Living a long fulfilling life is considered one of the joys of life. You get to see your children become fully functioning, independent adults, hopefully changing the world. Then, there’s the grandchildren who can be a complete joy to be with.  They can be the recipients of your elderly wisdom and insights. More importantly, you…

Pexels – CCO Licence   As parents, we all want the best for our children; we want them to be healthy, happy, and to be able to get the best start possible for their future lives. However, whilst we may wish the very best for them, there will be times when it seems that our…

As our elderly parents move into their retirements, children need to remember to provide them with the care they need. For many elderly adults, retirement means a new scheduled time to take medications, visit the doctor or receive hearing aid care advice. Carefully follow doctor's orders and consult medical professionals as needed. It can also be…

All Moms feel the pressure to be the best Mom ever, especially if you’re comparing yourself to parents on Instagram or the best Mommy bloggers. In reality, nobody is the kind of parent you see on the internet, and everyone has days when parenting is tough. However, there are some tricks you can use to…

In an age where 77% of people wish to live more sustainably, it’s hardly surprising that we’re all thinking more about our habits. At home, especially, years of being told to turn off the lights and unplug appliances have seen most of us adopting these behaviours as a standard part of our routines.    However,…

Has your old car given up the ghost, or do you have a rental agreement drawing to a close soon? If you’re on the hunt for a replacement vehicle, here are some top tips to make finding a new family car more affordable.    Used versus new When you’re looking for a car for your…

How do you teach your ten-year-old about money? There are a lot of different ways to approach it, but subtlety is the key. Teaching kids at an early age about how to be responsible with money and understand its value will help them become more successful in life because they'll have a better understanding of…

Image Pexels CC0 License   While the toddler years may be infamous for tantrums and early wake-up calls from your little one, the teenage stage is something many parents dread. Teenagers get a lot of negative attention and are often accused of not listening, not following the rules, and showing little respect for everyone around…

Having a family can be pretty expensive, regardless of how many children you have, you can expect to spend over $200,000 on each until they turn 18. This doesn’t even include paying for college. As prices for utilities, groceries, housing, and luxuries go up, there need to be ways to cut costs and save money.…

The average American spends between 5 and 10 percent of their monthly income on paying electricity bills. When you think about it, that’s a lot of money. There’s so much that you could do if you had that income for other things.    Fortunately, there are a bunch of smart changes that you can make…