It is really nice to come across something that actually works–it seems like it doesn’t happen very often, so I thought I would share it with you when it did.  The other day my son was coloring, with markers, on the couch, and we ended up with a thick dark marker line across the upholstery.  [...]

Or ice day, as the case may be.  Where I live, we get very little snow, but a ton of ice.  The effect is the same, though–5 people stuck in the same house together for 72 hours or more.  Usually we consider it a nice, roomy house, but on these days, it starts to feel a [...]

The summer holidays are swiftly approaching and it’s the perfect time to organise your children’s time off. And to build in some time for yourself to ensure you find the perfect balance between spending enjoyable quality time with family while finding time to yourself to enjoy a relaxing break. Whether you need to spend time [...]

With many of the kids and the kids at heart eagerly anticipating the sequel to Disney Pixar’s Cars, many parents may want to be on guard for the upcoming Cars 2. Being among the people who have already seen the screeners of the much awaited sequel, the scenes may be a bit too violent in [...]

After having a child, your whole approach to dating can change. Firstly, it’s difficult enough to find the time for a love life amongst all of the new demands on your time. Secondly, children can be a great confidence-killer – being a parent doesn’t exactly make you feel attractive, especially for women experiencing the physical [...]