Family Wellness Mama

Is it me or is everybody reproducing? It feels like everywhere I look my friends, family and workmates are either pregnant or have recently given birth. Now I'm not usually the type to succumb to peer pressure but, I am feeling a wee bit broody and this madness needs to stop! I absolutely love being a mum and every day with the little man is magical and fun. But, being a mum of one means I always have a free hand! Recently there's been a little voice in my head that just won't quit "It's just one more," or "look how cute they are," my treacherous mind tells me. To help me to stay strong and ignore my broody self, at least for another decade, I've made a little list of some of the reasons I love being a mum of one. I always have change in my purse: Sure it's only a little bit of change but I have noticed an increase in financial freedom since the little man started school and I don't want to go back to the nursery fees hell....

The cat had grown rather fond of a cardboard box which had been lying about the place. Today the little man and I gave it a ten minute makeover! What do you think?

Today the government's new child benefits criteria came into effect. Apparently it will stop high earning families from claiming benefits. The government  guidelines  say that families with one parent earning over £50,000 a year will be affected by the change. I agree with idea, people shouldn't receive benefits unless there is  a genuine need for support. However, I don't think the criteria is very clear or fair. Especially when you consider that two parents earning £49,000, respectively, would still be fine and dandy to receive all of their child benefits.  But, a family with one breadwinner earning £51,000 would not be so lucky. Where's the sense in that? While we're on the subject of senseless actions. The government has also unveiled plans to change the housing benefits system. Under new rules , which come in to effect in April, People on housing benefits will be penalised if their home is considered too big. the government do...