Many of us tend to have more hectic social schedules in the summer. Wedding season is in full swing, it’s that time of year when people like to host parties and gatherings and there are all kinds of balls, festivals and special events going on. Some people love to get glammed up, but for others, the idea of shopping for an outfit for an occasion fills them with dread. If you don’t know what to wear for a wedding, or you’ve been invited to a party and you haven’t got an outfit yet, here are some top tips to take the stress out of shopping. 

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Check the invitation

The first thing to do when you’re considering what to wear for a special occasion is to check the invitation. Look for information about the dress code and see if there is a theme. Many couples specify a dress code for a wedding, for example, and there may be a theme if you’re going to a birthday party or a charity ball. If there isn’t any information, it’s a good idea to get in touch with friends, colleagues and family members who are also attending to see what they are wearing. 

Embrace the opportunity to dress up

Most of us don’t wear floor-length gowns, sequinned skirts or fabulous co-ords every weekend. If you’re going to an event, and the dress code encourages dressing up, embrace the opportunity. Look for stunning party dresses, get creative with accessories, or break the mould and wear something unique. Run with the theme and have fun choosing pieces and putting an ensemble together. 

Be open to ideas

Many of us will follow fashion rules or traditions when dressing for a special occasion, but it’s always beneficial to be open to ideas. If you’re going to a wedding, you might automatically think that you need to wear a dress and a hat, but if there’s no dress code, you can afford to explore other options. Perhaps you’d prefer to wear a skirt and top, a tailored suit, or a chic, smart jumpsuit, for example? Visit shops, have a look online and don’t be afraid to try pieces that don’t necessarily fit within the traditional template for occasion dressing. Experiment with colours and styles and see how you feel when you look in the mirror. It’s essential to feel happy, comfortable and confident in your outfit. This will ensure that you enjoy the day or evening as much as possible. 

Prioritise style and comfort

We all want to look a million dollars when we go to an event, but it’s also crucial to think about comfort. You don’t want to be pulling at your dress all evening or struggling to walk in your shoes after five minutes. Choose pieces that fit you perfectly, consider the venue and the weather and opt for materials that are comfortable. If you want to wear heels, but you’re conscious of your feet hurting, go for a wedge or a block-heeled sandal, or take a pair of flats to change into later. 

Summer is upon us, and many of us are looking forward to attending events and celebrating special occasions. If you’re on the hunt for the perfect outfit, it’s an excellent idea to make shopping as fun and stress-free as possible. Check the invitation for information, embrace the opportunity to dress up and be open to trying different looks. Remember to think about comfort, as well as style. 

Being a mother doesn’t require you to leave behind the fashionable dresses and heels you loved before, nor letting motherhood take away your beauty; embrace motherhood by investing in flattering clothing to enhance your confidence and beauty. Being a yummy Mommy means celebrating womanhood at every stage in life so let’s join forces and get you feeling fabulous once more.

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Start Glamorous 

It all begins with makeup! There are numerous looks that will complement your new lifestyle and help make you shine; whether that means subtle lip gloss or going for bolder hues is up to you – everything depends on you! A smokey eye, false lashes, bronzer and blush can work wonders in helping you feel beautiful and secure about yourself.

Dress to Impress

No matter if it is a day at the park or an evening out, dressing in something flattering and fashionable should always be part of your plan when heading out with your child. Bright colours, fitted dresses, stylish trousers, jumpsuits or maxi skirts – there is no reason to compromise style for comfort! With so many choices out there today.

Pamper Yourself

Don’t forget that taking care of yourself is just as important! Treat yourself every now and then by treating yourself to some well-deserved pampering; whether that be getting your nails done, enjoying your favourite drink at a cafe, or shopping for new clothing – whatever brings the greatest sense of pleasure can only serve to refresh and restore you.

Focus on Feeling Good

Remember to nurture the inside. Keep connected to yourself by engaging in activities that make you feel good – anything from starting a workout routine, meditation or yoga practice, reading an inspiring book – anything to keep your inner goddess active and vibrant!

Make New Friends

Part of being a mommy means finding and connecting with other mothers. There are plenty of like-minded ladies in parenting groups, mommy-and-me classes or online communities. Don’t be intimidated by meeting new people – having someone to talk to and share stories can help keep you positive while facing all the challenges associated with motherhood.

Add Accessories

Don’t underestimate the power of accessories! Get stylish jewellery pieces, scarves and handbags that can add something extra special to your look and set you apart from other mommies in a crowd.

Smile

Confidence and beauty starts within. Learn to love yourself and your body; embrace every experience as part of your journey and own it all the way through to becoming a joyful Yummy Mommy all around.

Have Fun

Above all else, make the most of your new lifestyle and have some fun! Parenthood may be challenging at times but don’t forget to enjoy yourself too – plan a playdate with other moms in your neighbourhood or plan a day trip with your little one – remembering that being a Yummy Mommy means balancing motherhood while keeping your own style and sense of humour intact is part of being successful mother.

Enjoy being a Yummy Mommy while also looking fabulous on this journey of motherhood! Don’t shy away from taking full ownership! Being a Yummy Mommy doesn’t just involve looking good – but also about feeling great from within and out! Enjoy motherhood’s journey while remaining fashionable along the way!

Your child should have a diet high in fruit and veggies, complex carbohydrates and protein. They should also be thoroughly hydrated and happy to eat the balanced diet that you give them. The best way to do that? Introducing them to good food as early as allowed! 

Children aren’t always the easiest to feed; they’ll turn their noses up at green foods and new foods, old foods and weird foods. It’s up to you as a parent to make sure that their introduction to food is as good as the time you go to bake these peanut butter chocolate chip cookies for snacks. It should be gentle, easy and go down deliciously – much like the cookies! So, with this in mind, here are some handy tips to help you to get your kids eating better.

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1. Always keep fruit visible. A fruit bowl or two is going to help you to keep fruit visible to your kids through the day. Every morning, get the fruit from the refrigerator and arrange it in a way that looks appealing and eye-catching to children. Sure, crisps are a nice addition to their snack repertoire, but keeping fruit available is a great idea. Children love to graze and giving them the chance to grab food as they get hungry will help!
2. Teach them to stop when they’re full. If you want to make sure that your children have a good relationship with food, you have to ensure that they understand when to start and stop the food they’re eating. Teaching them to ‘just eat up’ is going to teach them to go beyond their fullness levels and they will stop recognising when they are done. This can cause confusion and skew their relationship with food!
3. Get them to cook with you! Children LOVE to get involved and as curious as they are, they’ll be excited to cook with you when they can. If you give your children some control over the menu, they’ll be excited to learn about how their veggies make them feel good on the inside, and they’ll be even more excited to help you to prepare and cook them. It’s a good idea if you want to show your children that while you are in charge of the shopping and cooking, they have a valid and appreciated opinion.
4. Listen. One of the worst things that you can do is ignore taste or texture preferences. Food fear is very real and you don’t have to open that door with your children. If you ensure that you listen to them when they are telling you about their preferences they will always trust that you will do for them what they need.
5. Keep persisting. It takes at least ten tries for children to fall in love with a new food and while they may not like the idea of trying something they don’t like, the key phrase is ‘try it if you like’ and leave that fearful food on their plate. If they try it, great, and if not, great.

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One of the toughest life choices is choosing a career. Most of us have dreamed of being a firefighter or engaging in some form of heroics but gradually we start to feel more intimidated by the prospect. This is why, if your child wants to choose a career, we must give them the right guidance. Even if your child is under the age of 10 and knows what they want to do or they are approaching adulthood quickly, here are a few ways we can help our children choose a career.

Utilising Their Existing Skills

Sometimes our children don’t know what they want to do, which is absolutely fine. There is no rush to get the ideal career. This is why it might be of benefit to help your child understand the things they are skilled at in school and what careers are logical fits. If your children are supremely skilled in maths and science, engineering is an amazing career choice and you can easily find out more information about engineering and how maths and science are integral to them. It sounds simple, but using the skills that come naturally to you can make for a very fulfilling career path.

Researching Each Option

The imagination of a child never measures up to the reality. If your child wants to become a firefighter because they’ve seen it on TV you need to give them the complete picture. Researching this type of career by taking them down to the local fire station can help them to form a better picture of whether this is an ideal career choice. It could also help them to work harder in school. For example, if your child wants to be an astronaut, rather than saying this is completely out of the question, it could be the motivation they need to work harder than ever before.

Keeping Our Minds Open

One of the major issues we all have as parents is thinking that our child wants to do something that may not be a viable career choice. A very good example is being a YouTuber. There are so many kids under the age of 10 who want to be YouTubers when they grow up, but rather than thinking that is not a “real job,” it is, effectively, being a content creator and working in marketing at the same time. Giving your child the tools to be able to set up a YouTube channel could eventually result in a career where they work freelance in the entertainment industry.

Thinking About What Will Be in Demand

We want to encourage our children to do something they love but it might be worth thinking about the careers that are going to be dead in the water in a few years’ time. Because of artificial intelligence seemingly taking over certain roles, you could benefit from giving your child and nudge in the right direction earlier on, for example, in healthcare services.

We all had dreams as children that we wanted to do something worthwhile that we cared about. It’s important that we don’t quash our children’s spirit and give them as much support as possible so they can choose a career that doesn’t just suit them, but actually gives them meaning to life.

Keeping your kids safe while playing outdoors is important because unlike a few decades ago, there do seem to be more dangers out there. Being well informed and taking precautions are two ways to help prevent nightmares from happening and injuries being caused.

While you should be mindful of what’s out there, this shouldn’t stop your children from being able to enjoy the great outdoors in all its glory. With that being said, here are some helpful tips that will keep your kids safe when playing outside.

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Remind them of stranger danger

It’s a classic saying but stranger danger is something that all children should be taught. At the end of the day, while we’d like to believe we can trust in those we don’t know, that’s not the reality. We don’t know who we’re within walking distance of and when it comes to children, they’re the ones that are most vulnerable.

Be sure to teach your children to not get in a car with a stranger or be led away by someone they don’t know.

By providing them with this information, they’ll be less likely to make the potentially life-endangering mistake of going away with someone that could harm them.

Ensure they have a playmate with them at all times

When playing outdoors, a child should always have a playmate, especially if you’re not around to observe them. By having a playmate, they’re less likely to be targeted, and should they get into trouble, the other playmate can get in touch with an adult.

It provides peace of mind that your little one is at least with someone else, rather than playing out on their own with no one around them.

Always try to ensure you’re outside with them

Where possible, you should try and be available nearby or outside to observe them playing. This is an absolute must when they’re young but as they get older, they’ll become more responsible and wary of the world around them.

By being outside, you too can get involved with anything they’re doing and get some much-needed fresh air.

Make sure they are safe when on a bike or scooter

When it comes to keeping your kids safe, it’s important to take good care of them when they’re on their three wheel scooter or bike. Make sure they have a proper helmet on their head and they are wearing any elbow or knee pads, should they be required.

Teach them to play safely and to not go too fast on the bike or scooter when out playing.

Apply SPF to any exposed skin

To help with keeping them safe and healthy, always ensure some SPF has been applied to their exposed skin. Whether it’s the height of summer or the autumn sunshine, there are UV rays shining through every day, so it’s important to always wear an SPF. Keep a bottle on the side by the front/back door for easy application.

Keeping your kids when playing outdoors is important and with these tips, you’ll ensure your kids are safe at all times. 

As a parent, you will have thought about whether or not to buy a pet for your family. There are upsides and downsides, it’s true. The question is, whether or not the advantages ultimately outweigh the disadvantages. This post focuses on how pets can teach responsibility to children of all ages, and why that makes them a great addition to any home.  

Pets Ownership Has Valuable Admin Lessons 

There is some admin attached to pet ownership that is great to get the kids involved with. As a parent, it’s great to be able to teach about financial management and responsibilities in a positive, memorable way, and getting a pet is the perfect arena to do so. What are the key admin areas to explore together? 

Insurance 

All responsible pet owners take out insurance, especially for bigger animals like cats and dogs. Sitting down together and looking at pet insurance comparison options is a great channel for showing the various ins and outs of ownership and the type of things they will need to do when they are adults too. Use a pet insurance comparison site and let them fill in the details as you go along.  

Vets 

Getting your pet set up at the vet and scheduling the first appointment is a milestone moment. Let your kids take the lead in researching and choosing the best establishment for their treasured companion, and they can even learn phone skills here too.  

Budgeting 

There will be a lot to budget for with a new pet. Food has to be bought, insurance must be paid and there are ongoing costs like flea and worm subscriptions too. Show your kids the budget and how to work it, and they can be actively involved in managing this aspect of your financial life. There are always benefits to teaching kids about money from an early age.  

Positive Grooming Habits 

Looking after pets with coats, like rabbits or dogs, means there will be grooming involved. Your children will come to understand the need for gentleness and how to look after something by being involved in the hygiene routine of the family animal. It may even inspire them to create their own welfare schedule too! 

Empathy Lessons 

There is no better way to teach empathy than through the love of an animal. The children will see the world through a different pair of eyes as they create a long-lasting bond with their pets. This teaches amazing empathy skills across a wide scope that they will take with them all through life.  

Feeding  

Just like regular grooming is a necessity, so is a good feeding schedule. With help and guidance, children can establish a fantastic sense of responsibility by being in charge of filling, washing, and stock monitoring the animal food. Their job could involve letting you know when new food needs to be bought and adjusting the amounts as the pet grows up alongside them! 

Responsibility is a big task for a child. As they grow, they will need real-life lessons that guide them into being able to look after themselves when they become independent. Pets are the perfect channel to do just that.