A Mothers Survival Guide to Shopping for a Formal Dress …

  Around about this time each year, many girls begin the search for their formal dress. It can be a fun time but it can also be incredibly stressful. I’ve been through it twice now and I can happily report that I survived both times, so here are a few tips to help you if you’re about to hit the shops:   Lay some ground rules … remind your daughter that your opinions may vary. Ask her to respect yours but remember you must do the same in return.   Set a budget … a School Formal can be a very expensive night … there’s shoes, … read more

8 Simple Tips to Help your Teens Organise their Makeup and Skincare …

  Ask any mother of a teenage girl if their daughter manages to keep their makeup and skincare tidy and well organised and, in most cases, you’ll be greeted with a sigh of resignation or, in severe cases, a wide-eyed look of near hysteria.   I know because I’m the mum of three girls and this has always been one area that we’ve struggled with. My girls (like most) love makeup and they all have huge collections that never seem to stay organised. The girls always seem to be in a hurry, with their makeup applied at the last minute and then tossed aside in a … read more