Secondhand baby clothes and equipment – are they safe? When our eldest was born, I laughed when people suggested I buy secondhand anything for my precious firstborn. Fast forward a few years and it’s nearly a full-time job buying and selling off our unwanted clothes and equipment! The secondhand market for baby items is a minefield. OnceContinue reading “How to safely buy secondhand clothes for baby.”
Category Archives: New Mum
How to Survive Unpaid Maternity Leave
Why am I getting unpaid maternity leave? SO you’ve read the HR policies and found out that you only qualify for unpaid maternity leave… You’ll be thinking how difficult it can be to plan a maternity leave with very little money and still have the experience of that time off with your baby. Here areContinue reading “How to Survive Unpaid Maternity Leave”
How to Create A Working Mum Routine
Tips for a good working mum routine Returning to work after you have had a baby? Then you’ll be looking for tips on how you can get yourself and the baby out of the door (and back again) in one piece. Here are 10 practical things you can do to get your working mum routineContinue reading “How to Create A Working Mum Routine”
You Can Create A Stylish Baby Room On A Budget. Here’s How…
Want to set up your baby room on a budget? Then you’ll know how difficult it can be to create a stylish looking space that has the features and storage you need. Here are 10 clever ideas for setting up your baby’s room that won’t break the bank. Tip 1 – Make a list ofContinue reading “You Can Create A Stylish Baby Room On A Budget. Here’s How…”
Should You Start Maternity Leave Early If You Work in an Office?
When Can I Go On Maternity Leave? Tired of sitting down all day and waiting for the baby to come? If you work in an office it can be tempting to start maternity leave early. This can be true for many, even when there are no health reasons telling you to. Long commutes, uncomfortable workingContinue reading “Should You Start Maternity Leave Early If You Work in an Office?”
How to survive Maternity Leave when you are used to a high salary
How to Survive Maternity Leave Financially How to Survive Maternity Leave financially. One of the biggest challenges, when you are used to a high salary, is that Maternity Pay doesn’t even come close to what you are used to earning. Even if your employer pays you more than Statutory Maternity Pay, it’s still not goingContinue reading “How to survive Maternity Leave when you are used to a high salary”
The Surprising Reasons Not to Buy Lots for Your Baby
One of the biggest challenges with having a baby is knowing what to buy for your baby’s nursery. Most lists and planners out there are provided by baby retailers just trying to sell you stuff all the time. They don’t narrow down what you really need. It’s easy to get caught up in the excitement ofContinue reading “The Surprising Reasons Not to Buy Lots for Your Baby”
How to Save Money for Maternity Leave
Have you been wondering how to save money for maternity leave? Everyone is probably nagging you at the moment about making sure you have enough money and making sure you understand how long you safely have off work. If so, you’ll love this blog post: How to Save Money for Maternity Leave. In it you’llContinue reading “How to Save Money for Maternity Leave”
How Long Can I Have for Maternity Leave?
5 Questions to Ask Yourself Deciding how long you should have for Maternity Leave is up there with some of the most important decisions you will make in your life. Balancing up between staying with your family and making sure there is a decent income to support them is tough! This article is perfect forContinue reading “How Long Can I Have for Maternity Leave?”
10 Ways to Get Your Maternity Pay to Last Longer
Maternity Leave in the UK is one of the lowest paid maternity leave periods in the world. So you have already started maternity leave and you haven’t had the chance to take a look at your finances? If you haven’t had the chance to look at this article, it’s a good place to start. ItContinue reading “10 Ways to Get Your Maternity Pay to Last Longer”