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In a small bedroom, it can be difficult to find enough storage space for all of your belongings, let alone find room to store toys. If your child’s bedroom is cluttered with toys, here are 10 creative toy storage ideas to help you organise your space.Toy chestA toy chest can be a great way to store large items or multiple items in one place. There are a few things to keep in mind when choosing a toy box for your child’s room. First, you will want to make sure that the toy box is the right size f …

Encourage CreativityIt is important to encourage creativity in children from a young age. A child’s bedroom is the perfect place to start encouraging this quality. We have listed our top 5 methods below:Themed bedroomsWhile many children prefer having a say in how their bedroom is decorated, there are some cases where a parent may want to take charge and create a space that promotes creativity. Themed bedrooms are a super way to do this, as they can be designed around any number of interests and …

It doesn’t have to cost a fortune to create a fun, functional and stylish space for your child. With a little imagination and some advice from experts, you can easily decorate your child’s bedroom on a budget. Here are 10 tips to get you started:Get creative with paintOne of the best ways to give a children’s bedroom a facelift is with a fresh coat of paint. You can go wild with colour, or opt for a more subdued look. If you’re not sure how to get started, try looking for inspiration online or i …

In this article, we wanted to make you aware of the top five cabin beds to buy for your child’s bedroom. There are more cabin beds available than you may think. We have chosen five of the best ones and reviewed them for you.What is a cabin bed and what are the benefits A cabin bed is a variation on the traditional bed, where a platform is raised high off the ground so that it can be reached by standing. There are a variety of cabin beds available, but they are typically designed for children, p …

There seems to be no middle ground with teens. They have the ability to stay up all night chatting with their friends or playing video games, but then trying to wake them in the morning is like trying to wake the dead. Furthermore, they can be grumpy or sullen during the day that seems to indicate that they are not getting adequate sleep yet when night-time falls they get their second wind. So it begs the question, how much sleep does a teenager need and how can you help to ensure the sleep they …

The weather is getting warmer, the sun is coming out and the days are getting longer. The gardens are buzzing with bees and awash with vibrant colours, it can only mean one thing. Spring has sprung! Here are 10 things to look forward to in springtime. Blowing a dandelion clock in the sunshineBeautiful daffodilsThe daffodils are in full swing and brightening up gardens and park lands across the country. Did you know that daffodils were brought to Britain by the Romans and are the national fl …

Have you been thinking about getting a small double bed but have some questions about how to do this? We are here to help with this handy guide to choosing the best sized bed for your child. Our Tweedle small double bedWhat is the difference between a single, small double and standard double bed?A UK standard single bed has a mattress measuring 90cm by 190cm and is the most popular children’s bed. The size of the bed itself depends on the headboard and footboard design and therefore will vary …

Pocket money can be a great way for teaching children the basics of managing money, teaching them to budget and save for items they want. However, how much pocket money you give, what age they receive it and whether you give it at all, totally depends on your family circumstances and values.Pocket money 101Giving children pocket money helps them start learning about the value of money and simple money management. Children can learn that they need to save for items and that they cannot have it un …

Christmas is around the corner and we would like to share some of our favourite family Christmas activities that never fail to make us feel all festive and warm inside. Take a look at our top 10! 1. Read a Christmas story together 📖 The cosiest activity is snuggling up together under a blanket reading a festive book. Check out our blog recommending Christmas books for the season for inspiration. We love reading Christmas books throughout December and our household tradition is al …

We are all really hoping that this year can be a bit more sociable than Christmas 2020. We are overdue some glad tidings and spending quality time with our family and friends has to be top of the list. On the flip side, this means that visitors need to be fed, housed and entertained. If like many of us, you have almost forgotten what it takes to host a festive gathering, here are a few tips to get the house ready and to ensure a stress-free time is had by all. Do you have more people staying …