Payday loans get some pretty bad press in the UK. Despite this, it’s a booming industry. So clearly, these short term loans serve a purpose. Now, we’re not financial advisers and, if you’re struggling for cash, then we’d always recommend you get some professional advice. But if you’re considering a payday loan, we’ve done some […]
When I had my first child, I soon found I’d bought a lot of “essentials,” that actually were not that essential at all. But one thing I bought that I used time and time again was the thermometer. Yes, I admit it. I went through a phase of constantly thinking my first born son had […]
Balance bikes are a superb option for toddlers and children not yet able to ride a pedal bike without stabilisers. For us, a balance bike was the natural upgrade for our son when he was just under 2 years old and had outgrown his Scuttlebug. Prices of balance bikes for toddlers range from a few […]
I absolutely love Alton Towers, particularly when you time your visit for one of those quiet term time days when you don’t have to queue for hours for the big rides! It’s not as much fun when you spend ten times as much time lining up as you do enjoying the rides. But that’s my […]
Apple’s army of dedicated fans rush to preorder new iPhones every single year and part with hundreds upon hundreds of pounds to have their hands on the newest phone as quickly as possible. What that means is that there are a lot of unloved one and two year old devices out there in perfectly good […]
The Amazon Kindle Fire Kids’ edition has proven popular with parents who want to enable their child to have a tablet but ensure it’s educational, productive and controlled. As well as being bright and durable, the Fire Kids’ comes with various parental controls and functions. Parents can set learning goals or a required series of […]
A brand new car is an expensive indulgence and it could lose a third of its value in the first year of ownership. That’s why so many drivers make the decision to buy used cars. It can be a huge money saving to buy a car even a couple of years old rather than buying […]
Grobags are quite literally a sleep saver for me. Having had two babies who both like to kick the covers off themselves and then wake up cold and complain, something to stop them doing so is amazing. I discovered Grobags when my eldest was a newborn and had him in them until he was 18 […]
There are some prams out there that are more expensive than my first car was. Seriously. And then there’s the cot, Moses Basket, baby carrier, sling, changing unit, mat, all the toys they’ll probably never play with and clothes they’ll probably only fit into for about a nanosecond. Babies are expensive. And the sentimental amongst […]
This is why I never stay in hotels when holidaying in the UK with family. Aside from the fact that having young children and two adults one small room is hard work to say the least, you just get so much more for your money if you rent holiday homes. Take a look at this […]
