Hacks

10 Alternative Uses For Toothpaste That Have Nothing To Do With Your Teeth

It goes without saying, but toothpaste really is a household staple. I mean, if you learned anything from your parents, it's that brushing your teeth twice a day will keep the dentist away -  or something to that effect. But while you may have previously thought its only use lies…

The Simple Hack That Will Stop Your Tights From Ever Ripping Again

Wearing tights is a tricky business. Sure, they can look great, they're lifesavers in winter, and there's plenty of styles to chose from, but no matter how thick your buy them, there's always a pretty high risk of them ripping. Sometimes, all it takes is an innocuous catch on a chair to…

Tried And Tested Tips For Undoing Years Of Damage Done To Your Worn Cleaning Tools

Every year when January rolls around, people take stock of their lives, and more often than not, their humble abodes. After all, studies have proven that a clean home can affect your work and personal life in a positive way. But in order to give your house an effective once…

Six Clever And Timeless Ways To Repurpose Your Mom's Old Wedding Dress

The most important dress a woman will ever own is the one she wears on her wedding day. That's why so many bridezillas come out in department stores - women are keen to find a garment that will not only impress their beau, but radiate timeless beauty. After all, no…

Mom Shares Genius Hack That Will Keep Your Tiles Looking Pristine

Now that our Christmas trees have been taken down, fairy lights carefully put away, and the wrapping paper we tore off with reckless abandon taken to the landfill, many of us will be starting to think about giving our homes a spring clean. Sure, it does not quite spring yet,…

20 New (And Surprising) Things That Only Occur During Your Second Pregnancy

For many people, having a child is a right of passage. It is, after all, a part of the circle of life. And it's no secret that pregnancy is a special time. Expectant women eagerly watch their baby-to-be growing in their stomach as their body changes by the day. The…

14 Survival Techniques For Those Long Journeys With Kids

Long car journeys can be difficult at the best of times, never mind when you've got kids to entertain. To begin with, there's the problem of bladder control. If you're in a remote area, you could be left with no option but to tell your little angels to "hold it…

12 Full-Proof Ways To Keep Your Kids Entertained When You're Out For A Meal

Keeping children entertained is no mean feat. From the moment they wake up in the morning until the moment they go to sleep at night, they have an almost limitless amount of energy. So it only stands to reason that we bleary-eyed adults with our jobs and very grown-up concerns struggle to…

Ingenious Hacks For Restoring Worn Sneakers To Their Former Glory

Personally, getting a new pair of sneakers that I love is one of the best feelings there is. I mean, I'm pretty thrifty with my money, so it's not an opportunity I allow myself all that much. A lot of time and effort goes into the decision-making process over whether…

15 Ways Parents Can Save Their Money This Holiday Season

In a week's time, it'll be Christmas AKA the best holiday in the entire calendar. It's everything from indulging in your favourite food to being able to put smiles on the faces of your loved ones as they open the gift you went all out to get them (and hopefully,…

20 Pregnancy Hacks That Every Mom-To-Be Needs To Know Before They Pop

Pregnancy is one of the most exciting yet difficult times in a woman's life, regardless of whether it was planned or not. Your life changes the instant those two little lines form on a pregnancy test. And if you chose to continue with the pregnancy, the next nine months are…

15 Revolutionary Ways You Should Be Using Shampoo Around The Home

Shampoo is still a relatively modern invention and was actually first developed around the end of the 19th century. The thing is, most of us don't actually need to be using shampoo every day, according to dermatologists. The necessity for shampoo in terms of the cleanliness of your hair varies…