It's exciting to expect a new baby, and while you won't be using their bedroom for them to sleep in for at least six months, it can still make you feel more organised if you have it ready for them to move into. The baby's bedroom can be used for playtime, feeding time and changing before then, so it will help you to get it ready for the big moving in day. You want to have a bedroom for your baby ...
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Productivity tips for freelancers
I love being a freelancer but being your own boss and juggling work life and family life can be difficult and overwhelming. And whenever I feel overwhelmed, my productivity suffers. Pallmallestates.co.uk have created the infographic at the bottom of the post to help you with some tips and tricks but I've also had a chat with some of my freelancer buddies to share with you their top productivity ...
Having a Baby Doesn’t Mean You Stop Living: 5 top tips for new parents
Now, there’s no way to pretend that a new baby won’t dominate your life. He or she absolutely will, and there’s little you can do about that! For the most part, it’ll be a great journey that you go on together. However, there’ll be that other side of you, the one that worries you’re losing control of your life. The important thing here is to remember that just because you have a child doesn’t mean ...
3 simple ways to save time in the morning
Unless you’re one of those freakish early risers who naturally bounce out of bed at 6 am ready to take on the day, mornings are the absolute worst. Organising packed lunches, waking up reluctant teenagers, hunting down stray school ties and homework, walking the dog – there’s just too much to do and nowhere near enough time to accomplish it all. Normally, only a continuous supply of coffee and ...
Have a stress-free morning by doing these 5 things before bedtime
I'm a notorious night owl and I'd always rather potter around until the middle of the night than get up early. To make sure that I can sleep a little longer and have a stress-free morning, I have a little pre-bedtime routine going. As mums are always in need of some extra sleep, I thought I'd share my top 5 things to do before bedtime so that you too can have a stress-free morning. 5 things to ...
5 Steps to Help You Create a Hassle-Free Home
Do you find yourself wasting time in the morning looking for your keys (which you later find buried under a pile of unfolded laundry)? Are you always struggling with overdue payments because you forgot a bill or two? Do you invent excuses to keep people from coming into your home because you're embarrassed by the untidy disaster that they will see? If so, you may need to reorganise your space and ...