I wasn't really pleased when my children's grades started falling and they were not really performing to their expectations. After thorough research I decided to get them a personal tutor to see if he would turn things around. This was the best decision I ever made in my life not only did their grades improve but they also got more interested in their studies where I would not have to push them to.... {{ Continue Reading }}

Introducing a new member of the family can bring its own special requirements and challenges. If you’re having your first child, it’s unlikely your home has been designed with a baby in mind. Here are some tips for turning your love nest into a kid-safe haven. See it from their perspective Take a seat on the floor and have a look around you. You’ll be at toddler height and able to see .... {{ Continue Reading }}

A villa holiday is a great way to get away for a week or two with the family. What private villas provide is a home away from home and a chance to live as a family for the holiday without the cramped surroundings. It's also an excellent way to holiday with young children as it provides the security and ring-fenced environment a hotel cannot, or certainly not without excessive costs attached. W.... {{ Continue Reading }}

  by  John Maddin  One of my abiding memories of my Gran was her weekly trip to the bingo hall. As a small child, I used to wonder what went on when she got there – children weren’t really allowed to go as everyone liked the hall to be quiet during play. To me, playing bingo was a mysterious thing that Gran did with her friends! Of course, as I grew up I came to understand that it w.... {{ Continue Reading }}

If you have a garage, be that one of the detached Garages out there, or one that is fixed as part of your property, you probably aren't using it for its original purpose. Reminder; you are meant to be able to park your car in the garage; it's a safe and locked location to keep your car indoors. We accumulate more and more stuff each year. However, we don't accumulate more space. Do you see the pro.... {{ Continue Reading }}

One of the down sides to being a wine or beer lover is that after a while, you will probably collect a large stack of bottles that you may not know what to do with. Many companies that sell alcoholic beverages (such as Total Beverage) encourage customers to recycle their products once they've enjoyed the contents. Many people recycle these accordingly, others realise there is more that can be do.... {{ Continue Reading }}

Summer is the season where all family members of your house (including you) are likely to use appliances more intensively compared to other seasons. This can take a toll on utility bills, but there are ways to keep utility costs low by being smart and making a few lifestyle changes. You don't need to sacrifice comfort in order to save money on utility consumption. All it requires is a little th.... {{ Continue Reading }}

As the title suggests, this article is about applying a little love to your kitchen. The kitchen is after all the hub of the home and it's often where many homeowners will choose to spend the majority of their time. Hence, caring for kitchen space is crucial. Wondering how to go about this? Here are a few tips that can help you out! Organise; Invest in Storage Transforming your kitchen int.... {{ Continue Reading }}