Do you ever sit and reflect on what it would be like to work in another country.  I imagine many of us sit a ponder living a life in the sun but what about the practicalities?  Do you know what salaries or parental leave rights are like in other countries?  You may be surprised at the findings and they have been compared in this cool infographic. I imagine for many it could be a surprise to learn about the work practices of other countries. … [Read more...]

I have set myself a goal. I plan to have Chloe pretty independent and able to cope with uni life before she gets there.  There is a reason for that as she doesn't have common sense in bucketfuls.  This is the girl who thought a shop till would tell her the exact change to give a customer.  I gently pointed out that the till does do just that.  Her serious face and voice informed me that 'no, it doesn't.  It tells you the amount but not the exact … [Read more...]

If you have dry or frizzy hair, you’ll know exactly how hard it can be to manage it sometimes. Managing dry hair can be frustrating, especially if running a brush through it does nothing but make it even worse, and you don’t want to go out and spend loads on an expensive hair salon treatment or haircare products to make it easier to style. Thankfully, managing dry, frizzy hair doesn’t always mean breaking the bank. We’ve put together some top … [Read more...]

There’s nothing like flowers when it comes to infusing vitality and fun to any living space. It gives your living room a personal touch and brings undeniable ambiance in the room. Favourites like fresh tulips, lilies, carnations, roses and natives are good choices as living room table centrepiece flower decorations. Whatever the breed of flower you choose, their presence in the living room is necessary, because fresh flowers emphasise the … [Read more...]

My eldest had her prom last night, after months of revision and exams it was finally the night to let their hair down - or more rightly have their hair put up! It was a wonderful evening and she looked a million dollars with her lovely friends.  It was a contrast to the day she started school.  When I was leaving school there was no prom, I remember the prefects had a small gathering in a classroom but that was it.  I like that they have … [Read more...]

There is not much cuter than asking young children how much something costs and listening to there very random answers!  Have you ever discussed how much they think things like a house or a car cost?  We are very open about the cost of things with the children which I think is very important for teaching them about the value of money.  With my 12 year old we were only recently discussing the cost of rent or a mortgage and were discussing the … [Read more...]

It’s often suggested that stress and hair loss are connected, but is there actually any truth to this claim? If you’re wondering what lies behind your thinning locks, keep reading. Here, we take a look at the science behind hair loss to help you get to the heart of the matter. Most cases are genetic The fact is, the majority of cases of hair loss are triggered by genetic factors. For instance, male-pattern baldness often starts when … [Read more...]

Wow - I only went and did it again!  Thank you to everyone who nominated Mums savvy savings in the Thrifty category.  My little blog has made it too the final voting stages which culminates with a red carpet event in London. Therefore I am going to ask for YOU to vote for me one more time this year!  You can vote using THIS LINK it is a quick and simple process just select Mums Savvy Savings for the thrifty category.  I am sharing this … [Read more...]