Owning a pet is a big responsibility so you may be hesitant about getting a dog initially. However, that doesn’t mean you should overlook this task and assume a furry friend isn’t for you. There are four excellent reasons to get a dog that you should consider and know about before making a decision. While…
Author: Lucinda Fowkes
Taking The Stress Out Of Being A First-Time Pet Owner
You’ve recently expanded the family with a new four-legged friend and, naturally, you want to ensure that you take the best care of them possible. However, if you’ve never owned a pet before, it might feel a little bit intimidating. Here, we’re going to look at the vital elements of being a first-time pet owner,…
6 Advantages of Having a Dog in the Family
Welcoming a new dog into your family is a big decision that should be carefully considered. Depending on your current circumstances you may need to wait a while before getting a dog, simply because they are a lot of responsibility to take on. However, there are so many rewarding aspects to having a dog that…
Tips To Look After Your Garden During The Winter
The winter time is when you often spend less time in the garden – unless you’ve got the luxury of a firepit and many layers to keep warm! Looking after your garden though is still important and something you want to stay on top of. With that being said, if you want to make sure…
5 things to consider before getting a dog
The decision to add a dog to your family is a big one, and one that should be thought about really carefully. There are plenty of things to consider before getting a dog but here are 5 really important things to think about: 1.Breed of dog Doing research into the breed of dog you might…
How to help children have responsibility with a new pet
I’ve been through this three times now. First a lab mix when my oldest was six, then a rescue terrier when the twins turned eight. Every single time, I thought I had the system figured out. Every single time, I was wrong about something. Here’s what actually works — not the Pinterest charts that fall…
Things to think about before getting a kitten
I’ve been a fashion editor for twelve years. I own a Balenciaga Le Cagole that cost more than my first car, a rack of vintage silk blouses I treat like museum pieces, and a three-year-old rescue cat named Miso who has, on separate occasions, vomited on all three. If you’re reading this because you’re considering…
The Problems That Crop Up In All Homes Eventually
Most people assume a new home means years of trouble-free living. That assumption costs homeowners roughly $6,000 per year in surprise repairs, according to a 2026 HomeAdvisor survey. The reality is simpler: every home, regardless of age or price, develops the same core problems over time. The difference between a $200 fix and a $5,000…
3 Outdoor Risks To Protect Your Child From
Most parents think they know the big three outdoor risks: sunburn, bug bites, and scraped knees. They buy a bottle of SPF 50, grab some bug spray, and call it done. That mindset misses the real dangers. The ones that don’t scream at you from a parenting blog headline. The ones that creep in quietly,…
Common Winter Disasters to Watch Out for at Home
It’s 6:00 AM on a Tuesday in January. You walk downstairs and your feet land in an inch of water. The pipe behind your kitchen wall split at 3 AM. The drywall is sagging. The hardwood floor is buckling. Your first thought isn’t “What a beautiful winter morning.” It’s “Is this covered?” I’ve analyzed over…










