ve recently donned a MoB hat, you…

This one is as simple as crowdfunding your honeymoon. It might sound strange at first, but do you really need another blender or set of dinner plates? Instead of having your guests purchase a bunch of things you’ll end up trying to return anyway, why not let them chip in for your romantic getaway?

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With Spring arriving it is time to start Spring Cleaning your house. With the recent snow, you and your family most likely tracked in dirt and mud throughout your home. Now that Spring is arriving, it is time to clean up your carpets…

Learning that you are pregnant can be one of the most joyous occasions in a woman’s life. As many of us know pregnancy can happen spontaneously or after much trying.  Regardless of how a woman becomes pregnant, it is vitally important for her to know when she becomes pregnant in order for her to get the best medical care she can when going to…