Full time parenting is now seen as a valid option for many, but not every career woman’s capitalistic impulses fly out of the window the second their babies are born.

A legion of stay-at-home mums is forming a new economic powerhouse thanks to various work-at-home enterprises. They are joined by a new breed of entrepreneur who wishes to escape the job insecurity of corporate employment or perhaps simply see a way to get their job done better on their own.

Home is a special place. The kids grow up there, the family spends the time together, memories are made. It is a place the kids love to explore and to play in. That makes it so important to secure the home, because it is also the place where most accidents happen.

I spend a great deal of time and energy trying to save precious time and be organised. I am trying to create a smooth running and efficient household. A house where there is a place for everything: papers, toys, kid's artwork, pens/pencils, pairs of gloves, shoes, cleaning products…I hope that we can find things when we need them! In this dream household there will also be spare time to help the kids with their homework and I will have everything in the cupboard for that last minute cake bake for the school fund raiser!

If you feel stressed and have difficulty finding time for yourself in your daily schedule, then take a step back. You need to retreat from your daily worries and pamper yourself a little – then you’ll have some room to breathe and feel like a new woman. Give yourself a break from running errands, playing with and taking care of your children and trying to combine work and family, because the key to feeling better is treating yourself well - which is something that’s easy to forget when you’re going through a stressful period of time.

Mums who have to juggle family and work know only too well how stress-ridden a working mother's day can be. Fortunately, there are ways a busy mother can tame her chaotic schedule and tick all the boxes on her to-do list without breaking too much of a sweat.

1. Focus on accomplishing the task at hand. It is important for a working mum to stay focused and veer away from distractions if she wants to get everything done before turning in at night. When at the office, the only thing that should claim her attention is the task at hand. If she is trying to finish something, she should not let her mind drift; planning dinner can wait until later. Without distractions, an individual becomes more effective and will be able to complete each of her tasks on time. A clear head is needed before tackling a project so that she can finish it without hitting any snag that can delay her progress.

All the celebrations are over, the decorations are down and it is January! I always think January is hard work; it is dark, cold and I never have any money! It seems a long time until spring, seeing new plants peeping through in the garden with the promise of spring and summer to come.

When the kids are growing up there comes the day when your little monsters want to bring more little monsters home to ‘sleep over’. And often they want to bring several! Maybe now is the time to invest in a guest bed, great for family, friends and monsters alike, it is quite possibly one of the most practical yet versatile items of furniture in the home.

The human body consists of 60-70% water. The body loses water all the time through its normal processes: urination, sweating, and breathing. Water is needed for many bodily functions, including digestion, circulation and detoxification. Water keeps the kidneys functioning, it moisturises the skin, and it maintains bowel functions. It is important to replace the fluids that are lost daily; fluids are necessary for keeping the body functioning and for maintaining general health and well-being.

With so many people starting a small business from home these days, it is important that you have all the right information to ensure that your business is a success. For those considering using their personal cars, there are a number of points to consider before making this decision, including insurance and mileage as well as whether it is worth investing in a separate car for your business use. You must also decide between a new car or a used car.

Nobody can predict the future. Sadly we only have the power of hindsight, not foresight. Although we can’t see into the future, we can safeguard it. Critical illness cover is a type of life insurance. Either monthly or annually you pay money into a critical illness insurance pot, if you are diagnosed with a critical illness such as breast cancer during the term of cover, your insurer will pay out a lump sum to help cover costs of childcare, lost income and even treatment costs.