Tips for creating a cosy children’s bedroom

With autumn fast approaching, your kids will be spending more and more time indoors. Transitioning to indoor life isn’t always easy for children, especially after finally breaking out of pandemic bubbles. That’s why now is a great time to make your child’s bedroom as inviting and cosy as possible. Turn their bedroom into somewhere they can’t wait to spend their time. Not only will this make transitioning indoors all the more easier for your kids but it’ll make evenings all the more peaceful for you!

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Managing your child’s homework schedule

Whether your child needs to practice their weekly spellings or start a bigger project, finding the time to sit down and help them with their homework in the evenings can be tough. After a busy day, the last thing you want is to deal with tantrums over maths equations – we’ve all been there. As your child gets older, their pile of work will only grow. It’s good to get into a homework routine early on to avoid late hand-ins. Find out how to manage your child’s homework schedule and this dreaded task will become (dare we say) easy!

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Easy school lunch box hacks

With the new school year approaching, the buzz around ‘back to school’ is ramping up. You may be feeling overwhelmed by the checklist of things to do before the start of September – from buying new school shoes to making sure they’ve got the right stationery sets. Don’t stress, we’re here to help tick lunch box prep off your to-do list. Follow our easy school lunch box hacks and this next school year will be a breeze!

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How to create an at-home allotment

Next week marks National Allotments Week. Whilst tending to and nurturing an allotment holds countless benefits, not everyone can afford the price tag that comes along with one. But fear not – if you are lucky enough to have some outdoor space, or even just a window sill, there’s nothing stopping you from experiencing the benefits of growing your own produce for yourself. So, how do you create an at-home allotment? Here are some simple steps to get you started.

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Best cheap and free things to do with the whole family this summer

The summer holidays are officially upon us. Whilst the kids will be eagerly looking forward to six weeks of freedom, parents everywhere may be inwardly panicking about how on earth to keep the boredom at bay. Another worry during the school holidays is how to keep on top of spending. Getting the family out of the house often results in an ice cream here and a bag of sweets there. The pennies can very quickly add up.

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The application process demystified

The thought of filling out a loan application can feel a bit like a puzzle sometimes. You may be unsure what questions you’ll have to answer or how the process works. To help take the mystery out of applying for a loan with us, we’ve put together some handy info answering a few of your most frequently asked questions. We’ll have you kicking back with a cuppa in no time!The application process demystified

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What is a soft credit search?

Applying for a loan or credit can feel like a daunting task. You may not be sure how the process works, whether you’ll be accepted, or the potential impact it could have on your credit score. That’s where a soft credit search can help you make a more informed decision without the added worry. It’s natural to be cautious, and sensible to arm yourself with all the facts before diving in. We’ve put together some answers to help demystify the process and make using our soft search tool a little easier.

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Craft your own spa inspired Christmas gifts

Whether it’s finding the time while the kids are huddled under blankets watching their favourite Christmas films or tucked up in bed worn out from the days’ activities, we all need our downtime. That good old saying of needing to put your feet up springs to mind, and we all need that occasionally, right?

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What can you do if you need to get furniture for your living room and you have poor store credit?

When you have poor store credit, buying the things you need on finance can be a nightmare. Whilst you know that you can afford to pay the amounts back in monthly or weekly installments, often the banks or lenders don’t trust you because of your credit rating. This can be a real issue when you need essential items like living room furniture, so how can you get around the issue of poor store? We’re taking a look at what you can do if you need to get furniture but have poor store credit, to help you buy the living room essentials you need.

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3 Ways to Improve Your Credit Rating

Improve your credit rating with these top tips! Having a good credit score can be really important in adult life as they assist you in getting loans. Loans are really important to most big purchases in life – be it a house, a car or a mobile phone, so it’s crucial that you understand your credit rating. But what can you do if your credit rating isn’t as good as it could be?

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